Lee Costa

Category: Photography

Along the Way — November 2, 2025

I’ve been wanting a simple way to share the smaller moments. Along the Way is where I collect photographs that don’t need a full post but still feel worth keeping. Most are made during walks with my wife and dog, or in familiar places close to home. Nothing planned or polished — just quiet observations from a…
An Unplanned Test for the Nikon Zf – Myles Standish State Forest

I took the Nikon Zf out to Myles Standish State Forest for a relaxed afternoon of photography — just a short hike, some quiet frames, and maybe a bit of late light through the trees. It turned into a far better test of the camera’s weather sealing than I had in mind. While parked on…
Nantasket at First Light: A Morning Journey

Nantasket at first light, with the streets and parking areas nearly empty and the water catching the first hint of color from the rising sun. I spent some time near the historic Paragon Carousel before slowly making my way down to the beach. As the sun climbed higher, I took a few photos of the colorful…
Autumn Reflections at Wachusett Reservoir

While driving toward the Old Stone Church in West Boylston to capture its autumn colors, we spotted the Wachusett Reservoir shimmering in the afternoon light. The water was glassy and still, perfectly reflecting the autumn trees along the shoreline.
Chasing Autumn at the Old Stone Church

It has long been a goal of mine to capture the Old Stone Church during the autumn season. I’ve attempted it in the past with little success—or, rather, the drama and colors I hoped for never materialized. West Boylston is about an hour and a half away from me, making the trip a bit challenging,…
Deer Island Geometry

Clear light and calm harbor water at Deer Island in Boston, where the digesters’ repeating curves and edges created a quiet geometry across the harbor.
Autumn Landing

Autumn arriving at Howland’s Landing in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Boats off the water and the landing settling into the quieter months ahead.
Wired Autumn

A heavy rainstorm had just moved out of Southern New England, leaving behind dense ground fog over the marsh. As the sun rose, the clearing light poured through the mist, lighting up the intense fall foliage and creating a brief, striking atmosphere near High Voltage Paintball in Holbrook, Massachusetts. I was already out with my…
Clouded Morning at Delano’s Wharf

The sky didn’t give me the colors I wanted, but the calm, overcast light at Delano’s Wharf in Kingston, turned out to be the perfect counterpoint, making this historic scene feel timeless. Merchant Benjamin Delano and his brother-in-law, sea captain Peter Winsor, founded this waterfront site in 1802.The structure you see served as their warehouse at Rocky Nook, becoming a critical part of the town’s maritime…
Slow Turn at the Reservoir

Captured last week at the Blue Hills Reservation, where the trees remain mostly green despite the season’s approach. A dry summer has delayed the usual burst of color, leaving only faint hints of yellow along the edge of the reservoir.
Leaning Charm

A small, leaning building on a quiet street in Cohasset, Massachusetts. I’ve driven by it many times and always wondered what its story might be.
Morning Light at Granite Avenue Drawbridge

The Granite Avenue Drawbridge in South Boston glowed beautifully in the morning light, its steel catching the first colors of sunrise. Built in the early 20th century, the bridge has long been part of the city’s daily rhythm. I’ve driven over it countless times and have also always admired the quick glimpse you get of…