Tethered to the Tide

Lubec, Maine

There’s a quiet rhythm to life in Lubec, Maine. These boats—Amanda & Aaron, A Fisherman’s Friend, and the unnamed red hull—sit patiently tethered, waiting for their next venture out into the Atlantic. It was a gray, moody day when I made this image—the kind of weather that feels deeply woven into the fabric of coastal Maine. I’m drawn to scenes like this: ordinary moments that speak volumes about the people who work these waters and the enduring connection between sea, land, and livelihood. Sometimes the simplest compositions carry the most weight.