Cape Cod Canal Train Bridge

 

Boston Light

Thought I would post a photo of Boston Light.  Just because.

ON A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DAY

On a recent trek from the South Shore up to the North Shore of Massachusetts for a scallop plate lunch at Woodman's of Essex, we drove back over the Zakim Bridge.  I don't think I'll ever become tired of the simplicity and beauty of this bridge.

Carousel Motion

Last night I went to Nantasket Beach in Hull, MA to shoot some photos.  The sun was beginning to set, so it was difficult to get really good settings to compensate for the lighting - well, it would have been possible had I brought my tripod.  I really shouldn't leave home without it!  As the sun was setting my friend Susan and I walked along the beach and ended up at the Carousel, alive with lights and music and kids laughing as they went around and around.  I shot this image of the Carousel handheld.  I kind of like the motion of the lights, and the barely visible horses and children as they enjoyed the ride.  A better and sharper photograph would have happened had I bothered to lug the tripod with me!  When I return to Nantasket, with my tripod, I will shoot some more images of the Carousel.  It's a cool effect.  We finished the night with a delicious ice cream from the Carousel Ice Cream Shop and sat for a while enjoying the ocean breeze.

Old Route 58 in Carver, MA

Took a lovely, leisurely ride down to the Cape Cod Canal on Route 58.  Along the way, we came across a short section of "Old Route 58", also known as "Old Main Street" in Carver, Massachusetts.  Brought back memories of being a young kid going for rides and riding down this 'country' road, with the two travel lanes separated by tall pine trees, woods on either side, picnic tables along the way to stop and eat a bite of lunch.  

Gloucester Schooner - Mayor's Race 2011

On Sunday, September 4, I was fortunate enough to sail out among the schooners as they participated in the Mayor's Race, part of the Gloucester Schooner Festival.  The weather could not have been more perfect for sailing.  The sun was shining, there was a light breeze, and the waves were minimal.  It was a lot of fun, and a terrific day for photography.



Billowing sails seem to dwarf the small schooner in the background!



This gentleman seems to have found the perfect vantage point!







Old Cordage Park - Plymouth, MA

Spent an interesting morning walking around the old Cordage Park buildings in Plymouth, MA.  I chose to
use black and white for these two photos as the condition and character of the buildings seemed to
warrant the lack of color.

Although the buildings at first glance do not appear to be in ruins, the infrastructure has deteriorated to the point that there are plans to revitalize the area with a new waterfront development.  These once proud buildings were home to the world's largest rope maker.

Luddam's Ford Park - Hanover, MA

Elm Street Bridge - 1894

Participated in my first "Meet Up" with the Plymouth Photography Meet Up group.  We met mid-morning at Luddam's Ford Park off of Elm Street in Hanover, MA.  Luddam's is a beautiful, peaceful conservation area with walking trails, a stream, open fields, and a pond.  Even though the fall foliage is just past its peak, there were still some beautiful colors left to enjoy.

Herring Run "Ladder"