Lee Costa

Tag: sunrise

Wired Autumn

A heavy rainstorm had just moved out of Southern New England, leaving behind dense ground fog over the marsh. As the sun rose, the clearing light poured through the mist, lighting up the intense fall foliage and creating a brief, striking atmosphere near High Voltage Paintball in Holbrook, Massachusetts. I was already out with my…
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…
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,…
Sunrise at the JFK Library

Chasing sunrise in Boston today, I made my way to the JFK Library, hoping to capture the soft glow of morning over its striking architecture and the surrounding waterfront. I had visited before, but only recently noticed that the library’s layout and harbor setting make it a perfect place to enjoy a peaceful morning—regardless of how the…
Off Duty Sunrise

A lifeguard chair rests empty in the pastel light at Sandy Beach in Cohasset, soon to be surrounded by the sounds of summer.
Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse at Sunrise

I woke up today and decided to head to Cohasset in an attempt to catch a sunrise. It had been a while since I was last out for a sunrise shoot, mostly because, in the summer, the sun rises early. Really early. Around 5:00 AM, give or take. But today felt like the right day…
Driftlight

The smoke from Canadian wildfires was noticeable along the Scituate coast a couple days ago. It muted the sky, softened the sun, and gave everything a warm, amber-orange glow.
Scituate Neck Sunrise

Scituate Neck during sunrise, as the dramatic hues of first light sweep across the granite shoreline.
A Secret Spot for Capturing the Boston Skyline

A Secret Spot for Capturing the Boston Skyline has always been hiding in plain sight. You might not expect one of the city’s best skyline views to come from such an ordinary location, but sometimes, the most breathtaking perspectives are found where you least expect them. Not every stunning view is easy to find, and…
Edge of Spring

With spring on the horizon, I snapped this scene at Weymouth Great Pond at sunrise, where the thaw is slowly starting to unfold.