Lee Costa

Category: Urban

Eustis Estate Museum

I stopped by the Eustis Estate in Milton recently on a late afternoon, drawn mostly to the mansion and its surrounding grounds. The house, with its late 19th-century stonework and towers, stands almost hidden behind old trees and rolling lawn. I didn’t go inside. Instead, I wandered the paths, seeing how solid and imposing the…
An Afternoon Stroll Through The Bradley Estate

The Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, Massachusetts is one of those places you just drift through. In summer, it’s often busy — rented out for weddings and events — but on this afternoon it was quiet. I took the chance to wander through the grounds and explore the formal garden, where beds of roses…
Lightless

This scene caught me off guard — a blue water tower, a small white house, and just enough of that lighthouse vibe to make me stop and capture it. Spotted near The Bradley Estate, Canton, Massachusetts.
Coastal Bend

A winding coastal road hugs the shore near Spinnaker Island, Hull, Massachusetts.
Curvature

Architectural detail of the Neponset Landing condominium in Quincy, Massachusetts. Captured in black and white to emphasize the curvature of the facade and the interplay of light, shadow, and structure.
English Garden at Peace Field

The formal English-style garden at the Old House at Peace Field in Quincy, Massachusetts. Once the home of John and Abigail Adams, this historic property offers a quiet blend of colonial architecture and carefully tended grounds.
Church and Clocktower

St. Nicholas Church and the First Town Hall in Hull, Massachusetts, seen in early light. The town hall, built in 1848, features a prominent clocktower and once served as both a schoolhouse and a space for town offices and public meetings.
Waterfront Rails

A long exposure of the Neponset-Anderson Bridge, a historic train bridge, as seen from Neponset Landing Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. It’s one of multiple points of interest along the Quincy Riverwalk, a scenic 2-mile path that follows the river from Squantum Point Park, passes through Neponset Landing Park, and ends at the gazebo near the…
Charlestown Steel

The USS Cassin Young (DD-793) sits by Dry Dock 1 at the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts. The cloudy skies made for a perfect backdrop, emphasizing its cold steel presence and the force it once carried.
Sunspilled

Early light poured across the concrete floor of a parking garage in Boston, Massachusetts. I stood there for a while, watching the sunlight stretch and shift between the shadows. Framing it was harder than I expected—there was nothing to anchor the frame, only the feeling that the light was enough.
Under the Arches

A woman takes a quiet walk beneath the arching street lamps of a dock at Marina Bay in Quincy, Massachusetts.
A Secret Spot for Capturing the Boston Skyline

A Secret Spot for Capturing the Boston Skyline has always been hiding in plain sight. You might not expect one of the city’s best skyline views to come from such an ordinary location, but sometimes, the most breathtaking perspectives are found where you least expect them. Not every stunning view is easy to find, and…