Posts Tagged as ‘Portsmouth's Working Waterfront’

May 6, 2013

The Harbour Feature in Portsmouth

Over the years I’ve enjoyed trying new things with photography, as technology now provides an incredible amount of opportunities to refine the raw product of a photo.  Lately I find myself more drawn to the cleaner look and feel of the natural environments in an image, partly due to the colors and tones in the sky at sunset and the appearance of water.

In this particular shot, the Harbour Feature is docked at the State Pier after colliding with the Sarah Long Bridge.  In just a few more weeks, the bridge should be operational following millions in repairs.

April 30, 2013

A Timeless Scene at The Fish Pier

Another image from the familiar scene at Portsmouth’s Commercial Fish Pier in the South End.  Looming in the background is the North Church and to the far left you can spot The Music Hall’s theater roofline.  I decided to take a more classic approach to this scene, as I imagine it hasn’t changed much in the past few decades.

April 26, 2013

The Fish Pier

 

This is another of my favorite waterfront destinations in Portsmouth – the commercial fish pier.  Portsmouth’s parks and incredible access to the waterfront are one of my favorite parts of this season, when the sun sets later and the temperatures are inviting enough to enjoy a walk late in the day without bundling up too much.

April 22, 2013

Towers | The New Memorial Bridge

Construction continues at a fast pace on the new Memorial Bridge.  Both towers now stand equally tall, with the current work focused on completing the electrical and mechanical aspects of the construction. In a few months, you’ll likely be walking or driving over the new streamlined structure noticing its many details.

One thing I’ve noticed so far is that the bridge takes on an entirely different look depending on the angle and position you’re looking at it from.  Sometimes I love the appeal of the new structure, and sometimes I truly miss the elegant and curved lines of the old bridge.

 

April 8, 2013

The Decks | Martingale Wharf

Nearly anyone who has ever spent time in the seacoast will agree that The Decks are one of Portsmouth’s unique attributes, with waterfront dining available to enjoy the view of a working waterfront.  It just so happens that the decks all have a gorgeous view towards the west, which typically has a magnificent view of sunset as the clouds & sky get interesting when the weather warms up.

This shot was taken from the deck of the Martingale Wharf, which was a bit quiet due to the temperature not climbing out of the 40s/50s quite yet – but in a month’s time, all the decks will be flooded with patrons from near and far. Despite the temp – we still enjoyed a quick afternoon snack/beer while we watched the sunset.

April 3, 2013

Waterfront Vista | From Kittery

A vista of downtown Portsmouth and its historic Ceres Street and Bow Street waterfronts.  The dark and ominous sky made for a moody scene – but didn’t keep a few rays of sunlight from reaching through.

 

April 2, 2013

The Middle Bridge

I happened to be in Maine last week, so I decided to stop and check out the view of Portsmouth from a familiar old spot.  While I always love the view towards Portsmouth’s waterfront and the North Church, I decided to shoot something I hadn’t before – the Middle Bridge itself.  With yesterday’s freighter accident with the Harbour Feature coming loose and striking the bridge (as shown below), I’m not so sure I’ll have the opportunity to get back there for this shot anytime soon. I have a never ending appreciation for engineering and our man made structures, and there’s a simple elegance to the bridge and rail pattern beneath the street decking.