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Maine Pictures

These Maine pictures depict the many sides of Maine, from coast to mountains and forests. If you have never been to Maine, these pictures provide a preview of what you will see on your visit. If you love Maine, they will remind you of why New England's largest and northernmost state has such a loyal following.

Artist's Covered Bridge

The Sunday River Covered Bridge in Newry, Maine, is known as Artist's Bridge because it is the most painted and photographed covered bridge in Maine. Enjoy these photos of this scenic covered bridge.

Photo Gallery: Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude

Pictures from the Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude, and annual event held each December in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Atlantic Gold

This golden image was taken in Jonesport, Maine. Submitted by Tom O'Donnell.

Autumn Interstate

Photo of fall foliage along I-95 north of Portland, Maine, submitted by Gail Ouimet to the New England fall photo gallery.

Autumn Reflections

This fall foliage picture submitted by Daniel Neff shows colorful leaves reflecting in a small pond in Hinckley, Maine.

Canola Fields in Northern Maine

This stunning canola field photo was taken by Donna Brandelli in the area of Chapman and Presque Isle, Maine.

Double Top

This photo of Double Top Peak in Maine's Baxter State Park was submitted by Robbie Bailer.

Fall Farm

This picture of a farm in the fall was taken in Springfield, Maine. Submitted by Faith.

Fall Lookout

This fall foliage picture, taken by Faith in Bangor, Maine, shows the view looking out over the Kenduskeag Stream.

Field of Lupines

This picture by Belinda Ischy shows a field of wild lupine flowers in Portland, Maine.

Glistening Maine Winter Snow

This photo of sparkling snow on an evergreen bough was taken at The Cozy Moose on Moosehead Lake in Maine by Heather Davis.

Katahdin at Sunset

This photograph of Mt. Katahdin in Maine's Baxter State Park was taken at sunset by Robbie Bailer.

Knife's Edge

This photo by Robbie Bailer is of the Knife's Edge trail on Mt. Katahdin in Maine's Baxter State Park.

A Maine Coast Winter Scene

This photo of Cape Porpoise, Maine, with a coat of snow, was submitted by Jennifer Breshears.

Maine Lighthouse

This photo was taken in Maine of one of the state's picturesque lighthouses. Submitted by Nickole Stolpp.

Maine Sunset

This Maine sunset picture was taken by Tom Bissonnette on January 1, 1995 at the Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as Nubble Light, in York, Maine.

Megunticook Lake from Maiden Cliff

This picture by Brad Blake shows the view over Megunticook Lake from Maiden Cliff in Maine's Camden Hills State Park.

Mt. Katahdin

This picture of Mt. Katahdin in Maine's Baxter State Park was submitted by Erik Hischmann.

Nubble Lighthouse in the Summer

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.

Nubble Lighthouse in the Winter

A photo of the Cape Neddick Nubble Light in Maine with winter snow and holiday decorations. Submitted by Nancie.

Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in the Snow

Snow blankets the grounds surrounding the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in this Maine winter photo by Belinda Ischy.

Penobscot Bay

This picture taken from Deer Isle, Maine, shows Penobscot Bay after a storm. Submitted by Christopher Zurcher.

Popham Beach and Seguin Island

Brad Blake took this photo of Popham Beach and Seguin Island from Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, Maine.

Portland Head Light

This dramatic photo by Terry Rose is of Portland Head Light in Portland, Maine.

Portland Head Lighthouse

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.

Sailboat on Lake Pemaquid

This picture of a sailboat by a dock was taken at Lake Pemaquid Camping's marina dock in Damariscotta, Maine. Submitted by Matthew Lyons.

Sand Beach in Autumn

This autumn photo was taken by Shoshana Geller in 2006 at Sand Beach in Maine's Acadia National Park.

Smalls Falls

This image of a waterfall near Rangeley, Maine, was submitted by Daniel Neff.

Snowy Summit

This winter photo was taken by Peter Spatt at the summit of Maine's Mount Katahdin on February 26, 2006.

Somes Sound

This photo was taken in Somesville, Maine, a small village at the north end of Somes Sound, the only fjord on America's East Coast. Submitted by Belinda Ischy.

Somes Sound Fjord

Although it is not a true fjord, Somes Sound is a unique coastal embayment on the southern shore of Maine's Mt. Desert Island. This photo was taken from Sargent Drive by Kathleen L. Gerdes.

Somes Sound in the Fall

This fall photo was taken in Somesville, Maine, a small village at the north end of Somes Sound. Photographer Belinda Ischy says, "The colors were vibrant, and the sun was shining through the leaves."

A Spectrum of Colors

This fall foliage picture by Lucy Samii-Syed captures a beautiful autumn afternoon at Lily Bay State Park in Greenville, Maine.

Thurston's Lobster Pound

Photographer Kim Misra shares a classic Maine coastal picture.

Tumbledown in Winter

This photo of Tumbledown Mountain in the winter was taken in Weld, Maine, by John Pierce.

View from Sugarloaf USA

This photo by Brad Blake shows the view toward Mt. Washington from the top of Sugarloaf USA in Maine.

Winter at Katahdin

These two photos of winter at Maine's Mt. Katahdin will have you shivering. They were taken shortly after Christmas 2000 by Seth Strait.

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