The purpose of this study is to identify the components and composition of portscape, which make the general public feel port. In this study 1,016 pieces of port photographs taken by the general public are analyzed in order to pursue the stated pur pose. These photographs, covering 231 ports and harbours throughout Japan, were applied for port Photograph Contest in 1988 under the auspices of The Japan Port and Harbour Assoociation, and are conceivable to be reflections of applicants' images of port.
　Following Three steps are employed in this study;
(1) to abstract the components of portscape,
(2) to clarify the ways how components of portscape become the main theme of portscape, and
(3) to identify the spacial relationship between an object and viewpoint.
　Main findings at each step above can be utilized in several stages of portscape planning such as identifying portscape resorces, setting up main theme of portscape, and locating waterfront parks.