Lee Costa

Tag: long exposure

Bay Bridge Reflections

During my stay in San Francisco, I made the most of my hotel’s closeness to the Bay Bridge, which ended up framing some of my favorite moments. At night, the bridge glowed against the darkening sky, its lights shimmering on the water and pulling us back evening after evening. My wife and I would stroll…
San Francisco Lights From Twin Peaks

After leaving the coast, we decided to make one last stop at Twin Peaks, one of San Francisco’s highest viewpoints. Twin Peaks offers sweeping views of the city and the Bay, making it a must-visit spot to see the city glow at night. On our way there, we realized we had set the GPS to…
Waterfront Rails

A long exposure of the Neponset-Anderson Bridge, a historic train bridge, as seen from Neponset Landing Park in Quincy, Massachusetts. It’s one of multiple points of interest along the Quincy Riverwalk, a scenic 2-mile path that follows the river from Squantum Point Park, passes through Neponset Landing Park, and ends at the gazebo near the…
Scituate Neck Sunrise

Scituate Neck during sunrise, as the dramatic hues of first light sweep across the granite shoreline.
The Doctor’s House

If you have traveled from Hull through Cohasset or simply live on the South Shore, chances are you have seen this house. It sits on a small island named Black Rock, its red shutters standing out against the rugged coastline, a familiar sight to boaters and beachgoers alike. According to local legend, the island became…
Last Light Over Jacobs Pond

A long exposure of Jacobs Pond in Norwell, Massachusetts, taken during the last light of the day. Even with daylight fading quickly, I used my Lee Little Stopper to extend the exposure and smooth the water’s surface for a serene effect.
Green Harbor Beach Jetty

Sunrise at Green Harbor Beach in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Fortunately, the wind was calm, and I was able to fly the drone to capture some aerial views of waves crashing on the rocks nearby. Sadly, the piercing cold cut my stay short.
Mass Audubon Photo Contest Recognition

I’m thrilled to share that my Plymouth Jetty photo won the Best Landscape Photo category in Mass Audubon’s Statewide Photo Contest! It’s an honor to have my love for capturing nature celebrated in this way. A huge thank you to Mass Audubon for the opportunity and for everything they do to protect Massachusetts’ natural beauty.…
Bench with a View

A bench with a view of the Boston skyline from Piers Park in East Boston.
Zakim Bridge at Night

The Zakim Bridge at night in Boston, Massachusetts, photographed from North Point Park in Cambridge.
Longfellow Bridge at Night

The iconic Longfellow Bridge, all lit up at night. Fun fact: This bridge, often called the “Salt and Pepper Bridge” because of its distinctive tower shapes. Completed in 1906, it connects Boston and Cambridge and offers amazing views of the Charles River and city skyline.
Plymouth Jetty Sunrise

A long exposure of the Plymouth Jetty at sunrise. This location is one of my favorite places to visit, as Plymouth’s sunrises are consistently spectacular. On another visit, I captured the vibrant scene below, where the sky seemed to ignite in fiery colors. Such dramatic sunrises are rare, as cloudy mornings often deter people from…