TIDE~N~TIME

TIDE~N~TIME is fitting name for this dory from Dark Harbor on Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, where the tides fluctuate 30+ feet a day. This dory is used to access remote areas of the island's rocky shore to harvest seaweed and periwinkle snails.

The boat name is a play on an excerpt from 14th century writer Geoffrey Chaucer - "Time and tide wait for no man" - emphasizing the unstoppable rhythms of nature that we have to work with, not against. This certainly holds true for the biggest tides in the world on the Bay of Fundy. The tide here doesn't wait for the fishermen - they will work in the middle of the night if necessary to catch the low tides that expose what they can harvest along the shoreline.

TIDE~N~TIME reflecting in the calm waters of Dark Harbor on a foggy morning.

Photographing the Eastport Yacht Club Lights parade

This year, I was asked to be the official photographer for the Eastport Yacht Club’s Lights Parade, an Annapolis tradition that may be the most anticipated event of the holiday season. As a kid, I have fond memories of bundling up in layers and watching the illuminated boats from the Spa Creek Bridge.

The boats were decked out in holiday lights, each with its own personality and creativity. From classic outlines tracing bay-built workboats to elaborate displays with animated lights, the level of detail was impressive. Owners and crews put an incredible amount of work into rigging lights and coordinating their displays.

The weather couldn’t have been better for a night on the harbor. Mild temperatures and light winds made being on the water in mid-December a little easier than usual. The calm conditions created incredible reflections, with holiday lights shimmering across the surface in abstract and unexpected ways.

The Lights Parade has long been part of the fabric of Annapolis, bringing the boating community and spectators together to get into the holiday spirit. My goal was to document more than just decorated boats. I wanted to capture the quiet anticipation before the start, the joy on faces around the harbor, and the pride crews feel after putting so much care into preparing their boats.

Thank you to the Eastport Yacht Club for the invitation and the trust. It was a pleasure to help preserve a tradition that means so much to this community and supports the EYC Foundation’s work connecting young people with the water and the maritime world.

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- Prints available for purchase -

To purchase prints from photographs in this collection please contact Jay Fleming directly at 410-279-8730 or jaypfleming@gmail.com

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Lights Parade!

BEST YOUNG SKIPPER
#22 Sportfishing
18’ Robalo

BEST NEW ENTRY - POWER
#10 - Santa Reins
17’ Mako

BEST NEW ENTRY - SAIL
#19 It’s a Woof Christmas
44’ Jeanneau

BEST UNDER 30’ - POWER
#49 Snoopy Christmas
23’ Cobia

BEST UNDER 30’ - SAIL
#26 Just a Skeleton Crew
25’ Catalina

BEST 30’ AND OVER - POWER
#40 Santa & His Reindeer
35’ Moose

BEST 30’ AND OVER - SAIL
#6 Tribute to Thomas Point Lighthouse
37’ Beneteau

BEST IN SHOW
#17 Evolution of Christmas
34’ CS Sailboat

11th Annual Holiday Party

Thanks to everyone who came out to this year's holiday party at the Annapolis Maritime Museum! We had a great crowd out on Friday evening to enjoy oysters, locally made beer & rum, seafood and camaraderie at the waterfront in Eastport.

Through ticket sales we raised close to $9,000 for the museum's Chesapeake Bay education programs! A special thanks to the generous sponsors for their donations that make this Annapolis tradition possible for 11 years. I am already looking forward to next year's party!

Ben Lausch and Trusted Photo DC did an awesome job photographing the event - I had the night off from the camera!

Holiday OPEN STUDIO - NOVEMBER 29th and 30th, 2025

I am hosting an open house at my photography studio on Saturday November 29th and Sunday the 30th from 10am-3pm. This is a great opportunity to see my work in person and hear the stories behind the photography. I will be displaying new work from the Chesapeake Bay, Maine, Canada, and Portugal along with some of my classics.

Framed prints in stock will be to 20% off, signed books will be available for purchase along with antiques, oyster cans and original paintings from local artists. On each day the first 20 guests to walk through the door will get a FREE 2026 calendar.

Drinks and snacks will be available to all guests at no charge and admission is FREE!

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20% off all framed prints in stock! Big selection of large and small prints

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OYSTER CANS, ORIGINAL PAINTINGS AND ANTIQUES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

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The studio is located just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge near Matapeake State Park on Kent Island.

1415 Sonny Schulz Blvd
Stevensville, MD 21666