I'm not that interested in photographing boats in the harbors around my town mainly because everybody does it. A picture of a boat, usually a small sailboat, is a classic Cape Cod image. Don't misunderstand me, I think they can be very pleasing pictures, it just seems like a tired subject.
But, this morning I drove past the harbor on my way to the beach and was stunned by the beauty of the reflections on the water. It was about two hours after sunrise and the wind was minimal at around 2-3 mph. The surface of the water was glassy smooth, which made it a great reflector. I had to stop and take pictures. In fact, I took a lot of pictures and flew my drone over the boats as well.
This is why I think it is not a waste of time to keep photographing the same places - every day presents a whole new set of images.
This obvious observation has inspired me to begin in earnest a year-long project of photographing the beaches and harbors near my home. I think I will call it "By the Ocean." I will mostly concentrate on Chapoquoit and West Falmouth harbor, but there are plenty of other terrific spots as well.
Monte