Rockland photographer Jim Dugan plans to give an illustrated presentation about his photography and videos of Maine’s windjammers, many of which should be familiar to Camden residents and visitors.

The talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Camden Public Library.

“Pretty Ladies Dancing Around the Bay: Photography of Maine’s Windjammers,” a hybrid event, will take place at the 55 Main St. library, as well as via Zoom.

Dugan has been teaching photography aboard the schooner Mary Day for more than 20 years and has amassed a huge trove of images. In the last couple years, he’s added drone photography and become FAA-licensed, according to a news rleease from Julia Sagaser, library programs director.

“When I teach photography, I always emphasize that the word photography means ‘drawing with light.’ For me, light is the key. When the light is good, make lots of pictures. When the light is bad, take a nap,” said Dugan.

Dugan’s pictures aren’t just about the pretty boats but also the hard-working crews, the long hours of fit-out and boatyard work, the camaraderie that builds among crew that work so hard together.

“Most of these pictures, I refer to as ‘Timeless Maritime’ as they could be from a hundred or more years ago. But they’re also about a very vital industry that exists today in Maine,” he said.

To attend via Zoom, visit librarycamden.org. To learn more about Dugan, visit jimdugan.com.

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