Haley Spring – Eastern Shore of Virginia
As the sun slipped low over the marshes of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, I came across the Haley Spring — a once-working wooden boat, now resting in quiet surrender, bow tilted and weathered by time. Abandoned in the reeds, she leaned gently to starboard, her reflection cast in the slick, calm water beneath a clear evening sky.

Photographed at sunset with a wide-angle lens from a low perspective, this image captures not just a forgotten vessel, but a fading way of life. The Haley Spring represents the heritage of Chesapeake watermen — their boats, their work, and their stories — slowly being reclaimed by the land and sea.

The scene holds a sense of reverence and stillness. It’s a portrait of time, memory, and the beauty that lingers even in what’s been left behind.

Available in a variety of fine art sizes and finishes — ideal for collectors of maritime history, coastal art, or anyone moved by the quiet poetry of forgotten things.

Bill Mish Photography