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August 26, 2010

Mechanic Ave | Streets of the South End

In another installment of Streets of the South End – Mechanic Avenue is featured…I absolutely love this part of town. Mechanic Ave is located along the waterfront of the back channel in one of Portsmouth’s most picturesque portions of waterfront. This section can somewhat be seen in yesterday’s post, which was taken from the Peirce Island bridge….where you can see the wharfs and the waterfront scene. The Wentworth-Gardner House is the large home featured prominently in the shot – and is one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in the country. You have to click this one to view it LARGE!

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Filed under Historic District, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Streets of the South End, Summer

Tags: Architecture, Georgian, HDR, Historic District, Mechanic Ave, Philip Case Cohen, Photography, Portsmouth, Portsmouth NH Photos, Streets of the South End, Waterfront, Wentworth-Gardner

August 25, 2010

Lobster | South End Waterfront

Seen from the Peirce Island Bridge, this waterfront vista of Portsmouth’s historic South End should be a familiar sight. It’s one of the area’s most photographed vistas, usually from directly across the river on Peirce Island – highlighting the docks, piers and colorful homes that line the streets of the waterfront. I just love this old structure sitting on the waterfront – and the fact that the moon is rising in the upper left corner, and that you can catch the South Ward Meetinghouse clocktower in the upper right corner.

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Tags: HDR, Historic District, New England, New Hampshire, Philip Case Cohen, Portsmouth, South End, South Ward Meetinghouse, Streets of the South End, Summer, Sunset, Waterfront

August 12, 2010

Morning Light from Peirce Island

This weekend had some gorgeous photographic opportunities, and thanks to some encouragement from Chris Lazzery for an early wake up – we headed over to Peirce Island to see what we might find. There were all sorts of surprises for what was supposed to be a cloudless morning….from the pink clouds above the shipyard, to some gorgeous saturated orange sunlight that you see in this shot….and then, all of a sudden (as if a lightswitch was hit), the light became completely muted and lost its early glow. It actually made for some awesome shots…and Chris snapped one of my favorite shots I’ve ever seen from the Boat Launch.

Featured in the shot is The Chandler’s Loft – which is open VERY early…and located on Pickering Ave at the former Pickering Marina. You can stop in to grab your bait, tackle, coffee…you get the idea. I’ll have to stop in for coffee soon – I wish them the best in the new endeavor!

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Tags: 5d Mark II, Boat Launch, Boat Ramp, Laz, New England, New Hampshire, Peirce Island, Philip Case Cohen, Photography, Portsmouth, Portsmouth NH Photos, South End, Summer, Sunrise, The Chandler's Loft

August 4, 2010

The Chair | Strawbery Banke

The historic part of town known as Strawbery Banke, or formerly known as Puddle Dock, is chock full of historic homes and vibrant colors. I had the great fortune to enjoy a stroll with fellow photographers Brian Matiash and Doug Levy around town, and we spent some time meandering through the gardens and old homes….more time than I’d spent in the area in a while.

It was refreshing to see things a bit differently and take the time to enjoy my surroundings – rather than trying to rush to the perfect spot to catch a sunset. Sometimes it’s important to slow down and enjoy the things around you – and in this case, the gorgeous light on all of the buildings and grounds that we’re lucky to have so close to our downtown.

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Filed under Historic District, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Streets of the South End, Summer, Sunset

Tags: Chair, Grass, HDR, Historic District, New England, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Puddle Dock, Strawbery Banke, Summer, Sunset, Trellis

June 22, 2010

Springtime at Strawbery Banke

It has been a busy spring/summer for Strawbery Banke, I’m sure, with the visit of the Tall Ships over Memorial Day weekend and all of the in-season tourists and visitors that make their way into Portsmouth. I snapped a few shots of this colorful evening on the grounds of Puddle Dock in the midst of the historic buildings.

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Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Spring, Streets of the South End

Tags: HDR, New England, New Hampshire, Philip Case Cohen, Photography, photos, Portsmouth, Portsmouth NH Photos, South End, Strawbery Banke

June 7, 2010

Inside the Wentworth-Gardner House

A few months back I did an interior shoot for the Wentworth-Gardner House located in Portsmouth’s South End. The home will be opening soon (June 14th – see hours HERE). One of the neat features of the Georgian-style home was this mural painted on one of the interior walls. The sea-colors of the deep blues and stormy purples make for a nice scene, and I thought the door within a door along with the various light sources made for a unique shot. You’ll have to stop in and check it out sometime this summer.

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Filed under Historic District, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Streets of the South End, The Doors of Portsmouth

Tags: Architecture, HDR, Historic Homes, New England, New Hampshire, Philip Case Cohen, Portsmouth, Portsmouth NH Photos, South End, Wentworth-Gardner House