» Sunset THE DAILY PORTSMOUTH

Entries Tagged as ‘Sunset’

September 1, 2010

In the Blockhouse | Fort McClary

Fort McClary was one of the military’s defensive fortifications (primarily throughout the 19th century) along the Atlantic Coastline, and is located in Kittery Point on the Maine side of the Piscataqua River. The site is gorgeously located at the top of a hill, now overlooking a marina of some sort – creating a serene waterfront view.

I decided to venture up into the cool blockhouse that was built in the 1880s (and has since been renovated) before heading up to Fort Foster for sunset. The blockhouse is pretty awesome, and I stumbled upon this beauty of a scene…with the cannon mounted in the window (and coincidentally aimed directly at a peaceful sailboat). Loved the visit here… and got some beautiful shots that might make an appearance here at The Daily Portsmouth. Thanks for visiting and Happy September!

12 Comments

Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Summer, Sunset

Tags: Canon 5d Mark II, Fort McClary, HDR, Kittery, Maine, Military, New England, New Hampshre, Philip Case Cohen, Piscataqua River, Portsmouth, Sailboat, Waterfront, Zeiss 18mm

August 31, 2010

The Pier at Fort Foster | Kittery, ME

For today’s post we head to the other side of the Piscataqua River. This long and inviting pier is located at Fort Foster in Kittery, ME – which is near the former life saving station in the mouth of the Piscataqua River, close to Whaleback Lighthouse. If you look closely – you can spot Whaleback between the supports of the Pier itself.

I decided to head over to the Maine side of the river for a sunset voyage over the weekend…as it’s one of the few places where you can get a gorgeous sunset over the waterfront on the eastern seaboard (at least on the part that’s within driving distance).

I’ll be featuring several more shots from the evening’s travels – with a good portion coming from the quick hour that I spent wandering around the pier and watching the tide go out as the sun went down. Quite a peaceful evening.

2 Comments

Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Summer, Sunset

Tags: East Coast, Fort Foster, HDR, Kittery, Maine, New England, Philip Case Cohen, Pier, Piscataqua River, Portsmouth, Sunset, Waterfront, Whaleback Lighthouse

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.

August 19, 2010

A Perfect Summer Sunset

I think I’ll let this one speak for itself. After grabbing some dinner at Poco’s on a warm summer evening, I decided to sneak out as the check was coming to see what the sky was doing. It had hints of greatness, but I couldn’t see it because of the canopy…when I got outside, this was a pleasant surprise. Shot from the landing above Harpoon Willy’s on Bow Street.

Believe it or not, this is a single exposure…without much additional editing aside from adding some light into the foreground so you can make out the buildings and the tugboats.

2 Comments

Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Spring, Summer, Sunset

Tags: Bow Street, Clouds, Harpoon Willy's, New England, New Hampshire, Photography, Pocos, Portsmouth, Portsmouth NH Photos, Sky, Summer, Sunset, Tugboats, Waterfront

August 14, 2010

Tree in Bloom | 100 Market

I haven’t had the chance to get out and shoot over the past few nights, so I dug through the archives a bit. I came across this shot, which I took near City Hall and South Mill Pond. I loved the rich sunlight blasting through the newly blossomed trees and the moody shadows cast on the green grass. This is actually just a single exposure, not the typical “bracketed” 3 shot composition I usually feature….but the colors of the tree and the grass were too good in a single shot to mess with too much.

I also want to thank everyone who came by 100 Market Street last night to see the show and all of the great artists and their artwork. I’m honored to be part of the show, and even more happy to be able to share that my photography was awarded the “Best in Show”! Check out some of the shots that local photographer Ron Risman took over at his flickr site here. I hope everyone has a chance to swing by the gallery…head in the revolving door at the corner of Market & Hanover Street and make your way to the 1st floor elevator.

August 6, 2010

Docked in the Fog | Memorial Bridge

I thought this shot was an apt metaphor for the unknown fate of the Memorial Bridge and its potentially damning effects on the growth of downtown Kittery. I’ve always enjoyed seeing the working fleet docked at the flank of the bridge…and the fog rolled in just perfectly this evening after the thunderstorms cleared.

I was able to get a few great shots from a unique opportunity I had thanks to some good friends. This was shot atop the building that the Ale House Inn is in…and they are renting the room with the incredible view for the next couple weeks. Feel free to give them a call if you’re looking to take advantage of a gorgeous view and an evening downtown.