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Title: Loggerhead
The loggerhead turtle is a native of
the warm Atlantic waters off the coast of North Carolina, where females come
to shore to lay their eggs in the warm sands of summer's end.
Title:
Net Fishin'
The
dramatic blue of the net sweeps the eye of the viewer into the eye of the
fisherman, handcasting for the ocean's harvest.
Title: Oysterin'
A simple composition capturing the backbreaking toil of two oyster farmers gathering a fresh crop of saltwater oysters that will take a short journey from the sea to a local oyster bar for the evening crowd. A companion piece to Net Fishin', Osterin' represents man's humble quest to enrich his life with bounty from the sea. A practice that has survived the ages and remains unyielding to modern technology.
Title: Pier Fishin'
There's no more relaxing pastime than fishing from a pier in the dark waters of the Cape Fear River. Ivey Hayes captures the mood and expresses the joy of this simple pleasure through his vibrant colors and flowing lines.
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