Gig Harbor Boat Shop

I photographed a feature on the Gig Harbor Boat Shop in Gig Harbor, Wash., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 for The New Tribune.

The Shoot:
The Gig Harbor Boat Shop is a not for profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the harbor’s working waterfront.

The Image:
The restoration process of the No. 2 Thunderbird, Pirouette, included finding the original inclinometer and builders name plate, which will be put back into the cabin of the vessel. Thunderbird class vessels are plywood constructed sailboats, which were typically made by each of the individual owners. The original design was done by Ben Seaborn and Ed Hoppen built No. 1 and No. 2, both of which are currently being restored.

Details:
Camera: Canon 1D Mark IIn
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
Flash: Canon Speedlite 580EX: ETTL -1.66
ISO: 800
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
F-Stop: f/2.8

The Image:
Matt Meacham volunteers his time to document and help in the restoration process of the No. 2 Thunderbird vessel, which was originally crafted in 1959. It is one of a few projects the team of volunteers are currently working on at the boat shop.

Details:
Camera: Canon 1D Mark IIn
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
ISO: 800
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
F-Stop: f/2.8