New Hampshire Fishing Harbor at Low Tide Colour Photography
Small Boats and Exposed Shore Beneath Blue Sky
The exposed shoreline curves across the foreground, with small fishing boats resting on still blue water beyond it. Low buildings and a working dock sit close to the horizon, while a broad clear sky fills much of the photograph. I photographed this small commercial harbor in New Hampshire with the surrounding space included, allowing the boats to remain modest in scale.
There is a pleasing balance between the warm sand and the cooler water. Darker wet ground forms a narrow band between them, marked by shallow channels and patches of reflected light. The boats introduce small points of white, blue, green and orange without interrupting the larger shapes. A tall mast near the right edge rises well above the waterfront buildings.
My interest in this scene is the harbor’s quiet appearance at this particular moment. The photograph shows the setting of a working waterfront, but there is no crowded dock or busy group of people to dominate the view. Instead, the low shoreline, the scattered boats and their reflections give the composition its character. Keeping the horizon low makes the open sky part of that experience.
This coastal print would suit someone who enjoys New England harbors seen in a spacious, understated way. The combination of blue water, pale sand and small waterfront details gives it a relaxed presence while retaining the particular features of the place I photographed.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2012
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