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What’s one of the most important features of Maryland?  The Bay, clearly, right?   I have spent a lot of time here without really focusing in on the bay, but all the while unconsciously enjoying its proximity.  I know it is there because I am subtly reminded of it when I see a seagull fly overhead, when I cross a bridge over a river which empties into the bay, and when I realize that beyond the Domino plant there’s actually a big body of water out there which is attached to the inner harbor.  A little while ago I decided to take advantage of my proximity to the nation’s largest estuary and this photo is the result of that decision.   While taking it I learned a few interesting facts about the bay. 

 

First of all, the funny thing about the bay is that, at certain points, it can be difficult to find a good area to just sit on the shore by yourself and relax.  This is because the bay has two discernable shorelines: public shores and private shores.  There are probably plenty of places that are just obscure enough to avoid crowding and which are not under the claim of private ownership.  The problem is that they just aren’t close to my office.  As a result, to take this photo I walked the line between public and private until the signs (literally the signs that say “keep out”) weren’t exactly clear, at which point I moved in for the shot.     

 

While this shot makes it look like the bay is this tranquil and placid all the time, it is just a single moment in time; a piece of the much larger experience which is the observation of the bay for just a half hour.   While you could never stare at this photo for half an hour, you could absolutely lose yourself in the goings–on of the bay at this location for half an hour.   While I was sitting there boats went by, ducks came and went, families (who probably owned a piece of this shoreline) walked in front of me, and the sun moved far enough to completely change the color of my surroundings.   When you find a good public place to sit and make your own for a few minutes, I’d suggest doing just that.  In the mean time, I’ll capture a few of my bay experiences and bring them back for you. 

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