An old take on a familiar scene.

Prescott Park is a beautiful waterfront park that changes throughout the year as the trees bloom, as plays come and go from the main stage by the water, as the richly colored gardens take shape in the spring, and particularly this year as the Memorial Bridge gets deconstructed.  The park has been one of my favorite places to go and enjoy the salt air of the river and to think over the years.

Today’s post features a profile of a member of Portsmouth’s commercial fishing fleet, Eastern Star.  Docked after a snowstorm, the ship looks ready to head out for a day’s catch amidst a perfect New England scene.

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.