Lee Costa

Category: Urban

Blue Hour Fireworks

While walking toward the beach in Humarock, Scituate, to watch the 4th of July fireworks with friends, I passed this spot and had to stop. The deep blue twilight, people gathered on the deck, and bursts of color over the water came together for a memorable summer evening on the South Shore.
Pelican’s Sno-Balls

The former location of Pelican’s Sno-Balls on Dyke Road in Brant Rock, Marshfield — opened in the summer of 2022 as the first Massachusetts location of the North Carolina shaved-ice franchise. The blue shingles, hot pink trim, and yellow curb still hold their color under a clear sky. Even closed, this old shack reads like…
The Ferry Ride Home

The trip into Boston was the destination, but the ferry ride home ended up being the highlight. I captured these as we pushed off from Long Wharf. I looked back at the city as blue hour settled in and the skyline was glowing. Sailboats were anchored in the foreground, the city rising behind them. Farther…
USS Salem (CA-139)

The USS Salem (CA-139), a retired heavy cruiser, rests proudly at the Quincy Shipyard in Massachusetts. This historic vessel, once a formidable presence in the U.S. Navy, now serves as a museum, offering a glimpse into naval history.
A Quiet Morning on the Longfellow

I was eager to get out for another sunrise walk, and the Longfellow Bridge turned out to be the right place to spend my Saturday morning. It has always fascinated me how, in some cities, there’s a narrow window where they feel like they belong to no one in particular. A brief stretch of time…
The Yellow House on Grant Street

I was making my way through Weymouth the other afternoon and spotted this yellow house on the corner of Grant Street. The golden light was hitting the siding just right, and that sweeping curve in the road made it impossible to walk past without stopping for a frame.
Blue Hour from the Other Side of Boston

This weekend, I headed to East Boston to catch first light along the harbor. I started at Lewis Mall Wharf, hoping the early sun would light up the skyline. That was the shot I had in mind. Clean reflections and warm light hitting the glass. It never really happened. The clouds held, and the city…
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…
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.
Solstice Sunrise in the Seaport District

Just a few days ago, I returned to the harbor for sunrise. It is a walk I have taken many times, but this morning felt more meaningful because it happened to be the winter solstice. The solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year, and the sun reaches its lowest arc…
Morning Along Causeway

A few early morning shots of a quiet walk from North Station up Causeway Street to Lovejoy Wharf. On this holiday morning, the city moves differently. Buildings loom, sidewalks stretch empty, and the usual noise is gone.
First Light at the Paul Revere House

I arrived just as the first light touched the rooftops near the Paul Revere House. With the city still asleep and the day being Thanksgiving, I had the rare opportunity to capture this historic landmark without crowds and to take a quiet moment to appreciate its details and the charm of North Square.