High Water Debris

Maritime
Flow pattern
Assortment

Sometimes textures, patterns, and shadows are interesting.

“Each moment has different flavor, different beauty and different texture.” – Amit Ray

Island Wetland

Critical habitat
Maritime climate
Associated buffers

A swampy area is located at a high elevation point on Jamestown Island.

“While it may seem easy to lump wetlands, marshes and swamps together, they all have some unique characteristics.” – Anonymous

Private Property

Best pawn only
Vehicles towed
Owners expense

A shadow silhouette overcomes an ominous message.

“None who enter will leave unchanged. Trespassers will be turned to stone.” – Brandon Mull

Wild Shore

Cold sea
Long slant
Winter sun

Cold winter days on the beach stimulate invigoration.

“So, you see, my heart is held forever by this place,” she said. “I cannot leave.” – Susanna Kearsley

Fishing Pier

Lamppost
Breakwater
Reflections

A multi-use utilitarian structure found in Newport News offers timelessness.

“Completed in 2008, the City of Newport News received a grant of $440,833 to create the fishing pier on top of the existing wavescreen.” – Michael D. Poplawski

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Another chance
Life of danger
Given number

Some activities are filled to capacity with adventure.

“The end of commercial fishing is predicted long before the middle of the 21st century.” — Sylvia Earle

Black Point

Island tip
Narrow isthmus
Marshy ecosystem

A wonderful spot worthy of multiple visits.

“A slow, steady geological process formed the marshy Jamestown peninsula.” — Sarah J Stebbins

Local Edifice

United house
Of prayer
For all people

An imposing and apparently lavish structure stands empty much of the time.

” You may inquire once inside about the location of the Sanctuary.” — C. M. Bailey

Diner Sidedoor

Archetypal form
Streamliner style
Stainless steel siding

Mel’s, a classic American diner, in Grandy, North Carolina.

“In our line, we lead the world.” — Jerry O’Mahony

Pirate Cove

Secret past
Sense of recollection
Know just what to do

A still winter morning on the lower James River.

“You belong somewhere you feel free.” — Tom Petty

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