I’ve always loved the historic character of the Sheafe Warehouse and its cedar shake siding.  This little sea gull apparently felt the same way – enjoying the waterfront view from the top of the old building.

I love how the tree winds around in the frame with its long trunk and wizened branches above.  With Prescott Park’s waterfront location – I don’t always take the extra few seconds to look around and enjoy the other things it has to offer like its gardens or these beautiful trees.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a huge part of the seacoast economy.  The place employs an incredible amount of people with an equally impressive payroll that pumps money back into the local economy.  From across the Piscataqua, the Shipyard looks like a calm and empty destination. I love the industrial look and feel of the shipyard’s waterfront from Prescott Park, a study in contrast where people are free to enjoy walking around the grassy waterfront land.

I’m always writing about why I feature a certain image, or about the story behind it.  I thought today I’d start to try something new – what do you like about this image?  Is it a connection to the place, the view, the weather?  I’d be curious to hear what you might write if you were putting together today’s post with the above image from Prescott Park – featuring the public docks.

The Oracle House is one of the beautifully maintained historic homes that lines Marcy Street on the border of Prescott Park in Portsmouth.

Something about the little round granite posts along Prescott Park on Marcy Street drew me in…with the wet stonework in the foreground and the barrier set by the posts, the rhythm of the old homes on the street beyond looked very cool. I love the two old houses that flank the end of Court Street, with the Oracle House (orange home on left) recently being sold. It’s a beautifully maintained old gem…and its neighbor on the opposing side of the street looks to be getting a cleanup too.

The little section of Prescott Park where the fountains are hidden is full of vibrant flowers and wizened trees.  Each of these trees has a ridiculous amount of personality, and everytime I walk through this little nook near the waterfront I find myself checking out something new.  It’s nice to still have so much color and the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, before winter starts to take hold on the seacoast.