Lee Costa

Tag: architecture

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.
Spire and Sky

The Immaculate Conception Parish in Weymouth, Massachusetts, rises like a quiet spire against the sky. This roofline has always stood out to me—tapered and more intricate than it looks at first glance. Maybe that’s my construction background showing, but it’s a roofline I’ve wanted to photograph for some time.
Sunrise at the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge

Late autumn sunrise at the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge. I got up early and made my way to Academy Drive near the Maritime Academy, hoping to catch first light on the bridge and the canal. After some map scouting and light-angle planning the night before, this spot seemed like the best vantage point for…
Autumn Light at Norwell Grange

A vintage farm tractor at the Norwell Grange on Main Street, surrounded by the last of autumn’s color. After years of near-closure, the Grange is stepping back into community life as members restore the historic hall and bring new activity to the space.
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.
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…
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.
Pier 7, San Francisco

I recently rediscovered these photos from around Pier 7 on San Francisco’s waterfront. They never made it into the main series, but I felt they were worth sharing. They’re from the mornings my wife and I spent strolling the pier with a coffee in hand, watching the city come to life as the sun lit…
Golden Gate Horizons

As my San Francisco series comes to a close, it feels fitting to end with the Golden Gate Bridge. Photographing and walking this iconic structure had long been a dream of mine, and finally experiencing both was unforgettable. My wife and I began the day at the Visitor Center, taking in its history and sweeping…