A light dusting of white and fluffy snow arrived in the early evening. With hopes of beautiful winter scenes along the Chesapeake Bay the alarm was set for pre-dawn. Arriving to the destination of Possum Point with a view over the bay towards the Bay Bridge I wait for dawn to arrive.
First greeted by the sudden movement of a white-tailed deer that was startled by my arrival. I left the warm comfort of my car to walk along the water’s edge in search for the perfect spot. With animal tracks in the snow, are they fox, raccoon, deer? It is quite a busy place for wildlife.
I found my perfect spot along the water, and waited for the sun to warm the bay. The sudden squawking of a Peregrine Falcon alerted me, and he sat watching me for a few minutes before flying off for another perch. The giggle of a Bald Eagle teased me across the water, and Greater Scaups floated by along with their Bufflehead friends.
The early morning was overcast and chilly, and even with winter boots on, my toes began to chill. At last my patience paid off as the sun gave me a glimpse before rising behind the cloud cover.
And so I went in search for the light down in Eastport at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.
This picture perfect early morning was topped off with a hot chocolate and a warm croissant. I hope your morning was as beautiful as mine was. Bella
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Annapolis, Birds, Foot Prints, Maryland Area Hikes, Nature, travel
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Not half as beautiful Emily! Your winter scenes are just marvelous 🙂
Thank you so much Madhu. They’re a little different and not to everyone’s taste. I appreciate your kind words.
I’m glad some one gets up early to do excellent sunrise shots! I was still off in dreamland. Have you tried electric socks? My ex swears by them, but I never have. I stick to my Smart Wool socks.
LOL ! Yes, I’m not usually an early bird either. But if I want fantastic shots, I need to start chasing the light. I did come back home and took a mid morning nap though. Nope, didn’t try the electric socks, but I do have better winter boots that I’ll wear next time.
Wonderful winter morning… 😉
Thank you so much Drake ! Glad I captured these as there is rain and mid 50 degrees F on Wednesday, so the snow is going quickly.
Winter comes alive through your lens!!!!
Thank you so much Rebecca ! A little different than usual. Now I’m ready for spring!
Thank you for an amazing start to the day. The pictures are a real treat.
It is my pleasure Charlie. I’m so happy that you enjoyed these.
Amazing early morning shots, Emily. I was feeling the cold with you, and it’s really warm here. 🙂
Rub it in will ya! Are you still in Florida? And I thought I was on the move a lot. 🙂
Yes we’re here till the middle of next month, then back to SA via England.
Beautiful! What a wonderful way to start the day!
Thank you so much Tricia ! Means a lot coming from you. The light was a bit interesting so I had to get creative with post processing. Not everyone’s cup of tea. It was a wonderful morning though.
Of course my morning is as good as yours. You bring it to us. Thanks Ms. Bella.
BIG SMILE – You are awesome ! Thank you so much for your kind words.
Beautiful photos, dear friend. A beautiful start to my day, as well as yours. Bless you.
Wonderful to hear Lizzie. I hope all is well with you.
Beautiful winter ! Thank you for going out early to get these beautiful shots 🙂
LOL ! Funny story, I was there alone and today in the birding group on facebook this other lady said she went there, saw my car (not me) and left as she was afraid.
This cracked me up! So funny 🙂
Right??? 🙂
Beautiful shots Emily! I love the color in the third one – very peaceful setting!
Great photos! The third one is stunning! 🙂
Thank you so very much Cristian. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Hope to see you back soon!
You’re very welcome! 🙂 I will come back here for sure 🙂 Good night!
I really love images like this, mainly, I think, because we don’t see anything like that here. They are beautiful.
Bella:
I just discovered your “A Chilly Morning on the Bay” photographs. They are beautiful! I’m a painter and use the Internet to find scenes to use as reference material. I’m very interested in using one of your photos for reference if I may. It is the third picture where you are looking out over the bay from behind a bench and what appear to be two tables or perhaps two old time school desks. Would you mind my use of your photograph for my development of a painting? Can you tell me about the desks or tables and am I correct that you are looking eastward across the Chesapeake Bay?
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Sending you a private message.