Lee Costa

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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…
First Light over The Mother Church, Boston

The Mother Church in Boston, also known as the First Church of Christ, Scientist, glowed softly during the early dawn hours. With nobody around, the plaza and reflecting pool felt completely still, the dome and tower mirrored in the calm water. Capturing the full scene without an ultra-wide lens pushed me to improvise. I shot…
Morning Symmetry

Architecture detail of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. Boston, Massachusetts.
Sunrise at the JFK Library

Chasing sunrise in Boston today, I made my way to the JFK Library, hoping to capture the soft glow of morning over its striking architecture and the surrounding waterfront. I had visited before, but only recently noticed that the library’s layout and harbor setting make it a perfect place to enjoy a peaceful morning—regardless of how the…
Seaport Shadows

An early morning in Boston’s Seaport. Walking across and beneath the Moakley Bridge, watching shadows stretch across Fort Point Channel, the old Northern Avenue Bridge, the Boston Harbor Hotel waterfront, and the Tea Party Museum before the city stirs.
An Early Walk Through Boston’s Independence

The Fourth of July feels different when you stand where so much of it began. I have a long tradition of spending holiday mornings exploring a city — especially when I’m traveling. Places that are usually crowded feel empty, a little hushed, since most people had a late night. It gives me the chance to see…
Across the Way

Captured from Squantum in Quincy, looking north across the bay as golden hour bathes the Boston skyline in a warm glow. Slightly off-center to the left is the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
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.
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…
Sunrise Over Charles River Esplanade

The cotton candy-like skies during sunrise over the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Massachusetts.
Vintage Wheels

A vintage blue bicycle, worn by time, rests against a black post on a quiet Boston street.