Tag: Grass

In the Yard

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In this shot of Strawbery Banke, the grass finally makes its return after the snow melts away for the season.  I’ll never say never, so we may see more snow before the season’s out…but it would take quite a storm to cover the ground for a prolonged period again.  This little patch of grass is a welcome to spring for all those folks out there who need a bit of hope to get us through to warmer days.

I chose this spot for a few reasons, I loved the open grassy patch as well as the old clapboards on the opposing houses along with their competing windows.  The chairs on the wall at left add a nice human element, but also a sense of calm to the scene.

The Chair | Strawbery Banke

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The historic part of town known as Strawbery Banke, or formerly known as Puddle Dock, is chock full of historic homes and vibrant colors.  I had the great fortune to enjoy a stroll with fellow photographers Brian Matiash and Doug Levy around town, and we spent some time meandering through the gardens and old homes….more time than I’d spent in the area in a while.

It was refreshing to see things a bit differently and take the time to enjoy my surroundings – rather than trying to rush to the perfect spot to catch a sunset.  Sometimes it’s important to slow down and enjoy the things around you – and in this case, the gorgeous light on all of the buildings and grounds that we’re lucky to have so close to our downtown.

Strawbery Banke | Portsmouth, NH

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Strawbery Banke is one of the most interesting parts of Portsmouth to visit.  The restored houses are fascinating, particularly in places where they’ve left some of the walls open to see the layers, and how they used to insulate, etc.  The old school carpentry blows the mind, when you think about the old craftsmanship that used to go into building a house before the days of home depot and mass production.  This pic gives a flavor of the old south end village as it used to sit on the land…the grassy area used to be water.

Full size here:  FLICKR

Strawbery Banke | Portsmouth, NH

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Strawbery Banke is one of the most interesting parts of Portsmouth to visit.  The restored houses are fascinating, particularly in places where they’ve left some of the walls open to see the layers, and how they used to insulate, etc.  The old school carpentry blows the mind, when you think about the old craftsmanship that used to go into building a house before the days of home depot and mass production.  This pic gives a flavor of the old south end village as it used to sit on the land…the grassy area used to be water.

Full size here:  FLICKR