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Storm Photos

The Nor’easter named “Hercules” hammered the Massachusetts coast last night and today. Here are a couple of views of this storm’s wrath from a couple of points south of Boston: Nice day for a swim perhaps? That ocean spray feels … Continue reading

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Scituate harbor has a frozen start to 2014

Fishing boats were locked in place by ice on this cold New Year’s day in 2014:

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North Atlantic views from the air

Heading across the Atlantic Ocean is something that I have always found fascinating. Between the vast expanse of raging North Atlantic and the contours of the sub-arctic coastlines, there is a constant flow of good scenery below throughout the roughly … Continue reading

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Boston Harbor Fishing Boats

The outer Boston Harbor has once again become a fertile fishing ground. Boats converge on the ledges and flats to pursue both lobsters and fin fish, coming from the harbors of South Boston, Hingham, Hull and Winthrop, among others. Below are … Continue reading

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Forests and Quarries: Grape Island and Slate Island

The most noticeable characteristic of Grape Island may be its close proximity to the mainland of Hingham and Weymouth. Located just outside of the Weymouth Back River’s Mouth, the island may be literally a stone’s throw away from Weymouth Neck’s … Continue reading

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Picture (s) of the week: Views of Minot Light at Dusk

Below are several evening photos of Minot Light off the coast of Scituate and Cohasset. Minot light at dusk, as seen from the Cohasset shores:  Moonrise over Minot Light: Minot light as seen from due west, with the moon high … Continue reading

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The Harbor’s Far Northeastern Edge: Calf Island, Little Calf and Green Island

At the Northeastern most edge of the outer Boston Harbor lies Calf Island, with the rocky outcrops of Little Calf Island and Green Island just to the North. Free from development, and highly exposed to the open ocean, these places … Continue reading

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Highlights of exploring the North Shore by boat

Pictured below, the schooner Thomas E. Lannon on a summer afternoon, as she passes Eastern Point Light at the entrance to Gloucester Harbor: The “North Shore” of Massachusetts Bay is rocky, rough and uneven, but provides some stunning views and … Continue reading

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Picture of the Summer: Blue moonrise over the harbor

With summer 2013 wrapping up, I wanted to put up a picture that is my favorite of the summer.This shot was taken during the sturgeon moon in late August 2013. Boston Light is in the foreground, and the photo was … Continue reading

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Georges Island in the Fall

The perspective is one that highlights boston’s unique landscape: A spectacular Civil War-era fort with the silhouette of  a major modern city behind. One of our city’s major historical treasures, George’s Island, benefits from being highly accessible via ferry from Boston and therefore … Continue reading

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