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Late Summer Light at Duxbury Beach

The last days of summer look different on Duxbury Beach than they do in July. The pace slows, the air cools, and the sand stretches out quiet and wide. On one of those evenings, I headed there with my wife and our dog to walk the shoreline and catch the fading light. Duxbury Beach is…
Windswept Beauty of Duxbury Beach

Duxbury’s shoreline bathed in the golden hour light, while the wind sent waves through the tall grasses. A stormy energy lingered in the sky, proving once again that nature’s untamed moments make for the best shots.
Sunset Over Duxbury Town Pier

The sky exploded with cotton candy–like colors during sunset over Duxbury Town Pier on a late afternoon visit. A mix of soft pinks, purples, and blues created a stunning contrast against the rugged rocks and weathered pier. Just as quickly as they appeared, the vibrant hues faded, leaving behind the soft glow of twilight.
Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS

After my first failed attempt last week, I finally managed to spot and photograph Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS (C/2023 A3) in the night sky. At first, I wasn’t sure where the best location would be, but I eventually chose Duxbury Beach. The idea was to capture the historic Powder Point Bridge in the foreground, adding some interest…
Storm Clouds over Duxbury Town Pier

Storm clouds approach Duxbury Town Pier in Duxbury, Massachusetts, casting a dramatic mood over the waterfront.
Northern Lights Watch

A couple of cars parked at Duxbury Beach in an attempt to watch the Northern Lights. I took this photo while trying to see them this past Friday since I had missed them the previous night. Unfortunately, the skies remained empty.
Gifford Bog

Gifford Bog is the oldest working cranberry bog in Duxbury, Massachusetts. This property was acquired by the Town of Duxbury as conservation land in 2015 but in earlier times, it owned and farmed by the Gifford (c. 1845) and Merry (c. 1964) families.
Soft Hues At Duxbury Beach

Soft hues colored the late afternoon landscape during a walk at Duxbury Beach Reservation.
Duxbury Pier Lighthouse

The Duxbury Pier Lighthouse stands majestically at sunset. To capture these photos, my wife and I drove to the end of Plymouth Long Beach and walked the rest of the way. From there, I flew my drone about half a mile to the lighthouse while maintaining visual line of sight. We delighted in watching a…