Last night was the Star Spangled Spectacular’s fireworks celebration for the writing of Francis Scott Key’s “Star Spangled Banner.” Two hundred years to the night, bombs burst in the air over Fort McHenry. As the British bombarded the fort on September 13, 1814, fireworks exploded over Baltimore harbor […]
Along a quiet street lined by churches and trees stands a monument to the author of the Star Spangled Banner. Francis Scott Key’s return from the British ship from which he was held captive during the attack on Fort McHenry is forever immortalized. Standing in the skiff holding […]
A short post as the day is growing long. A perfect day on the Chesapeake Bay, spent on the water with friends and riding through Annapolis and Ego Alley. On the return, off in the distance I saw a tall ship under sail. Could it be? Yes it […]
A maritime good will ambassador was born in Baltimore Harbor in 1977. The Baltimore Clipper ship named the Pride of Baltimore was an authentic replica of original Baltimore Clipper ships that was used during the War of 1812. Well revered by sailors, this fast clipper was a popular […]
On the Patuxent River leading into Baltimore is a peninsula that holds a great tract of land that was once crucial for American safety. During the Battle of Baltimore on September 12, 1814, the British landed on this 92 acre tract to begin their attack on Baltimore. The […]
“Damn the Torpedoes ! Full speed ahead!” Standing high and proud in a rare green space in the center of the bustling streets of Washington D.C. stands a statue of David G. Farragut. A Union Admiral in the American Civil War immortalized by his battle cry during the […]
Tall ships traveling through long nights and short days on swells high and low are berthed in Baltimore Harbor to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. These majestic sailing vessels are floating ambassadors of their countries with large crews and bright white sails. These Tall Ships […]
To HDR or to not HDR….That is the question. Since I’ve been intrigued by other people’s work with their HDR photography, I thought some night photography with the Tall Ships in Baltimore would be a great place to experiment. Here is the original with no processing Second photo […]
Beginning this morning, the 2012 Star-Spangled Sailabration began with the arrival of 40 vessels in Baltimore Harbor. Celebrating the Bi-centennial of the War of 1812, these ships are sailing along the eastern shore stopping at various ports. Baltimore will be filled with a week of celebration and ship […]
Old Glory at Fort McHenry Baltimore, Maryland Along the Star Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Sitting at the edge of the Patapsco River leading into the Baltimore Harbor is a fort long-established to protect American freedom and rights from the British. The war of 1812 started between the […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 