Annapolis and Assateague
Assateague Island
Wild horses roam this small barrier island that straddles the Maryland-Virginia border. The horses stay in Assateague all year long and may be seen roaming the beach or the grassy scrub.
This horse found something edible here, although I struggle to see what. Rare to see a horse on the beach.
Horse foraging on the beach.
An Assateague horse foraging on the new grass coming up.
Mel with one of the wild horses on Assateague Island.
A Great Egret struts through the water looking for lunch.
Annapolis
Passed through Maryland’s capital, Annapolis, on a damp, foggy night. Made for some nice photos in the small harbor. It’s best known for its Naval Academy, but this bayside state capital oozes folk-art, antique charm. Its State House is the oldest in continuous legislative use in the United States (construction began in 1772).
The harbor is filled with boats on this eerily still night.
A foggy night in Annapolis harbor.
For some reason, the sky redered purple in this photo of the Annapolis harbor. Not the sharpest photo, but I like the colors.
The side of the Maryland State House through a narrow alley in Annapolis. This is the oldest state capitol still in use, dating to 1772.