Lee Costa

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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…
Late Afternoon at Aaron River Reservoir

Aaron River Reservoir sits on the eastern edge of Wompatuck State Park, accessible off Beechwood Street in Cohasset, and it doesn’t get nearly the attention of the bike trails or the main entrance off Union Street in Hingham. That’s part of what makes it worth the drive. I got there mid-afternoon on a weekday and…
Along the Way — April 26, 2026 — Webb Memorial State Park

A few frames from a recent walk at Webb Memorial State Park in Weymouth. Early signs of spring are starting to come through, bringing some color back into the shoreline and open spaces.
Devil’s Bridge, Sedona — Before the Crowds

Sedona, Arizona · Devil’s Bridge · Part 7 of a Sedona Series Devil’s Bridge is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area, and if you’ve seen photos of it online you’ve probably also seen the crowds that come with it. Early in the week my wife and I decided we wanted to experience…
Lover’s Knoll, Sedona — Sunrise, Sunset, and Coyotes

Sedona, Arizona · Lover’s Knoll · Part 6 of a Sedona Series Not every good viewpoint in Sedona requires a long hike or a pre-dawn alarm. Lover’s Knoll ended up being one of the easiest places we visited, and one we kept coming back to. It sits just off the main road with a wide,…
Cathedral Rock, Sedona — Worth Every Scramble

Sedona, Arizona · Cathedral Rock · Part 5 of a Sedona Series Cathedral Rock is probably the most photographed formation in Sedona, and after seeing it in person it’s not hard to understand why. The twin spires rise sharply from the surrounding landscape and you can spot them from almost anywhere in town. The hike…
Boynton Canyon & Subway Cave — Into the Canyon

Sedona, Arizona · Boynton Canyon · Part 3 of a Sedona Series Boynton Canyon, along the trail to Subway Cave, was a hike we were excited to explore during our time in Sedona, and it lived up to our expectations. We set out in the morning while the air was still cool, with early light…
Bell Rock, Sedona — A Rock Worth Returning To

Sedona, Arizona · Bell Rock · Part 1 of a Sedona Series My wife and I spent a few days in Sedona this past week, and the landscape really does live up to the hype. Bell Rock was one of the first formations we saw driving into town, and it ended up being a place…
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.
Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary — Winter Haze

Last weekend, during a small snow event, I headed over to Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield to capture a hint of winter. I’ve visited many times before, but I’ve always wondered what those wide-open fields would look like covered in snow. The storm didn’t quite deliver—only a few flurries actually stuck—but the flat, grey…
A Snowy Afternoon at Webb Memorial

Stopped by Webb Memorial State Park in Weymouth after a recent snowstorm. Snow clung to everything, turning the park into a quiet, frozen world. I tried to find contrast in the scene among the uniform white, noticing shapes and textures I might normally overlook.