Category Archives: Weather

A foggy day on Boston Harbor

Posted on May 9, 2013 by BHB

Today started and finished with heavy fog, with thunderstorms in between. The harbor is peaceful and calm when “socked in” with a heavy fog. The islands lurk in the distance behind a heavy gray veil, while the bridges, buoys and … Continue reading →

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The full moon rising over the South Shore

Posted on April 25, 2013 by BHB

April 25th was the unique combination of a full moon, a sunset moonrise, and a clear night in which the moon can be seen!  Here is a view of the moon rising over the South Shore, from Black Rock beach … Continue reading →

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Still a little cold for Kayaking

Posted on April 10, 2013 by BHB

Various news sources including the Patriot Ledger reported that a Kayaker required rescue this week after capsizing in the waters off Bumpkin Island. Luckily, the Kayaker was rescued. These waters are a prime location for Kayaking in warmer months due … Continue reading →

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Sunrise over Minot Light

Posted on April 4, 2013 by BHB

This morning’s clear skies to the east made for a good sunrise photo opportunity. The subject was Minot Light and the rocks off Black Rock Beach in Cohasset. From this location, Minot Light is almost due East, as is the … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Fishing boats on a dreary winter day

Posted on March 20, 2013 by BHB

Fishing boats sit on the harbor on a calm but dreary winter’s day:

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Storm Photos: Yet another one hits us in March

Posted on March 8, 2013 by BHB

Yet another storm! This one will be lighter on the snow down on the coast, but will be long in duration. The long duration of high wind speed is expected to cause very high seas off the coast and potentially … Continue reading →

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The force of a Nor’Easter: Enough to rip up a 2,000 lb buoy!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by BHB

2013 may be dubbed the year of the storm for coastal residents of Massachusetts. As I write this, another strong storm is on its way to inflict a lashing on our coastline! Here is a photo of something I found … Continue reading →

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Martha’s Vineyard in the dead of winter

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

The Island of Martha’s Vineyard, like many seasonal destinations, becomes desolate as the winter months encroach. However, these seasons highlight not only the island’s natural beauty, but also the self sufficiency that is part of its heritage. The lighthouse at … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: City at Dusk

Posted on February 25, 2013 by admin

A slight sense of seasonal change starts to fill the air over Boston as we enter the last stretch of the dead of winter. While the temperatures have yet to get rise,  the days do begin to get longer. Each … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Blizzard of 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by BHB

The blizzard that hit New England on February 8th-10th was one of the most severe in years and was particularly hard on the coast. Reported wind gusts were >60mph and wave heights as reported by NOAA buoy 44013 (located 16NM … Continue reading →

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