Lee Costa

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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…
The Untold Story

Every person has a story, and I couldn’t help but wonder about the untold chapters belonging to this man as he sat perfectly still overlooking the water. Webb Memorial State Park. Weymouth, MA.
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.
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.
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.
An Unplanned Test for the Nikon Zf – Myles Standish State Forest

I took the Nikon Zf out to Myles Standish State Forest for a relaxed afternoon of photography — just a short hike, some quiet frames, and maybe a bit of late light through the trees. It turned into a far better test of the camera’s weather sealing than I had in mind. While parked on…
Spillway Glow

Golden hour light illuminates the spillway at Cleveland Pond within Ames Nowell State Park, Abington MA.
Autumn Reflections at Cleveland Pond

Beautiful autumn reflections on Cleveland Pond in Ames Nowell State Park in Abington, MA. I arrived a bit later than usual; the sunshine would have enhanced the colors of the trees, but nonetheless, the autumn colors still shone through. I have visited this location in the past, and it never fails to disappoint. If you’re…
A City Through the Trees

I captured this scene while walking my dog with my wife through Webb Memorial State Park in Weymouth. We noticed the Boston skyline perfectly framed between the trees, creating a stunning contrast with the lush greenery surrounding us and offering a serene glimpse of the city in the distance.
Cleveland Pond at Ames Nowell State Park

Cleveland Pond at Ames Nowell State Park in Abington, MA, offers year-round daytime recreation. It’s a popular spot for boating and fishing, with scenic trails winding along the pond and through the surrounding woods, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities.
Timeless Niagara Falls

This collection showcases the timeless beauty of Niagara Falls from five different angles, all captured during my recent trip to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
Mouse’s Tank Road

The famous Mouse’s Tank Road at Valley of Fire State Park taken on a recent day trip from Las Vegas. For this photo, due to the current lighting conditions at the time, I had to take a total of three exposures and merge them into one using Lightroom in order to capture all the detail…