Little Less Gloomy June

Oops, guess I missed a few frames from the Center for Wooden Boats! And these were some of my favorites, too, dang it! :) I switched into random close-up mode, which meant no more blah ol' skies & they turned out to be a little less gloomy :)

Work in Progress
This is a log boat that is under construction. It reminds me of something that I have been thinking about for awhile... I would love to photograph Native American artists as they work their pieces. I already have a couple images in my mind; perhaps a call to Uncle Jim is in order?

Sacred

I am not sure of the significance of this group of feathers on the beam. I am guessing that it is a spiritual piece to guide the carver, or perhaps to protect the carving?

Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Knife
Just kidding, this frame has nothing to do with the game of Clue... it does have to do with a certain library though... the Center has quite a collection of nautical books, and the lighting was Fabulous there! I converted this frame to black and white to give it a classic feel.



Arrrg, it be the Pirate!
The compass on one of the boats caught my eye, and in true random form, I took a picture. It turns out to be quite a remarkable boat; the lady in the Center explained that it is called the Pirate and has quite an impressive history. nice!

Thanks for checking out my pics! I hope you enjoyed the less gloomy version of the Center for Wooden Boats collection!