n the stillness of a Chesapeake Bay summer morning, I captured this timeless scene: two watermen working the pots aboard a traditional deadrise-style boat, silhouetted against a sky brushed with soft pinks and golds. The slick calm of the bay’s surface mirrored every ripple and reflection, adding a painterly elegance to the hardworking ritual of crab potting.

This photo was taken spontaneously from a boat while exploring the waters near Tangier Island, Maryland—one of the last strongholds of the Chesapeake’s waterman culture. These iconic working boats and the generations that rely on them are woven into the fabric of this maritime region.

Whether you're drawn to nautical heritage, the art of working boats, or simply the serene beauty of coastal mornings, this fine art print will bring the quiet strength and tradition of the Chesapeake Bay into your space.