Lee Costa

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A Quiet Morning on the Longfellow

I was eager to get out for another sunrise walk, and the Longfellow Bridge turned out to be the right place to spend my Saturday morning. It has always fascinated me how, in some cities, there’s a narrow window where they feel like they belong to no one in particular. A brief stretch of time…
Along the Way — April 12, 2026 — Duxbury Beach

Busy with work lately, so I’m a bit behind on posting, but I’m back with another entry in the Along the Way series. This time, a sunrise outing at Duxbury Beach. On my last visit, the bridge had been closed for maintenance, but this time it was open and I was able to drive across…
Returning to Plymouth Jetty

A few photos from a return trip to the Plymouth Jetty and historic Leyden Street during a recent photo walk. I keep coming back for the simple composition of the jetty and the way the light settles across the harbor, especially when the water is still. I’ve photographed this view before, but the light is…
Scituate Harbor After the Blizzard

The morning after the Blizzard of ’26, I headed to Scituate Harbor for sunrise and high tide. I had a simple goal: catch what remained of the storm’s energy and put my new Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S a proper field test. On the way to Scituate Town Pier, I paused at a familiar…
Sunrise from the BU Bridge

A cold February morning, the Charles River mostly frozen as the skyline slowly caught the first light. From the BU Bridge, the city felt still. Steam lifted from rooftops as the sun broke between the buildings, sending a sharp burst of gold across the ice before the light softened. I stepped about ten feet onto…
Solstice Sunrise in the Seaport District

Just a few days ago, I returned to the harbor for sunrise. It is a walk I have taken many times, but this morning felt more meaningful because it happened to be the winter solstice. The solstice is the shortest day and the longest night of the year, and the sun reaches its lowest arc…
Morning Shadows at Union Wharf

Early morning light spilling across Union Wharf in Boston’s North End at sunrise, casting long shadows along the dock and buildings. The scene had a wide dynamic range, so it took some careful recovery in post to reveal the subtle details hidden in the darkest areas, all thanks to the power locked inside a RAW…
Sunrise at the Waterfront

During a short walk around Fan Pier Marina at sunrise, I captured a few views as the golden hour light transformed the Boston Waterfront. This was the kind of light every photographer dreams of—soft, warm, and fleeting over the harbor.
Sunrise at the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge

Late autumn sunrise at the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge. I got up early and made my way to Academy Drive near the Maritime Academy, hoping to catch first light on the bridge and the canal. After some map scouting and light-angle planning the night before, this spot seemed like the best vantage point for…
Nantasket at First Light: A Morning Journey

Nantasket at first light, with the streets and parking areas nearly empty and the water catching the first hint of color from the rising sun. I spent some time near the historic Paragon Carousel before slowly making my way down to the beach. As the sun climbed higher, I took a few photos of the colorful…
Morning Light at Granite Avenue Drawbridge

The Granite Avenue Drawbridge in South Boston glowed beautifully in the morning light, its steel catching the first colors of sunrise. Built in the early 20th century, the bridge has long been part of the city’s daily rhythm. I’ve driven over it countless times and have also always admired the quick glimpse you get of…
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…