

Metamorphosis, a modern public sculpture by Thomas Berger in downtown Portsmouth, offers abstract forms that contrast with the city’s brick facades and nearby waterfront. Photograph its shapes against changing sky colors—golden hour and blue hour give dramatic side lighting and silhouettes. The plaza is publicly accessible with nearby street meters and public garages; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter for unobstructed compositions. Consider seasonal foliage and evening lights for mood.


Metamorphosis, a modern public sculpture by Thomas Berger in downtown Portsmouth, offers abstract forms that contrast with the city’s brick facades and nearby waterfront. Photograph its shapes against changing sky colors—golden hour and blue hour give dramatic side lighting and silhouettes. The plaza is publicly accessible with nearby street meters and public garages; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter for unobstructed compositions. Consider seasonal foliage and evening lights for mood.