Figure 1 – The waterline, US Maritime National Historic Site, Salem, MA. (c) DE Wolf 2019.

Figure 1 is an image of the waterline on the, now being restored tall ship, “Friendship of Salem,” which is berthed at the United States Maritime Historic Park at Derby Wharf in Salem, MA. There is some significance and parallels to waterlines and our lives.. Sometimes we ride high on the sea of life and at other times, burdened by care, we ride low. But maybe more significant is the fact that when riding low and heavy laden our journey is much more stable against the waves. Lessone may be learned from adversity.

Canon T2i with EF70-200 mm f/4L USM lens at 98 mm, ISO 800, Aperture Priority AE Mode 1/80tyh sec at f/7.1 using pattern metering and no exposure compensation.