New England's lovely lighthouses are popular coastal attractions and favorites with photographers. See some of these historic beacons in this collection of New England lighthouse pictures.
This winter photo is of Chatham Lighthouse in Chatham, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. Photographer Christopher Seufert says, "The Chatham Lighthouse kept turning through the 2006 Nor'easter, and the Coast Guard kept the snow blowers working double-time."
This picture shows Gay Head Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard. Photographer Belinda Ischy says, "I took this shot from a a boat so I could capture all the colors in the clay."
This sunset photo is of the Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts, by Belinda Ischy.
This photo was taken in Maine of one of the state's picturesque lighthouses. Submitted by Nickole Stolpp.
The Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as Nubble Light, is one of Maine's most photographed. Here are some pictures of Nubble Light taken by your About Guide, Kim Knox Beckius.
The Cape Neddick or "Nubble" Lighthouse in York, Maine, is one of the most photographed lighthouses along the Maine coast. Submitted by Nancie Martin of Nancie's Photography.
A photo of the Cape Neddick Nubble Light in Maine with winter snow and holiday decorations. Submitted by Nancie.
This photo of Nobska Light, the 1876 lighthouse at Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, was submitted by Lisa Daley.
This photo of autumn on Cape Cod was taken at Chatham Lighthouse Beach. Submitted by Christopher Seufert.
Snow blankets the grounds surrounding the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in this Maine winter photo by Belinda Ischy.
This dramatic photo by Terry Rose is of Portland Head Light in Portland, Maine.
Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth is the oldest of Maine's lighthouses; it dates to 1791. This picture of the historic light was submitted by Tom O'Donnell.
Gail Behrik shares this photo of Race Point Lighthouse, located in Provincetown at the northern tip of Cape Cod.
West Quoddy Head Light is located in Lubec, Maine, on the easternmost point of land in the United States. This distinctive, candy cane-striped lighthouse is a favorite subject for photographers and an attraction worth visiting if you ever find yourself in Downeast Maine. Until then... enjoy these pictures!
