Tag: ocean views
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
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…
Sunwashed
The crosswalk, sunwashed and worn by time, reminded me of the calm, retro feel of an 80s coastline.
Golden Hour at the Pier
Fiery skies during golden hour at a local pier on the South Shore of Massachusetts.
Plymouth Long Beach Sunrise
Sunrise at Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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…
End of Day
The commercial fishing boat, Gabriella Rose, returns to the dock at the end of the day in Scituate Harbor, Massachusetts.
Pier Stars
The starburst effect on the pier lights in Hull, Massachusetts reminded me of stars in the night sky. In photography, this effect happens when small, bright light sources, like streetlights or the sun, radiate sharp, pointed rays. You can achieve this by using a small aperture (a high f-stop number like f/16 or f/22). In…
USCG Station Point Allerton
The USCG Station at Point Allerton in Hull, MA, is illuminated during the blue hour. I used a long exposure to create the silky water effect. Since the sun had already set, I didn’t need an ND filter to slow the shutter.
By the Pier
Look closely, and you’ll spot a man sitting on the rocks near the pier, enjoying the sunset in Hull, Massachusetts.
Twins
A pair of Jeep twins at Nantasket Beach in Hull, Massachusetts during golden hour.