slides: James Clayton Sattel’s RI Summer: Favorite Photo Spots

Saturday, August 25, 2012

James Clayton Sattel, GoLocalProv Contributor

Photographer James Clayton Sattel is passionate about Rhode Island, particularly those shores, crags, and vistas of his home island: Aquidneck. GoLocalProv is delighted to be collaborating with Jim this summer on curated sets of his images that capture coastal life so vividly.

This week, Jim takes on a tour of some of his favorite photo spots on Aquidneck along Ocean Drive. Use Jim's personalized map of where to drive and what to shoot, to follow in his footsteps. Happy shooting!

To see more of or purchase Sattel's distinctive views, go here.

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Ledge Road

For a wonderful view of the ocean that is pure Newport, you can't do better than this view from Ledge Road.

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Gooseneck Cove

Coves are wonderful sources for interest visually, and Gooseneck Cove is one of my very favorite.

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Fisherman's Cove

Another cove that's great for photographing is Fisherman's Cove, and this view north shows the beauty of a single building on the point.

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Brenton Point Kites

The wild play of ocean and rock distinguish Brenton Point, and an added benefit is the incredible color of kites that always seem to be flying overhead. A double win, visually.

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Castle Hill

Once the private home of Alexander Agassiz, now a world-renowned luxury hotel, Castle Hill remains one of my favorite spots to photograph.

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Hammersmith Farm

Swinging around Ocean Drive brings you to Hammersmith Farm, another favorite spot of mine. Hard to believe this is a scene that is surrounded by mansions!

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King Park

Not the most famous harbor view but a great one, I love the vistas from King Park.

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Ocean Drive J-Boats

One of the best things about Ocean Drive is what you see from it... and these J-boats are part of the offshore parade.

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Ocean Drive Events

Ocean Drive is also home to some of the most colorful events on Aquidneck, and great for photography. Whether the Ocean State Marathon or biking events, it's full of color and movement.

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Coaching

Is there anything more Newport than Coaching Weekend? Ocean Drive hosts this classic, picturesque event every year. How can you not love photographing this?