OLD ORCHARD BEACH — Photographer Douglas Curtis has a sharp focus on Old Orchard Beach.
Originally from Connecticut, Curtis moved to Old Orchard Beach about five years ago. He has fallen in love with the seashore community and now understands the draw the beach has to many people.
“I can’t imagine not seeing the ocean every day,” he said.
He loves the beginning of the summer season, when you can feel electricity in the air and begin to smell the food from the restaurants downtown; summers when friends and families gather in town to make memories, and the quiet winters, Curtis said.
He photographs the beach year-round, capturing its beauty and magic during clear skies, fog, sea smoke, low tides and roaring waves.
Curtis especially loves to capture sunrises on the beach, and has shot them in various locations from The Pier to Pine Point.
“Every sunrise is different,” he said.
Curtis describes himself as a self-trained photographer, and began his journey just over a year ago. He said he purchased a camera after doing some research online, but didn’t take the camera out of the box for two weeks.
He’s always appreciated the beauty of nature,Curtis said, and credits Old Orchard Beach with its beautiful landscape and friendly people for inspiring him to pursue photography.
“It’s an addiction and it’s very good therapy. It really teaches you to believe in yourself,” said Curtis. “Because of Old Orchard Beach, I gave myself a chance and I’m really glad I did.”
Curtis has gathered a following on Facebook, where he regularly posts his new pieces of work.
He said he is excited to be participating in his first art show.
Curtis has been selected for the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Art in the Park art show, according to Old Orchard Chamber Executive Director Kim Verreault. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park on First Street.
The show will feature a variety of art, including photography, jewelry, pottery and unique Maine-made art, said Verreault. Admission to the show is free.
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