Here's a fish house. They dot the water's edge along the road that leads from the main dock. Fishing is pretty much the main source of income on the island. These fishermen are a hardy bunch. They trap lobsters in the winter when the crustaceans are fewer in number but bring in a higher price. They are typical Mainers. When others are hauling their traps out for winter, these guys and gals are just throwing theirs over the side. There's something that can be said for a lot like this. It's not a lifestyle I'd trade mine for right off the bat. I'll tell you that right now, Mister.
One has to be hardy to do this work. It's not my idea of fun. Love the shot, though with that big splash of red.
ReplyDeleteI love the mood of that island, that you're showing since several days; I like those houses, this way of life. People living on islands are very special, and strong in mind.
ReplyDeleteA little squirt of WD 40 on the hinges and perhaps old salty will be able to open that door.
ReplyDeleteThat bright red boat catches the eye...
ReplyDeletebelle vieille maison, avec cette enseigne
ReplyDelete"I'll tell you that right now, mister!" Seems like a lot of fisherman are born into the lifestyle.. The reds in your photo, the boats, the reflection in the window are a nice connection to the red of the lobsters...
ReplyDeletenice story birdman.
ReplyDeleteNot a job I'd like either, but I do like lobster.
ReplyDeleteI like the detail of that fish and the red boat!
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Léia
Keep these shots coming. You're one of the best things for Maine tourism.
ReplyDeleteInteresting composition with all the grey, then bingo two shades of red at the bottom. I like it!
ReplyDeleteThis fish house photo is something I could imagine belonging in a travelogue on Maine. So glad though its not located where tourist swarm. -- barbara
ReplyDeletehard work that is romanticized, too.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you have to be pretty hardy to do that type of work. Nice framing on this photo!
ReplyDeleteAye so a landlubber ye be Birdman, aaaaaaar! Moi aussi! (did I mention I was multi lingual haha!)
ReplyDeleteBird,
ReplyDeleteA photograph I would gladly buy and hang on my wall. I love its soft grays and then BAM the red boats. Won my heart you have with this one.
V
Perfectly composed! Love the contrast of the gray clapboard houses with the smooth red boats. THis one deserves to be embiggened (tm Lowell) and framed!
ReplyDeleteNice find. Love the red for that splash of color.
ReplyDeleteFabulous pic!
ReplyDeleteLove the splash of color. Definitely sounds like a tough, honest living.
ReplyDeleteThe red boat sure catches the eye. Would I live that life? No. Not at all.
ReplyDeleteI smell the sea.
ReplyDeleteI like the boat and the house is it for sale
ReplyDeleteWhat would life be like without them...less interesting for sure. Great photo; love the boat.
ReplyDeleteOf course the red boat really does it, but the other ingredients are interesting too. A find combination of elements!
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