Tag: sunrise

  • Sandwich Boardwalk Sunrise

    Sandwich Boardwalk Sunrise

    Discovering the Sandwich Boardwalk The Sandwich Boardwalk is a must-see at sunrise for anyone exploring Cape Cod. This 1,350-foot boardwalk stretches over Mill Creek and marshes in Sandwich, Massachusetts, leading to Town Neck Beach. With its stunning marsh views and glimpses of Cape Cod Bay, it had long been on my list of places to…

  • Sunrise at the Mayflower II

    Sunrise at the Mayflower II

    The Mayflower II docked at State Pier in Plymouth, Massachusetts, looked stunning in the sunrise. As a lesser-known fact, the Mayflower II is a full-scale replica of the original Mayflower that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620. Built in 1957 in Devon, England, it sailed across the Atlantic to Massachusetts, following a similar route…

  • Quincy MA from Above

    Quincy MA from Above

    A unique view of Quincy, MA, as seen from the sky. The early light casts a soft glow over the city’s landmarks, including the United First Parish Church, the Stop & Shop corporate office, City Hall, and the 1200 Hancock Street Building. Disclaimer: I conducted this flight in full compliance with Part 107 regulations over…

  • Plymouth Long Beach Sunrise

    Plymouth Long Beach Sunrise

    Soft, beautiful hues bathe the sky at sunrise over Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

  • Sunrise at Manomet Point

    Sunrise at Manomet Point

    Sunrise at Manomet Point in Plymouth, MA. I’ve visited this location in the past but didn’t get a chance to explore the area below. A “No Trespassing” sign had been posted nearby. On this visit, I noticed the sign was gone. The path leading down looked significantly improved, possibly explaining the reason for the sign’s…

  • Plymouth Jetty Sunrise

    Plymouth Jetty Sunrise

    A long exposure of the Plymouth Jetty at sunrise. This location is one of my favorite places to visit, as Plymouth’s sunrises are consistently spectacular. On another visit, I captured the vibrant scene below, where the sky seemed to ignite in fiery colors. Such dramatic sunrises are rare, as cloudy mornings often deter people from…

  • Beyond the Rail

    Beyond the Rail

    Soft morning light blends with the horizon in a peaceful sunrise at Marshfield, Massachusetts.

  • Brant Rock Sunrise

    Brant Rock Sunrise

    A peaceful sunrise at Brant Rock in Marshfield, Massachusetts, bathing the rocky shoreline in warm golden hues as the day begins.

  • Sagamore Bridge Sunrise

    Sagamore Bridge Sunrise

    Catching a sunrise at the Sagamore Bridge had been on my list for quite some time. I arrived early, giving me plenty of time to scout for a good spot. After parking at the Sagamore Recreation Area, I walked west for about ten minutes and found a spot near the water’s edge. A short while…

  • Monochrome Morning at Powder Point Bridge

    Monochrome Morning at Powder Point Bridge

    Monochrome morning at Powder Point Bridge in Duxbury, Massachusetts. I arrived well before sunrise, hoping for a dramatic sky, which is common this time of year. Unfortunately, the morning light didn’t deliver as expected, so I decided to convert it to black and white. In the end, I think the monochrome approach helps highlight the…

  • Morning Mist

    Morning Mist

    Morning mist drifts over Tack Factory Pond in Scituate, MA, softening the landscape as the still water reflects the muted hues of dawn.

  • Scituate Lighthouse: The Power of Revisiting

    Scituate Lighthouse: The Power of Revisiting

    “Every time we revisit a place, it is different because we are different.” – Eliot Porter A few days ago, I returned to Scituate Lighthouse for a sunrise shoot. As I reviewed my shots later, I realized the position of the rising sun at this time of year offers a perfect opportunity to align it…

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