Showing posts with label Maryland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maryland. Show all posts

Nov 3, 2020

Lightship Chesapeake in Baltimore, Maryland

Launched in 1930, the United States Lightship Chesapeake is currently a museum ship on display in the inner harbor of Baltimore, Maryland. As a lightship the Chesapeake served as a mobile lighthouse in areas where a permanent structure couldn't be established. Advances in technology and changing demands have limited the number of remaining lightships in active service making ships like the Chesapeake historically significant, particularly in maritime communities.

Lightship Chesapeake served all over the east coast and helped protect the port of Boston during World War II. The ship was eventually decommissioned in 1971 and was later designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Alongside other vessels, like the USS Constitution, the LV116 Chesapeake is now open to explore as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore. 

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships


Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships


Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships



Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships


Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships



Lightship Chesapeake Baltimore Ships

 

Aug 17, 2019

USS Constellation in Baltimore, Maryland

Launched in 1854, the USS Constellation is an American warship that served during the African Slave Trade Patrol (to capture slave ships) and in the American Civil War fighting for the North. Now located in Baltimore, Maryland's inner harbor, the USS Constellation operates as a museum ship as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore.

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland



USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland


USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland




USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland



USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland
USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

USS Constellation Baltimore Maryland

Jun 2, 2019

Epic Adventures in the Northeast USA

Over 5500 miles covered, 10K+ images shot, and some incredible sights marked another successful series of travel shoots as I explored the Northeast United States over the last two weeks. While this road trip did have some overlap with previous shoots, all totaled I spent time in 14 states. In fact, I filled in the last few gaps I had on the map - meaning I've now shot photography and video (in varying capacities) in all 50 states + the District of Columbia.

Road Trip Travel Photographer


Highlights included a pretty diverse range of activities - from exploring ships in Baltimore to beaches in Cape Cod to driving back roads in Vermont to walking the entire National Mall in Washington D.C. This ended up being one of my most ambitious road trips to date, not because of the distance or driving required, but instead because I had to have a bit more strategy to cover one of the most populated and expensive parts of the USA effectively.

Traffic was always going to be an issue in this part of the country, and knowing that I'd be staying in a different city every night meant navigating a lot of busy streets. I always try to give myself windows to catch up if things don't go to plan, but my biggest worry was getting stuck / wasting time in traffic jams in some of America's largest cities.  

New England Travel PhotographyAmazingly, my timing seemed to work out in avoiding most rush hours and the buffers I gave myself actually allowed me to cover more places when I ended up ahead of schedule. All of the experience I gained planning elaborate shoots like this over the last few years really seemed to come in handy this time. I'm just as willing to admit that I lucked out though.

There's no question, as much fun as it was, this series of travel shoots in the Northeast was really challenging to orchestrate. That's just made me more excited to share it now. Stay tuned for more additions to my Middle America series in the weeks ahead!