Category Archives: Portsmouth's Signs

Jumpin Jay’s Fish Cafe | Congress Street

I tend to spend more time closer to Market Square, Bow Street and the waterfront, so I decided it was time to head over to Congress Street to see what I might find to shoot. I’ve always been drawn to … Continue reading

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Welcome to Portsmouth (A Self Portrait)

During the cold hour before sunset, I decided to take advantage of being home for the weekend and went for a walk to shoot with the beautiful natural light. Here I was able to capture the new granite sign on … Continue reading

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The Oar House

I went for a quick walk in the cold New Hampshire air after work. The lights of the Martingale Wharf building look beautiful at night shimmering inside the structure and reflecting off the water now that work on the building … Continue reading

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Veterans Day & A Market Street Evening

Today I first wanted to thank and pay respect to those who have served and those who continue to serve our country.  Our Veterans’ contribution to our country is immeasurable and its importance is beyond words. This Veterans Day is … Continue reading

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The Dolphin Striker

The Dolphin Striker is one of the true institutions among Portsmouth restaurants and bars.  This shot captures the walkway as it was a couple weeks back, before the City began its Ceres Street improvement project.  The bricks have since been … Continue reading

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The Rosa | State Street

One of Portsmouth’s signs, with some neon flavor.  The Rosa restaurant located on State Street downtown.

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Ristorante Massimo | Portsmouth, NH

Ristorante Massimo is often discussed by locals and foodies as the best “special occasion” restaurant and most romantic place for dinner.  It’s definitely on my list of places to visit, just waiting for an appropriate occasion. The building is next … Continue reading

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Congress & Pleasant St. | Portsmouth, NH

Night falls fast these days, here the sun disappears behind the Athenaeum and the buildings on Congress Street with a dimly lit lamppost filling out the scene.

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The Ice Cream Cone

Portsmouth’s unique alley behind the tugboats and en route to the Decks is known as Ceres Street, which will soon be getting a facelift courtesy of the City.  Last time I featured Annabelle’s on the site, people commented that they … Continue reading

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75 Congress Street

The intimate details of the Ben Franklin Block building at 75 Congress Street that I hadn’t ever spent the time to notice can be seen above. We’ll add this one to the Portsmouth’s Signs category.

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