Dave Thompsen Photography

Tag: seashore

  • Safe Harbor in New Castle

    Safe Harbor in New Castle

    A photograph of a lobster boat moored in the harbor near New Castle, NH.
    Safe Harbor in New Castle

    A lobster boat is moored in the quiet waters of Portsmouth Harbor seen from Goat Island in New Castle, NH. There’s a kayak put-in on this small chunk of land that includes a couple of homes and the Kittery Point Yacht Club. The island provides footings for two bridges that connect Portsmouth with New Castle, a charming village of about one-thousand people. It is the only New Hampshire town situated entirely on an island. Several other islands can be seen in this section of the tidal Piscataqua River.

    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.

  • Gundalow Piscataqua

    Gundalow Piscataqua

    A photograph of the Gundalow boat sailing in Portsmouth Harbor, NH.
    Gundalow Piscataqua

    Gundalows were cargo boats unique to New Hampshire and Maine waters. They were used to transport goods along the estuaries and harbors of the region, particularly in tidal areas. Propulsion was a combination of drifting with the tides and using their single lateen sail, which could be quickly lowered to pass under bridges. The Gundalow Company in Portsmouth New Hampshire operates educational cruises aboard the newly constructed replica, Piscataqua, named after the river flowing through Portsmouth Harbor.

    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.

  • Odiorne Point Sandy Coastline

    Odiorne Point Sandy Coastline

    A photograph of early dawn on the sandy beach of Odiorne Point in Rye, NH.
    Odiorne Point Sandy Coastline

    Early morning light at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, New Hampshire. This side of the park borders Little Harbor where the calm waters have allowed a sandy beach to form along the rocky coastline.

    Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technique and an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance. Available from my Etsy shop.

  • New Castle Sunrise

    New Castle Sunrise

    A photograph of early dawn at New Castle Common, NH with a view of the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse.
    New Castle Sunrise

    A shapely tree stands in silhouette during an early summer morning at the Great Island Common park in New Castle, New Hampshire. The Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse stands watch in the distance.

    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.

  • Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

    Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

    A photograph of the old life-saving station and surrounding sand dunes at Race Point in Cape Cod.
    Old Harbor Life-Saving Station

    Surrounded by sand dunes and ocean, the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station Museum chronicles the history of the United States Lifesaving Service, a government agency chartered to patrol the coastline and save victims (and cargo!) of shipwrecks.

    Created in 1871, this agency utilized stations such as the one in the picture to base operations for these life-saving duties. This building was actually built in Chatham, Massachusetts in 1898, one of thirteen stations along Cape Cod’s ocean-side beaches. It was moved to this location on Race Point in 1977 and now serves as a museum. When in operation, crews kept watch for ships in distress, ready to use surfboats, breeches buoys, and other apparatus to save shipwrecked sailors and passengers.

    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.

  • Whaleback Light at Sunrise

    Whaleback Light at Sunrise

    A silhouette photograph of Whaleback Lighthouse at sunrise in Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire.
    Whaleback Light at Sunrise

    Whaleback light stands in silhouette with exposed rocks in the shadows of the rising sun. Taken from Great Island Common in New Castle, New Hampshire, this lighthouse is located on a small island in Kittery Maine at the entrance to Portsmouth harbor. Established in 1820, it has been rebuilt several times and now sends its beam from a modern, high-powered LED light. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was recently acquired by the American Lighthouse Foundation.

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

  • Sailing Off Rye

    Sailing Off Rye

    An artistic photograph of two sailboats off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire.
    Sailing off Rye

    Two sailboats race each other off the Rye, New Hampshire coast. Sails taut, hulls heeling in the steady winds found in these waters. Cold ocean spray splashing off the bow.

    Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance. Available from my Etsy shop.

  • Lone Dinghy

    Lone Dinghy

    An artistic photograph of a dinghy berthed on a dock at Mystic Seaport, Connecticut.
    Lone Dinghy

    A solitary rowboat is moored on the dock at Mystic Seaport, in Mystic Connecticut. The grayness of the foggy morning is punctuated by the vibrant, creamy yellow of the dinghy’s interior. The waters of the Mystic River lie still.

    Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technique and an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance. Available from my Etsy shop.

  • Popham Beach Roses

    Popham Beach Roses

    Photograph of two people walking on Popham Beach in Maine, islands in the distance, and beach roses in the foreground.
    Popham Beach Roses

    Blue skies and sunshine liven the scene this early morning at Popham Beach in Phippsburg Maine. Beach roses (Rosa Rugosa) are a hardy flowering shrub that tolerates salt spray, so can often be seen along stretches of coastline.

    Fox Island, the nearest hill, is connected to the beach at low tide but becomes a proper island at high tide. Seguin Island can be seen further offshore – its lighthouse was built in 1857 and is now on the National Registry of Historic Places.

    Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses High-Dynamic Range (HDR) technique and an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance. Available from my Etsy shop.

  • Hampton Dunes

    Hampton Dunes

    A photograph taken behind a sand dune along Hampton Beach in New Hampshire.
    Hampton Dunes

    Walkers on Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, as seen from the dunes near the state park. The sun sets on this October day, casting it’s golden rays on the sands and beach grasses. The Hampton rock jetty extends into the water, echoing the slim gray clouds above it.

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