Tag: ocean views
Plymouth Rock Portico
The Plymouth Rock Portico in Plymouth, Massachusetts. To capture this perspective, I climbed the stairs to Carver Street, where the vantage point is spectacular. I took this photo shortly before sunrise in late fall, which helped ensure the scene was free of people. The Plymouth Rock Portico is a shelter for Plymouth Rock, the legendary…
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…
Bench with a View
A bench with a view of the Boston skyline from Piers Park in East Boston.
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…
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…
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.