Who needs a car when you can have a boat instead. Returning back to my archives from June and remembering some of the wonderful things we discovered on Smith Island one thing truly stood out. As an island that thrives on the water man’s way of life it […]
There’s a place on the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland that is remote and seems as if time has stood still. Smith Island is a 45 minute ferry ride from Crisfield, Maryland and many don’t venture over for a visit. With two small towns and an overall population […]
It was the reflections on the water that caught my eye when I stopped at the Kent Island Fishermen’s Marina last week. After my visit getting to know some local fishermen, I walked the marina and reveled in the reflections of the fishing boats in the water. I […]
The coastal towns of Maine are dependent on life on the water. With many small islands dotted close to each other, the daily commute involves not a car but a boat. Traveling from Southwest Harbor the Cranberry Cove Ferry is one of the ways one can travel to […]
The Magothy River is an estuary that leads into the Chesapeake Bay on the western side of the bay. Teeming with life, the river offers beautiful views and glimpses into the life of man and nature. The Baltimore Lighthouse is now privately owned and is now has a […]
The dawn broke over the Chesapeake Bay, greeting many vessels that traveled through the night to arrive this morning at Baltimore’s harbor. This year is the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 events that happened during the year of 1814 in Baltimore. This week is the Star […]
Bass Harbor, Maine is a beautiful protected cove on the southwest side of Mount Desert Island. Harbor to many working lobster boats, Bass Harbor is a working man’s harbor. It is low tide on a foggy morning and the day starts slowly. Seamen stood at the dock chatting […]
Along Kent Island is a small and safe harbor that houses a number of crab, fishing and oyster boats. A true Chesapeake Bay Watermen’s local haven, where the century long tradition of creating a livelihood from the bay is held. This winter has been an exceptionally cold winter. […]
An overcast afternoon led to a quick float down the river to see the sights. With drab light, drama was found within. The Laughing gulls were watching with a careful eye. And boats sat tied to their docks, quiet and serene. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What I dream of is an […]
An early morning rise to greet the morning overlooking Northeast Harbor. Well known for the classic antique wooden boats, outlandishly fancy Hinckley boats, and lobster boats, the harbor holds many treasures. When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 