Inspiring Photo: Portland Love Locks #14239711

Portland Love Locks

Uploaded: November 05, 2013 18:25:10 | Entered: December 04, 2015 22:20:39

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Canon EF24-105mmL, F10, 1/200, ISO500
Padlocks bearing messages of love began appearing on a Portland, Maine Commercial Street fence in early 2013 and a seed was planted in the name of love. Tradition calls for throwing the key into a nearby body of water or over a cliff. The practice appears to have started in Europe.

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Carol L. Fowler November 05, 2013

Well, this is pretty unique- and very colorful to boot! A great idea that I can see overwhelming the fence in no time at all! #1551462

Ray November 05, 2013

A fantastic find - captured to perfection! Wonderful work, Terry! #10891922

Katherine Kuhn November 05, 2013

I second Ray -- what an amazing find, Terry! I love all the colors & textures & the harbor behind. A gem! #10891941

Ellen Hodges November 05, 2013

Very cool capture and find, Terry! Hope you and your hubby put one up there, too!!! #10891948

Kathy Salerni November 05, 2013

I am so glad you posted this, Terry! I have heard about the fence/padlock but never saw it! Beautiful capture! #10891965

Nadia Paul November 05, 2013

A great find Terry - beautifully captured! #10892000

Guy D. Biechele November 05, 2013

Fascinating image! Well seen and shot, Terry. #10892016

Patrick Rouzes November 05, 2013

Your detail, clarity, lighting & focus are exceptional, Terry. Lots to admire here, my friend.Love it.

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Jill Odice November 06, 2013

I saw this same thing in a movie made in Paris , maybe that's where they got the idea! Very colorful and cool! #10892077

Barbara Waldoch November 06, 2013

Wonderful shot, Terry! #10892083

Tiia Vissak November 06, 2013

a cool find! #10892089

Tammy M. Anderson November 06, 2013

Interesting concept indeed. Excellent find and capture, Terry. #10892108

Colette M. Metcalf November 06, 2013

Oh wow! Absolutely love this Terry!!! #10892159

Ken Smith November 06, 2013

Very cool comp, Terry. I like it!! #10892191

Leslie McLain November 06, 2013

Terrific capture, find, and perspective, Terry. #10892219

Stephen Zacker November 06, 2013

Awesome job on this.. really like your dof #10892262

John Connolly November 06, 2013

A wonderful find and capture Terry! This practice is also starting to catch on in Australia! #10892449

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 06, 2013

How interesting, great find Terry!

jo ann c. #10892483

Nancy L. Green November 06, 2013

VERY interesting Terry, a WONDERFUL find and capture!!! <>< #10892529

Ermanno Radice November 06, 2013

Wonderful capture, excellent composition!
Also in Italy we use to do this! #10892543

Julianne Bradford November 06, 2013

Great capture, find and tradition Terry! #10892554

frank w. degenhardt November 06, 2013

What a wonderful idea this is and I love the whole thought behind it. The throwing of the key ensures a lock on love. Not only that but it makes for a beautiful and unique picture. Fantastic find, story, and picture. Beautifully done Terr. #10892559

Thomas E. Hinds November 06, 2013

What a great find and capture, Terry! #10892617

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas November 06, 2013

Great find and capture Terry!,
Amalia #10892635

Douglas Pignet November 07, 2013

kewl find and capture #10892850

Liz blahh November 07, 2013

Love it, wonderful find and capture! #10892980

Lindley Johnson November 07, 2013

You captured this scene beautifully, Terry! I saw this when I was in Paris. #10893007

Emile Abbott November 07, 2013

Unique concept but a great on. Thanks for sharing Terry. #10893276

Laura E. Swan November 07, 2013

This is so special, Terry. :) Thank you for telling us the story and naturally your technical's are perfect!! :D

-Laura :) #10893541

Claudia Kuhn November 09, 2013

Wow, what a great find, nd interesting beginning to this new seaside tradition. #10894846

Jeffrey R. Bange November 12, 2013

Absolutely love it Terry, I'll have to look for it next year, where a bouts in Portland is it. #10897457

Don Christiana November 13, 2013

What a creative idea and creative image. Terry, wonderful details and colors, you truly captured the moment. #10897818

Cindy Bendush November 15, 2013

Great find and story Terry! #10899239

Wm Nosal November 15, 2013

How Cool Is This!
Great Capture Terry! #10899650

Deborah C. Lewinson December 31, 2013

Wonderful finalist, Terry!

Congrats!
Debby #10933251

Wm Nosal January 01, 2014

Congratulations Terry! #10933420

Laura E. Swan January 01, 2014

What a great way to Start The Year!

And CONGRATULATIONS!! :)
-Laura :D #10934112

Thomas E. Hinds January 01, 2014

Congratulations, Terry, on this fine Finalist! #10934297

Jeffrey R. Bange January 01, 2014

Congratulations Terry on your well deserved finalist photo and wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year. #10934498

Ray January 01, 2014

Congratulations on your outstanding Finalist, Terry! All the best of health and happiness in 2014. #10934625

Guy D. Biechele January 01, 2014

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Terry. Best wishes for the New Year! #10934635

Robert R. Goodman January 04, 2014

Hi Terry,Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10937389

Merna L. Nobile January 14, 2014

I recently opened my e-mail and found an announcement from Better Photo that the month of November award winners were basking in the glory of finding their name beside their beautiful entry. CONGRATULATIONS!
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