Lee Costa

Tag: south shore

Clouded Morning at Delano’s Wharf

The sky didn’t give me the colors I wanted, but the calm, overcast light at Delano’s Wharf in Kingston, turned out to be the perfect counterpoint, making this historic scene feel timeless. Merchant Benjamin Delano and his brother-in-law, sea captain Peter Winsor, founded this waterfront site in 1802.The structure you see served as their warehouse at Rocky Nook, becoming a critical part of the town’s maritime…
Slow Turn at the Reservoir

Captured last week at the Blue Hills Reservation, where the trees remain mostly green despite the season’s approach. A dry summer has delayed the usual burst of color, leaving only faint hints of yellow along the edge of the reservoir.
Leaning Charm

A small, leaning building on a quiet street in Cohasset, Massachusetts. I’ve driven by it many times and always wondered what its story might be.
Sunrise Over Wollaston Beach

Having lived most of my life in Quincy, I’ve watched the sunrise over Wollaston Beach in every season. The quiet shoreline, the shifting colors, and the way the light breaks across the water always remind me why I keep coming back. This autumn has been unseasonably warm, and maybe that’s why the colors felt especially…
First Light at Minot Beach

A few shots from the first light bathing Minot Beach in Scituate, Massachusetts. The sky put on a show with shifting colors as the sun rose above the horizon. I even spotted a couple going into the frigid water for an early swim.
Morning Calm Over the Marsh

Driving toward Minot Beach at first light, I came across this stretch of marsh in Scituate lit with shifting color. The horizon glowed orange while the sky above deepened into blue — a gradient that lasted only minutes before the sun arrived. Even a brief moment like this, glimpsed from the side of the road,…
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…
Exploring South Weymouth Naval Air Station

Exploring South Weymouth Naval Air Station by foot and air offers a glimpse into the site’s rich history and ongoing transformation. The Naval Air Station South Weymouth operated as a U.S. Navy airfield from 1942 to 1997. The Navy initially established it during World War II as the nation’s key northeastern hub for blimps (lighter-than-air craft)…
Sunset Watch at Scituate Lighthouse

Last evening I headed down to Scituate Light after the forecast promised interesting clouds at sunset. It’s a place I always return to, my favorite spot to photograph, where each visit feels different depending on the sky and tide. The clouds stretched across the horizon, though the promised drama never fully arrived, catching only a…
Shelf Cloud Over Cohasset Harbor

Shelf cloud rolling into Cohasset Harbor yesterday afternoon as a strong storm passed through the South Shore. I had the opportunity to take my drone up and capture both the harbor and the quiet moments before the storm. From above, the water was still and the boats steady, but the dark line of the cloud…
Harbor Break

A man sits by the dock, taking a quiet break as he casts a line into the water during sunset in Hull, Massachusetts. Out in the harbor, a few fishing and leisure boats float by, soaking up the last light of the day.
Dockside Palette

Colorful paddle boards and dinghies lined up in Hull, Massachusetts, ready for a day on the water.