Lee Costa

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A Summer Evening at Sail Boston 2026

After weeks of unpredictable weather, Sail Boston 2026 arrived with a nearly perfect summer day. I spent the afternoon exploring Boston Harbor, surrounded by historic tall ships and thousands of people lining the waterfront. Finding clear views was sometimes a challenge, with crowds packed in around many of the ships. Rather than trying to document every vessel,…
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…
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…
Sunrise from the BU Bridge

A cold February morning, the Charles River mostly frozen as the skyline slowly caught the first light. From the BU Bridge, the city felt still. Steam lifted from rooftops as the sun broke between the buildings, sending a sharp burst of gold across the ice before the light softened. I stepped about ten feet onto…
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…
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 Shadows at Union Wharf

Early morning light spilling across Union Wharf in Boston’s North End at sunrise, casting long shadows along the dock and buildings. The scene had a wide dynamic range, so it took some careful recovery in post to reveal the subtle details hidden in the darkest areas, all thanks to the power locked inside a RAW…
Sunrise at the Waterfront

During a short walk around Fan Pier Marina at sunrise, I captured a few views as the golden hour light transformed the Boston Waterfront. This was the kind of light every photographer dreams of—soft, warm, and fleeting over the harbor.
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.
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.