Tag Archives: Waterfront
The Spiral Stairs of Poco’s
As the Poco’s deck continues to undergo its makeover, the old spiral fire escape on the back of the building remains unchanged. Below is a broader shot of the decks in warmer times with the spiral stairs visible to the … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Restaurants, Winter
POST #200 | The Waterfront
Today’s post marks 200 posts and nearly 17,500 visits here at The Daily Portsmouth!! Many thanks to all those who have visited and those who continue to visit, I truly appreciate everyone’s comments and feedback. I’m always out looking for … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront
Tugboats Under a Full Moon
Portsmouth’s waterfront under a full moon on November 2nd, 2009. The full moon was joined by some clouds, an orange glow on the waterfront, and very cold air (and I wasn’t wearing a proper jacket – so I retreated … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront
Portsmouth Rooftops & The Missing (Poco’s) Deck
Today’s double feature includes some Portsmouth rooftops (& an awful lot of chimneys from the vantage point of the High/Hanover Street Parking Garage) and the case of the missing deck. If you are like me and don’t (yet) have a … Continue reading
The Water Side of Bow Street at Dusk | Portsmouth, NH
It’s always interesting to watch the interior lights of buildings overtake the sun’s light as evening falls. This shot from the Memorial Bridge captures the waterfront of the Bow Street buildings downtown.
Tugboats & A Glassy River
Yet another take on the Moran Towing tugboats on the Portsmouth waterfront. I liked the glassy reflections in this shot taken in the evening light. Also updated the header today with a crop from this shot – a wider feel … Continue reading
Filed under Fall, New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront
Prescott Park Fountain By Day | By Night
The fountain in Prescott Park with the spear fisherman is an often overlooked feature in the city’s park by the water (see update below for some history on the fountain’s origin). The view of the Naval Shipyard across the river … Continue reading
Clouds & Reflections
Another sunset shot, another one of Portsmouth’s often photographed waterfront vistas. The steeple/clock of the former Children’s Museum of Portsmouth is visible in the cloudy skyline. Shot from the bridge to Peirce Island from Prescott Park. Treat yourself to an … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Streets of the South End, Sunset
A Certain Softness
You might recognize this vista of Tugboats and the Memorial Bridge from the site’s new header. I thought it fitting to feature it as a standalone post in honor of the fast approaching fall season before the decks close in … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Summer
Ocean Leader | The Leaning Giant
Another freighter arrived in Portsmouth today and is unloading sand onto the Granite State Minerals terminal on the waterfront. The Leaning Giant (as I decided to name it) is named Ocean Leader. I thought Leaning Giant was appropriate – since … Continue reading
Filed under New Hampshire, Portsmouth, Portsmouth's Working Waterfront, Summer, Sunset
