Hauling in Scallops

Set against a darkening sky heavy with incoming weather, Hauling in Scallops captures the raw, high-stakes drama of life on the open water. Three Panamanian fishermen strain together in tight synchronization, pulling heavy, overfilled scallop nets over the gunwales before the squall breaks. Al Sprague’s treatment of the moody atmospheric light contrasts sharply with the glistening haul and the physical intensity of the crew, turning an everyday moment of honest labor into a timeless, dramatic struggle against the elements.