Lee Costa

Tag: ocean views

Soft Hues At Duxbury Beach

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

The A Street Pier and boat launch at sunset in Hull, Massachusetts. This photo was taken at the end of A street. The Boston skyline can be seen on the right corner of the image. This site is part of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, which focuses on protecting the waters of the…
Minot Beach at Sunrise

My previous attempts to capture Minot Beach at sunrise were unsuccessful by the relentless tidal waves and the bitter cold during the winter. However, with the arrival of warmer weather, I ventured out this Sunday morning armed with knowledge from the tidal chart. As the dawn light gradually transformed the sky into a canvas of…
Nut Island Fishing Pier

The Nut Island Fishing Pier is great spot for sunrise and sunset views. Located at the very end of Quincy, in the Hough’s Neck peninsula, the pier offers panoramic vistas of the sun rising and setting over the shimmering waters of Boston Harbor.
Sunrise in Hull, MA

On this Easter Sunday, I found myself in Hull, eagerly awaiting the sunrise. My go-to spot to witness its beauty is at the start of Nantasket Beach, overlooking Long Beach Rock. As expected, it was a breathtaking sight that never fails to impress.
Lobster Boats at Scituate Harbor

Three lobster boats rest peacefully anchored in Scituate Harbor just before sunrise. I used black and white to highlight their intricate details, with the soft morning light bringing out their textures and shapes.
Driftway Conservation Park

Sunset at Driftway Conservation Park in Scituate. What looks like a peaceful tidal river has an interesting past — in the 1930s, Boston Sand and Gravel mined the property and used the wharf to barge sand to Boston for projects including Logan International Airport. The old wharf pilings are still there at low tide.
Portland Head Light In The Winter

My recent trip to Portland Head Light in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, during winter unveiled a new enchantment—snow! Although I had visited before, venturing here on one of the coldest days of the year proved to be an adventure well worth the chill, adding a magical layer to this iconic lighthouse experience.
Portland Breakwater Light

The Portland Breakwater Light (also called Bug Light) is a small lighthouse located in South Portland, Maine. My wife and I decided to make the trip on one of the coldest days of the week and being near the water with such frigid temperatures wasn’t necessarily the best idea. We enjoyed a brief moment outdoors,…
Norris Reservation Boathouse

Norris Reservation Boathouse in Norwell, MA, reflecting on the tidal North River.
Boston Skyline from Longfellow Bridge

The Boston skyline from Longfellow Bridge during both sunrise and sunset in Boston, Massachusetts.
Shadows at Scituate Harbor

Early morning shadows at Scituate Harbor. Opting to adequately expose the sky while letting everything else remain in shadow turned out to be a wise decision.