Lee Costa

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Brant Rock and Green Harbor — An Evening in Marshfield

We arrived at Brant Rock in Marshfield late in the afternoon, heading down to the coast to walk before the light disappeared. Having spent most of my life on the South Shore, I know this part of Marshfield well. Late-day light changes the whole place. The water often looks calmer, the shadows stretch across the…
Golden Hour at Weir River Farm

I drove by Weir River Farm while I was in the area and stopped for a few photos. The entrance off East Street is one I pass often, and the late afternoon light was lining up just right. Weir River Farm is a Trustees of Reservations property in Hingham along the Weir River. It’s still…
Afternoon at Norris Reservation in Norwell

I stopped by Norris Reservation in Norwell recently for a hike and ended up taking far more photographs than expected. The afternoon conditions were excellent, and there were interesting scenes throughout this scenic reservation that were hard to walk past. Managed by The Trustees of Reservations, it features a network of trails through woodland and open landscape, making…
Along the Way — May 25, 2026 — Couch Beach, Marshfield

A quiet afternoon at Couch Beach in Marshfield, where a short trail through the pines leads out to the North River marsh. The light was too good to pass by — long shadows in the woods, bright grass along the water, and driftwood resting at the sandy edge of the river. Slightly disappointing lack of…
The Yellow House on Grant Street

I was making my way through Weymouth the other afternoon and spotted this yellow house on the corner of Grant Street. The golden light was hitting the siding just right, and that sweeping curve in the road made it impossible to walk past without stopping for a frame.
Along the Way – February 5, 2026

Even with the landscape still buried in snow, we’ve been fortunate to have nearly daily sunshine since the storm. This afternoon, I took the chance to enjoy some of it on a walk through Ames Nowell State Park in Abington.
Ordinary Glow

I’ve always been drawn to the way light can transform even the most ordinary corners. I saw this golden hour glow hitting the fence line and just wanted to capture how it felt in that moment.
Acushnet

The Acushnet tug in the last light of sunset in Hull, Massachusetts.
Golden Hour Over the Old Base

The last light of the golden hour spilled across the old base of South Weymouth Air Station, highlighting empty roads, open fields, and the silent hangars that remain. What really drew me in was the sharp contrast between the white snow and the deep orange and yellow hues of the sunset. As the winter wind swept across…
Yellow and Green

A row of seasonal houses brightens the edge of a neighborhood in Hull, Massachusetts, holding onto their color through winter. I was drawn to how the owners painted the boarded doors and windows to match, turning a practical choice into a thoughtful detail.
Along the Way — November 2, 2025

I’ve been wanting a simple way to share the smaller moments. Along the Way is where I collect photographs that don’t need a full post but still feel worth keeping. Most are made during walks with my wife and dog, or in familiar places close to home. Nothing planned or polished — just quiet observations from a…
Autumn Landing

Autumn arriving at Howland’s Landing in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Boats off the water and the landing settling into the quieter months ahead.