Portland Harbor Fish Market and Boats Black and White Print
Morning Light Falls Along the Market and Moored Fishing Boats
Morning light reveals the worn siding of Harbor Fish Market in this black and white photograph from Portland, Maine. The building runs along the dock toward a line of moored fishing boats, with its windows and pilings reflected in the harbour water. I like the way this view lets the waterfront unfold gradually into the distance.
The nearest stacks of lobster traps occupy the left side, beneath the market’s faded lettering. From there, the dock leads past timber supports, projecting platforms and the first boat’s bright bow. Further along, smaller vessels and buildings gather into a denser pattern. The scene has many working details, but the direction of the dock keeps them connected.
I photographed this view in 2018. In monochrome, the light on the siding becomes especially noticeable, along with the shadows beneath the platforms. The water changes those straight lines into broken reflections. It is calm enough to carry a clear impression of the building and boats, yet small ripples keep the lower part of the picture moving.
This print can bring a maritime atmosphere to a study, cottage or living room. It may appeal to someone who knows Portland, enjoys Maine’s fishing harbours or prefers coastal photography with an architectural subject. For me, the photograph’s strength lies in the relationship between the long market building and the smaller boats beside it: a waterfront scene shaped by work, light and water.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2018
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