Monthly Archives: October 2013

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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