Lee Costa

Category: Landscape

Sunrise from the BU Bridge

A cold February morning, the Charles River mostly frozen as the skyline slowly caught the first light. From the BU Bridge, the city felt still. Steam lifted from rooftops as the sun broke between the buildings, sending a sharp burst of gold across the ice before the light softened. I stepped about ten feet onto…
A Frozen South Shore Drive

The snow hasn’t loosened its grip yet, and the South Shore remains frozen. With hiking off the table, I kept it simple and took a slow drive along the coast. Taken on an afternoon drive through Cohasset and Scituate.
0° Departure

Captured along the Hull coastline during a brutal cold snap. When the humidity drops and the mercury hits zero, the light takes on a certain sharpness. Worth the numb fingers.
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary — Winter Haze

Last weekend, during a small snow event, I headed over to Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield to capture a hint of winter. I’ve visited many times before, but I’ve always wondered what those wide-open fields would look like covered in snow. The storm didn’t quite deliver—only a few flurries actually stuck—but the flat, grey…
Early Hours in Quincy Square

I parked just west of Chestnut Street and started walking toward the Town Hall area as the light began to come up. The streets were empty and the sky overcast, holding everything in a flat, even tone. Quincy Square was quiet at that hour. Storefronts were closed, sidewalks clear, and the usual movement hadn’t started…
A Winter Stroll Along the Sandwich Boardwalk

A few photos from a short winter stroll along the Sandwich Boardwalk in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Overcast skies and subdued light, yet the place holds its beauty regardless. The golden hue of the winter marsh grass pops against the heavy grey clouds, and the quiet of the off-season makes the walk feel like a private moment with the…
The Hull Greeting

Caught this view in Hull, Massachusetts a few days ago as Glory, the MBTA commuter ferry, dropped off passengers at the dock. Stepping off the boat into that golden sunset felt like the ultimate reset—the sun turning the beach into a mirror and making the commute feel like the best part of the day.
Postcards from Scituate Town Pier

A postcard moment from a calm afternoon at the Scituate Town Pier, with working boats tied up and the harbor sitting still under clear light. A small slice of salt air and sunshine to share. A little about the pier… Scituate Town Pier is one of those places that still feels like a real working…
After Hours

During an early morning walk through Boston’s North End on the way to the waterfront, these entryways caught my eye. The street was empty, the brickwork evenly lit, and the interior light revealed small details that disappear once the day begins.
Ordinary Glow

I’ve always been drawn to the way light can transform even the most ordinary corners. I saw this golden hour glow hitting the fence line and just wanted to capture how it felt in that moment.
Acushnet

The Acushnet tug in the last light of sunset in Hull, Massachusetts.
Golden Hour Over the Old Base

The last light of the golden hour spilled across the old base of South Weymouth Air Station, highlighting empty roads, open fields, and the silent hangars that remain. What really drew me in was the sharp contrast between the white snow and the deep orange and yellow hues of the sunset. As the winter wind swept across…