Vader Was Framed

Funny thing about Maine - they LOVE lobster around here. I've never been a fan myself, but I'm fascinated by these prehistoric looking creatures. They are some funky crustaceans. And moose. Lots of imagery with moose here, too. I haven't seen one yet myself, but I hope to, and hopefully not plastered to the windshield of my car.

Tomorrow I'm headed up to Old Town (true name) and Orono to do some research for my other collaborative project with Larissa. We're touring the Old Town Mill and interviewing some professors of forestry and engineering at the University of Maine. With a two hour drive each way, it's going to be a long day. I'm bringing my camera, but I'm skeptical that I'll get any good shots yet. I'm trying to keep an open mind. The writers can get more excited about their subjects early, but as a photographer, I've got to see it first before I can get excited about the project.

I loved this guy's shirt in the seafood store. He offered to pull out "a big one" to show me - how could I say no? He calculated that this lobster was (9) years old, based on its weight of 4lbs. NINE!? His shirt made my day.

Photo: Claire Houston/SALT (c) 2008: Vader Was Framed