Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Halifax Shipping Lane : November 20th, 2009

'Halifax Shipping Lane : November 20th, 2009'
oil on canvas
12" x 12"
$ 180 ~

This was by far one of the most interesting days that I have seen since I began this project. The harbour never stops. In the background the Stadt Berlin (Cma-Cgm Canada Inc.) is being escorted out of port by the Pilot Boat (just to the right of the ship). It seems oblivious to the fact that just a kilometer or so closer there is a search and rescue exercise underway. And oblivious to the search and rescue exercise is the local fishing boat that just continues on.

And why wouldn't he. This is nothing new for the captain of the small boat. This is business as usual.