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This was taken a while ago on a cold July 4th, Yes a cold July 4th. I got my spot early in the afternoon and I staked out my spot where I thought the fireworks would be the best to get the fireworks over the Friendship of Salem.
Salem has a long Maritime heritage extending back to the mid-1600s She came into her golden age of trade with ships like the one you see in the above picture. The original Friendship of Salem was built in 1797 and for her first voyage, she sailed for Batavia, which is today known as Jakarta. Her rich cargo was made oup of Tea, Coffee and sweetmeats. The tax on this one single voyage was $18,376.00. This is in an age when your yearly salary was maybe $30-$50 for the year!

I set up my chair between Hatches Wharf and Central Wharf and I figured that this would put the fireworks directly over the ship... I think I got that about right. The only problem is that if you want to go out this year, you'll have to find a different aspect to shoot from. You see t...

Jeff Folger is a New England outdoor photographer specializing in the scenic landscapes of New England. In the autumn when the fall foliage of New England begins turn crimson, orange and yellow, You will find Jeff blogging about the fall colors. Even more importantly, he tells everyone where to go in search of the fall colors. You can find him as Jeff Foliage at www.jeff-foliage.com You can find Jeff out on the back roads of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut photographing the quintessential New England scenic landscapes that have been captivating visitors to New England since the first tours took place back in the 1950s. Jeff sets out to produce images that express his artistic vision and...