This boat heads out into the Atlantic Ocean as evening set in, navigating the Piscataqua river with its massive flood light. As seen from Great Island Common in New Castle.
Tag: Commercial Fishing
The Fleet | Portsmouth's Working Waterfront
If this photo feels a bit warmer to you than the recent snow-laden images, it’s because it was taken on a gorgeously warm summer evening in August. The commercial fish pier looks more like a postcard than a working portion of Portsmouth’s waterfront when it’s sandwiched between the green water and the orange and blue sky at sunset.
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.
Commercial Fishing Vessel & Tall Ship Gallery
At Portsmouth’s Commercial Fish Pier, there are typically a good amount of boats docked – above two are featured with their colorful hulls. I’m fascinated by the equipment on the ships, most of which I have no idea as to its function – but thanks to Deadliest Catch – I feel like I have somewhat of an idea.
On Monday, after the dust settled from the Tall Ships festival – I went for a walk during lunch. I got another chance to see the beautiful ships docked, without the mayhem of the crowds – and I also appreciated how many boats are typically docked at the Pier…it’s typically full of boats, and when the Tall Ships took their place – it became obvious how many & how big the commercial fishing boats are. On Monday I saw a boat coming in to unload at La Cava’s Wharf – blasting some classic rock & enjoying the sun. It’s great to see the working waterfront continue on.
The ships were temporarily on the side of the Fish Pier opposite the Shipyard instead of their usual spot closer to Prescott Park. Check out a small gallery from the Tall Ships festival in 2010 by clicking HERE.
Fishing Fleet | Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH. A city with much character among its old architectural homes, its diverse restaurant offerings, its varied employees/employers/residents, and its working port. Tonight’s post features an HDR image of a few of the commercial fishing vessels docked across from Prescott Park in the Piscataqua River. To my knowledge, these guys are still catching fish – many of which I’m sure will end up either on their tables or on mine/yours at local restaurants.
Full size here: FLICKR
Fishing Fleet | Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH. A city with much character among its old architectural homes, its diverse restaurant offerings, its varied employees/employers/residents, and its working port. Tonight’s post features an HDR image of a few of the commercial fishing vessels docked across from Prescott Park in the Piscataqua River. To my knowledge, these guys are still catching fish – many of which I’m sure will end up either on their tables or on mine/yours at local restaurants.
Full size here: FLICKR
THE DAILY PORTSMOUTH 