Throwback Thursday: Fort Carroll Island
Last week’s Throwback Thursday post was a nice trip down a creative memory lane. So, I went digging a little further and I found these shots I took of Fort Carroll Island on an early morning boat ride that I took with my father. Fort Carroll Island, which has been abandoned for many years, has since been overtaken by egrets, herons, ibises and cormorants. If you are familiar with the Baltimore area, you have surely seen the fort as you pass over the Key Bridge on the Patapsco River.
Looking back at these photos brings back more than memories of one chilly morning, in 2008, spent on the boat with my dad. It brings back many memories of my childhood, as we spend many, many mornings, days and evenings boating and fishing on that river.
Can you see the heron?
These cormorants are such silly birds; it is always fun to watch them play in the water. Here, one dapper fellow poses for a photo…
12 Comments
Laura
October 24, 2013That first shot is amazing, I love the darkness and the look of the clouds!
Natalie
October 24, 2013This is incredible! I love that last image!
Lauren C
October 24, 2013I’m so glad that someone else shares my love for silly cormorants! They crack me up all the time!
Dani
October 24, 2013Oooo. So haunting and wonderful.
Brea
October 24, 2013So cool! I never have gone out that way on the water, very cool– very eerie.
Erin Wheeler
October 24, 2013Love the mood of these images- just beautiful! And just love that last shot!
Emilia Jane
October 24, 2013Oh I love that last frame.
jennifer
October 24, 2013I find it interesting that these images come off as eerie and haunting. Having grown up fishing and crabbing these waters since I was a little girl, I find the images so peaceful and full of warmth, security and good memories. It is interesting how our prior experiences shape our perception of imagery. And Lauren, I’m glad you can relate! They are so silly, aren’t they? I could watch their antics all day!
Virginia Wedding Photographers
October 24, 2013Moody, haunting place! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah Heppell Photography
October 24, 2013Love that the bird continues throughout the shots! Great set! :D
Lil
October 24, 2013All these pictures are great, but I love the first one. The feeling it gives me is loneliness. We all see different things.
Sarah Adam
October 24, 2013I have to go here! Stunning pictures!