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"Piling Up"
Portsmouth, NH
Prescott Park
Wind, Waves & Whaleback
Whaleback Lighthouse, which stands at the entrance to the Piscataqua River leading to Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth, NH. As sometimes happens on the New England Coast, a Nor'Easter's fury pummels Whaleback Light with its wind and resulting waves.
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"Lost Buoy"
Four Tree Island on the Piscataqua River, Portsmouth Harbor
Portsmouth, NH
"Day's End"
This is a view of the Commercial Fishing Wharf on Pierce Island in Portsmouth, NH. In the background are portions of Portsmouth's South End and Prescott Park. The American flag to the right is set at half-staff
in honor of the 129 souls lost aboard the USS Thresher(SSN593) during her sea trials off the Massachusetts coast on April 10, 1963, and recognizes the 50th anniversary of that tragic event.
Low Tide
Fort Foster
Gerrish Island
Kittery Point, Me
Low Tide Too
Fort Foster
Gerrish Island
Kittery Point, Me
El Galeon
This ship, berthed in St Augustine, Fl, is a replica of one of the ships sailed by
Ferdinand Magellan during his circumnavigation of the earth.
Island Study
A heavy mist had begun to dissipate unveiling this island in New Castle, NH. Its fall colors appeared that much more vibrant given the combination of even lighting and the moisture in the air.
October Sunset
Dramatic wouldn't begin to describe the unusual and breathtaking cloud patterns and sunsets we've been treated to of late-Fall 2013.
South End Serenity
Referred to as the South End, this is one of Portsmouth, New Hampshire's
historic districts.
"On the Waterfront"
The Portsmouth, NH waterfront, awash in early morning sunlight.
Commercial Wharf
This is the commercial fishing wharf on Pierce Island in Portsmouth, NH.
The North Church's steeple appears in the background and identifies the heart of the downtown area.
View Towards Portsmouth Harbor
Four Tree Island to the right, the Pierce Island Commercial Fishing Wharf to the left and between and beyond are the New Memorial Bridge, the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge and the Piscataqua River High Rise Bridge.
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Limited Visibility
Veiled in an increasingly dense fog, Portsmouth Harbor Light is barely visible to seamen as they make their way in and out of Portsmouth Harbor, NH.
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Portsmouth, NH Downtown Waterfront
From left to center is the Bow Street Waterfront. From center to right is the Market Street Waterfront. Market Street leads into Market Square in downtown Portsmouth from Interstate 95.
Bottom Check
On occasion, a lobster boat may be intentionally beached which allows for inspection and or maintenance . The three bridges in the background link the states of New Hampshire to the left and Maine to the right. The first is the New Memorial Bridge which was completely reconstructed in 2012. The second is the new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, also completely reconstructed and reopened in 2018. The third is the Interstate 95 Bridge which offers the highest fixed clearance while the other two are both center span lift bridges.
Lastingness
Portsmouth, NH's South End is made up of a variety of historic homes
in a picturesque setting that never seems to grow old. In the distance to the right is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which is located in Kittery, Maine. Its history of shipbuilding goes back more than 350 years. Today,
it specializes in upgrading and modernizing the Navy's fleet of submarines of various classes.
Ocean Motion
The Cape Neddick Light, commonly referred to as The Nubble, or Nubble Lighthouse, stands fast against the tumultuous seas created by one of New England's Nor'Easters. At this stage, it is still a relatively low tide.
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