Dave Thompsen Photography

Tag: river

  • Nature’s Autumn Palette

    Nature’s Autumn Palette

    Nature’s Autumn Palette

    The East Branch Pemigewasset River begins its 16-mile run from the White Mountains of New Hampshire to the main Pemigewasset River, part of the Merrimack River watershed.

    The Lincoln Woods area features granite boulders and clear cold waters that wind through the valleys leading to the Kancamagus Highway, ablaze with bright red, orange, and yellow fall foliage colors. The pedestrian bridge, part of the Lincoln Woods trail, can be seen spanning the river in the background.

    A framed print of this image is on display at the Seacoast Artist Association gallery in Exeter, NH during the month of September, 2025.

  • Sunrise on the Piscataqua

    Sunrise on the Piscataqua

    Sunrise on the Piscataqua

    A warm summer sun rises over the Piscataqua River seen from Bloody Point in Newington, New Hampshire, a name given to this land due to boundary disputes among the early settlers. It lies a short distance across the river from Hilton Point, named for Edward and William Hilton, the first Europeans to settle what is now the city of Dover, (arguably) considered the “7th Settlement” in North America by Europeans. People of the Abenaki tribe were here long before that; the word Piscataqua is believed to be a combination of peske (branch) with tegwe (a river with a strong current, possibly tidal).

    This image uses High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technique and an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance. Prints are available from my Etsy shop.

  • Colorful Connections

    Colorful Connections

    Photograph of the fall foliage at Rocky Gorge on the Swift River; located on the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
    Colorful Connections

    A vibrant color palette paints the foliage this autumn day in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. A foot bridge spans the Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, offering a close-up view of the roiling waters of the Swift River below and connecting visitors to the Falls Pond trail loop. The walk on the loop trail is a peaceful complement to the bustle of activity of the gorge.

    This area is a favorite of mine, best visited in off-season or early in the morning, since it is a very popular stop on the Kancamagus Highway, a 34-mile American Scenic Byway through the heart of the White Mountains National Forest.

    Part of my photography portfolio, this image uses High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technique and artistic software filters to impart a painterly appearance.

  • Sculling the Squamscott

    Sculling the Squamscott

    An autumn photograph of a sculler plying the still waters of the Squamscott River in Exeter, NH.
    Sculling the Squamscott

    Autumn paints the maples brilliant red, orange, and yellow in this scene along the Squamscott River in Exeter, New Hampshire. A rower propels his sculling boat around the curve of the river as mist rises over the water on this early morning in October.

    The path and waterfront wall are part of Swasey Parkway, a gift to the town of Exeter in 1929 by Ambrose Swasey. This scenic park replaced wharves and warehouses from the shipping trade that was active in the 1800’s.

    Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance; prints are available from my Pixels shop.