Dries Buytaert

Vinalhaven

A cabin on Vinalhaven, an island off the coast of Maine, with no running water or electricity. We washed the dishes with water from a well, bathed by swimming in an old quarry, bought lobsters straight off a boat and spent the evenings by candlelight. With Ori, Marianne, Nika, Lev and Beans the dog.

A child and an adult swim in a quarry, with the child paddling and the adult floating on their back.
Swimming in an abandoned quary. We didn't have running water in the cabin so we went swimming in the quary to bath/shower.
A young child with blond hair and an orange shirt looks concerned while gazing at something off-camera.
A young child in an orange shirt and red cap sits on a rock near the water, looking away.
A young child wearing sunglasses, a red baseball cap, and a blue shirt sits outdoors with a neutral expression.
A young child with blonde hair and an orange shirt winks playfully at the camera.
Seasoned chicken pieces cooking on a grill outdoors.
Kids like chicken.
A young child in pyjamas walks on a rocky beach covered in seaweed, looking down while stepping carefully.
Turned out to be a bad idea as the pyjamas were really dirty afterwards.
A wet brown dog emerges from the water, gripping a large stick in its mouth.
A sailboat with tall masts moves across the open water, with rocky shoreline in the foreground.
Two young children wearing floatation gear sit in an inflatable boat on the water, holding onto the handles.
Two butterflies with blurred wings hover near a purple wildflower on a green, leafy plant.
A person steps out of a cabin onto a wooden deck with laundry hanging and someone lounging on a chair.
Three children sit at a wooden table inside a cabin, engaged in an activity.
Glass jars filled with colorful gummy rings sit on a shelf, each labeled with different flavors like cherry and peach.
Glass jars filled with colorful candies, including gummy strawberries, sour cherries, and sourbelts, labeled with handwritten tags.
A fuzzy yellow caterpillar with black markings crawls along a smooth surface against a blurred background.
Two plastic basins filled with water for washing dishes, with clean dishes drying on a rack nearby.
No running water so we had to do the dishes with water from a nearby well.
Dishwashing supplies, including soap, sponges, and a plastic basin, set up for washing dishes without running water.
No running water so we had to do the dishes with water from a nearby well.
A person with messy hair takes a mirror selfie with a camera, partially hiding their face.
A person is partially submerged in water, with only their hands and wrists visible above the surface.
A man wearing glasses and a blue Drupal T-shirt looks up with sunlight on his face.
A table lit by candles and a lantern, with a bottle of wine, a glass, and other items.
An adult and two children explore a rocky, grassy area near a beach, with one child climbing a rock.
A person wearing sunglasses sits outdoors, holding a pen and notebook, appearing to be in thought.
A woman wearing sunglasses holds a young child in her arms while standing in a grassy field.
A yellow kettle is heating on a gas stove, with steam rising as water boils for coffee.
Cooking water to make coffee.
Metal kitchen utensils, including a grater, strainer, and frying pan, hang from hooks in a well-lit space.
An adult and two children sit on the grass, holding kite handles and smiling while flying a kite together.
A baby in a blue shirt sucks their thumb while looking slightly past the camera, outdoors with blurred greenery.
A baby with wet hair sits in a large plastic bucket, looking up while gripping the edge.
A baby in a beige hooded sweater sits on a cushion, looking up with a curious expression.
A woman sits outdoors, smiling while holding a baby who looks off to the side.
Two people stand on a dock next to a lobster boat, handling crates filled with seafood.
We bought 5 lobsters directly of this boat.
The interior of a working lobster boat, showing navigation equipment, tools, and personal items in a worn cabin.
We bought 5 lobsters directly of this boat.
A red lobster boat floats in the harbor, loaded with fishing gear and equipment.
Close-up of a lobster's head, showing its eye, spiny shell, and antennae in sharp detail.
Piles of seaweed cover the rocky shoreline at low tide, with trees and water visible in the background.
A smiling woman wearing a cap and sunglasses raises her arms outdoors on a sunny day.
A woman wearing a cap and sunglasses smiles while looking at the camera.
A blurred silhouette of a person walking along a rocky shoreline at dusk, with calm water in the background.
A crescent moon shines over calm water, casting a bright reflection, with trees framing the night sky.
A young girl with light skin and brown hair smiles softly while looking slightly to the side in sunlight.
Two children wearing hats crouch by the water, looking down and exploring the shallow shoreline.
A young girl and boy sit on the grass in a wooded area, engaged in conversation.
A man with a shaved head and a tan shirt leans forward, smiling at the camera.
A person wearing a light-colored hat and yellow scarf looks downward with a focused expression.
A man in a hat reclines on rocks while a brown dog sniffs near his face.
A man in a hat holds a young girl wearing floaties and a swimsuit, looking down together.
A person in a yellow hoodie sits outside, peeling vegetables over a metal bowl while preparing food.
A person in a wetsuit stands on rocky shore, looking out at the ocean.
A person wearing a hat carries a baby in a front carrier while walking through a mossy forest.
A person in a wetsuit and helmet holds a kite control bar while walking through shallow water with a kiteboard.
A person in a swim shirt and shorts smiles while leaning forward near the water.
A calm quarry pond surrounded by trees, with a rocky shoreline in the foreground.
A young girl walks on a rocky surface while a boy crouches near the water, touching it with his hand.
A pair of shoes soaking in a metal bucket filled with water, placed on grass.
A delicate spider web with missing sections is stretched between thin branches, illuminated by sunlight in a forest.
A woman in a dark room holds a flashlight under her face, creating a spooky lighting effect.
A young child with a pacifier tilts their head and smiles, holding a soft blanket in one hand.
A young child with blond hair and a brown jacket smiles slightly while standing outdoors in a natural setting.
A woman wearing sunglasses carries a young child in a backpack carrier while outdoors on a sunny day.
The sun sets over a calm ocean, casting a soft glow on the water and rocky shoreline.
A small wooden house on stilts stands near a calm body of water, with a rocky mountain behind it.
A hand-lettered wooden sign reading "Tip Toe Mtn. Town Park" is nailed to a birch trunk among evergreen trees.
A small boat rests on the grassy shore, surrounded by tall trees, with calm water visible in the background.
Tall trees frame a view of the water, with a small boat resting on the grassy shore.
Waterfront houses on stilts with wooden balconies and solar panels, overlooking calm water under a clear blue sky.
A man, a young girl, and a dog walk through a grassy field near the water.
A covered well sits in a grassy area under the shade of a large tree.
A young seagull with speckled feathers stands on the edge of a metal surface, looking to the side.