The thoroughfare between Isle au Haut and Kimball island to the west is the mooring spot for many of the island lobstermen's boats. Seen here are Handsome (left) and Geneva Sue (right). A thick shroud of morning fog was lifting as this photo was taken; ten minutes earlier the boats were barely visible.

The traditional Maine lobster boat is a beautiful vessel. The gentle upward sweep of the bow, the clean lines of the foredeck, cabin and stern make an unmistakable profile. They are quite perfectly suited to their task, and the design of these boats hasn't seen a lot of change in many decades.