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The beauty and brawn of Maine

A Mainer honors her rustic state and the people who call it home, winters be damned

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by Lauren Hansen
November 30, 2015

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(Canbra Hodsdon)"In this day and age, fewer and fewer people have the patience, tolerance, and hardiness to withstand [the Maine winter], let alone live in it," says Hodsdon, "so I work to visually expose them to it."Though she now lives outside of Boston, Hodsdon was born and raised in the "vacationland" and her project, Northern Customs, is a personal, ongoing exploration of the state that uses its most brutal season as inspiration.

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(Canbra Hodsdon)Hodsdon also photographs Mainers she grew up with — family, friends, and neighbors — who have a special connection to the landscape. By photographing the individual, Hodsdon captures the spirit of the state."The core elements of being a Mainer are unity, helpfulness, and respect," she says. "With that welcomeness comes automatic respect. They are not quick to judge."

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(Canbra Hodsdon)In her reverent landscapes, the harsh indifference of the season is transformed into something worth cherishing: Proud pine trees stretch out of frame; delicate tree buds break out of their cocoons; even stacks of timber carry a solemn nobility."I want outsiders to see there is more than meets the eye," Hodsdon says, "that a single place can inspire people to live with a deep connection to the land because they appreciate and respect it."

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(Canbra Hodsdon)To see more of Canbra Hodsdon’s work, you can check out her website, or follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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