Wild Oyster Harvesting... Damariscotta, Maine



Off to the river, mean low tide.


I have never had the opportunity to participate and document the wild harvesting of fresh Maine oysters during low tide from the Damariscotta River bed.  Especially in the middle of an early morning snow!  No snow and the images would have been rather bland...  


On the right you'll see as we begin the long our trek down to the mighty Damariscotta River; famous for many things in our country's history.

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Breathtaking view as we come down the rocky slope from the path.  There was a certian surreal feeling to the time spent on the "floor" of the river, knowing that in a few short hours, such massive amounts of water would be returning to reclaim this space.

Bingo...!  Ted scores a real beaut'.



The long walk back up with the goods....




A successful morning.  Now, who shucks?

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