bella_remy

<p>Hi Wendy, I remember that they do a song and dance (literally) on the masts when leaving the harbor up to Key Bridge. Thus, the sails are down, and they are under motor.<br>

Did a night shoot last night, and am working on the photos now. Great way to really showcase the ships!<br>

Tom, were you able to see the few photos I posted on my blog?<br>

<a href="http://bellaremyphotography.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/funky-sailabration/">http://bellaremyphotography.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/funky-sailabration/</a></p>

Hi Laura ! We tried to go out by boat, but the 3-4 foot swells were just too much for us, so ran back home and jumped into a car to get to Sandy Point Park.

I just submitted a post on my blog with photos and comments of this morning's expedition. Not as successful as I would have liked it to be. Two more field trips planned though to get on-site shots.

http://bellaremyphotography.wordpress.com/2012/06/13/sailing-under-the-bridge/

<p>This posting has been a tremendous help as I've been trying to figure out the right place and time to be to capture the tall ships when arriving to Baltimore.<br>

Since they will be coming from Norfolk, I deduce that they will be coming under the Bay Bridge, and hopefully under sail here.<br>

I was able to find this timing for estimated time of arrivals:<br>

Ships from the Americas will begin arriving for the Star-Spangled Sailabration at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, starting with US Navy ships. The USS Fort McHenry and the Pride of Baltimore II will arrive together at 11 a.m., followed every 15-30 minutes by majestic tall ships.<br>

I saw the someone mentioned some telephoto lens rentals. I'm assuming that a 100-400mm zoom should be more than adequate to capture the ships. Now to decide by land or by sea!<br>

Would love to hear from others with what they've decided to do for arrival day.</p>