We have spiny lobsters in the Caribbean unlike the New England version that have the large claws, ours are mostly leggy with the meat found in the tail.
Caught 9X12 oil on stretch linen canvas
The size of the fish and lobster is getting smaller as the overfishing continues to be paradoxically problematic. It’s a source of income for fishermen as well as a pride of heritage. And a desired food source for people who appreciate fish over meat.
How to justify the balance is elusive.
As is the color adjustment on this blog. In life, this piece is much more vibrant and contrasted. Even with tweaking on Photoshop, I can’t get it right.
And while some living things have the natural desire to escape, others seem to prefer wanting IN, as noted in our local newspaper recently:
Let us in or we’ll shoot?
Asheville: The North West of The South East 