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Benjamin Williamson
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Benjamin Williamson is the staff photographer and photo coordinator at Down East.
Photography

The Fading Americana of Down East Maine

In the easternmost counties in the country, fragments of a nostalgic American aesthetic linger along the byways and back roads.
Ben’s Picks: 17 of the Best Maine Photos of 2021
Photography

Ben’s Picks: 20 of 2021’s Best Maine Landscape and Wildlife Photos

Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson's favorite shots of the year.
Photography

The Winter Barns of Aroostook County

When snow blankets a rolling field in far northern Maine, a weathered barn is the locus of the landscape.
Dean Bugaj, Neowise and auroras at Grafton Notch
Photography

Ben’s Picks: 30+ WOW Photos of Comet NEOWISE

From photographers across the state, 34 spectacular shots of our recent celestial visitor.
Photography

Ben’s Picks: The Best Maine Photos of 2019

Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson's favorite shots of the year.
Super Blue Blood Moon at Nubble Light
Ben's Picks

Super Blue Blood Moon

One of my favorite photos from the Super Blue Blood Moon has to be this beauty from Charles Cormier. He...
Pemaquid Lightning, photographed by Jack Boak
Photography

DE’s Picks: Our Favorite Maine Photos

Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson highlights some of his favorite shots from around the state.
Photography

Maine’s Abandoned Military Forts:
A Photo Tour

From colonial outposts to midcentury batteries, Maine’s former military forts are bastions of history and marvels of engineering. Photographer Benjamin Williamson captures their splendors, grand and subtle.
Photography

Ben’s Picks: 10 of the Best Maine Photos of 2020

Down East staff photographer Benjamin Williamson's favorite shots of the year.
Brunswick, Maine
Our Towns

Best Places to Live in Maine: Brunswick

The college town is just the right size for staff photographer Benjamin Williamson and his family.
Whaleback-Lighthouse-by-Jon-Secord
Photography

Ben’s Picks: March Nor’easter

The high surf from our latest Nor'Easter storm was a truly special event for Maine’s photographers. It was so exciting to see all of the amazing photos coming in during and after the storm. Check out these 23 amazing shots!

Doubling Point Lighthouse

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