Lee Costa

Category: Photography

Bench with a View

A bench with a view of the Boston skyline from Piers Park in East Boston.
Over the Mountains

Sunset over the mountains of the Blue Hills Reservation, as seen from Granite Links Golf Course in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Boston Harbor Hotel Arch

The iconic Boston Harbor Hotel Arch at Rowes Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts.
Yo-Yo

A Yo-Yo ride at a local carnival comes alive with beautiful colors during blue hour.
Zakim Bridge at Night

The Zakim Bridge at night in Boston, Massachusetts, photographed from North Point Park in Cambridge.
Plymouth Long Beach Sunrise

Soft, beautiful hues bathe the sky at sunrise over Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Sunrise at Manomet Point

Sunrise at Manomet Point in Plymouth, MA. I’ve visited this location in the past but didn’t get a chance to explore the area below. A “No Trespassing” sign had been posted nearby. On this visit, I noticed the sign was gone. The path leading down looked significantly improved, possibly explaining the reason for the sign’s…
By the Road

An old farm house by a road in Bridgewater, MA. The striking beauty of the nearby field during the golden hour caught my attention, prompting me to pull over and capture this scene.
Longfellow Bridge at Night

The iconic Longfellow Bridge, all lit up at night. Fun fact: This bridge, often called the “Salt and Pepper Bridge” because of its distinctive tower shapes. Completed in 1906, it connects Boston and Cambridge and offers amazing views of the Charles River and city skyline.
Plymouth Jetty Sunrise

A long exposure of the Plymouth Jetty at sunrise. This location is one of my favorite places to visit, as Plymouth’s sunrises are consistently spectacular. On another visit, I captured the vibrant scene below, where the sky seemed to ignite in fiery colors. Such dramatic sunrises are rare, as cloudy mornings often deter people from…
End of Day

The commercial fishing boat, Gabriella Rose, returns to the dock at the end of the day in Scituate Harbor, Massachusetts.
Pier Stars

The starburst effect on the pier lights in Hull, Massachusetts reminded me of stars in the night sky. In photography, this effect happens when small, bright light sources, like streetlights or the sun, radiate sharp, pointed rays. It can be achieved by using a small aperture (a high f-stop number such as f/16 or f/22),…