While on Cape Cod, Massachusetts taking care of some personal business, I was able to find time to venture out to take in some of the local scenery. Cape Cod is very rich in scenery and provides a target rich environment for photographers. From the railroad drawbridge in Buzzards Bay to the Provincetown Tower, this quaint environment is a treasure trove of sensory delight. No matter what time of year you visit, there is always something to see and do.
One of my stops brought me to the Truro Lighthouse, shown here. The lighthouse was located on a magnificent piece of property. The lighthouse was originally constructed in 1795, but has since been moved back from it’s original location as a matter of preservation. The cliffs on which the lighthouse was originally constructed are in a constant state of erosion.
The lighthouse is situated about 150 feet above sea level, the lighthouse overlooks steep cliffs with nothing more than a split rail wooden fence as a barrier between the walkway and the crashing waves below. The lighthouse is open for visitors to climb up to the dome. Although the candle has been replaced with a high-intensity bulb, it is easy to imagine the days of yore when tall ships from England and Europe crossed the Atlantic Ocean along this oceanic trade route. Despite being moved about 500 feet from the cliffs, the lighthouse provides a magnificent panoramic view of the Cape Cod Bay.
Moving northward toward Provincetown, the sights become much more interesting to say the least. Provincetown, or P-Town as it is affectionately referred to by the locals, is a mecca for a wide variety of people. For those who enjoy people watching, the trip is well worth the drive. P-Town is a party town that boasts a variety people who are tourist friendly and welcome people of all lifestyles. Be warned that those who enjoy a conservative pace may feel a bit out of place and some of the scenes may not be appropriate for children. However, for the street photographer, there is no better place to practice their trade. I found many people were warm and receptive to being photographed. Live and let live seems to be the motto here, and self-expression is encouraged.
No trip to Cape Cod would be complete without a visit to the National Seashore. The sound of the breakers crashing along the beaches are quite intimidating as the waves reached the shoreline. The omnipresent strength of tides are deafening with only the sounds of the gulls capable of piercing through the ocean’s roar. With camera in hand, the intervals between the waves reveal hidden treasures brought to shore. As the waves recede, hundreds of tiny hermit crabs scurry along the sand to find refuge within the surf. A photographer must be quick to avoid being engulfed by the next series of waves that erase the tiny tracks left by the hermit crabs and bring more hidden treasures to view.
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