A photo project has been brewing in my mind for some time.
There is an abundance of boats throughout the Pacific Northwest that will never see water again (except for the rain). I notice vessels grounded along the shore while others are far from the water.
Every time I drive by an old boat that is no longer seaworthy, I see the potential for a series of photos. Like old cars and buildings, old boats tell a story.
This long-term photo project, “Forever Grounded,” will share the stories of the crafts I find and capture with my camera.
I’m starting the series off with several boats I found on a recent visit to the coastal community of Bay Center, Washington.
The primary industry in Bay Center centers on the oyster fishery, and these boats spent their life pursuing oysters.
It is doubtful these boats will be rescued from a life on shore and returned to their former purpose.
