I’ve always been drawn to water. Although, if you really knew me, you’d look at me funny right about now, wrinkle you nose and scoff just a bit. You know I have a pretty deep rooted fear about water.
But still, when I’m out and about, my favorite spots seems to have some connection to water; Portsmouth, NH; Newburyport, MA, Plum Island, MA; Provincetown, MA; Rockport, MA; Rye Harbor, NH; you get the idea. Point me towards the ocean and I’m happy to explore.
Waiting for Passengers
Interestingly, I’m not compelled to be ON the water, just NEAR the water. I’m not a fan of boats or boating, but I’m drawn to photograph them. Looking back through my collections, I seem to have a large quantity of boat images. “Waiting for Passengers” has to be an all-time favorite, though.
These are three simple dory’s at the inner harbor of Rockport, MA.
What I noticed first and foremost was the weathered, battered and worn look of the boats. They have a very simple purpose in life; transport fishermen from mooring to shore. There is nothing fancy about them. What I saw here was a need to keep the composition simple otherwise their story becomes complicated. And these boats are far from complicated.
Yet, at the same time, I’ve managed to bring geometry to the composition. It’s colors are subtle yet striking. There’s a sense of weathered duty in this image. Reminds me of the veteran who still stands proudly in uniform years after he has served.
“Waiting for Passengers” is available for purchase. This is the original piece from the “Scene | Unseen” collection. Fine Art Print, matted and framed in a red maple frame. Overall size is 23″(h) x 19″ (w). $125.00