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Queen Mary 2 departing Boston Harbor

The Queen Mary 2, one of the largest cruise ships in the world, was in Boston Harbor yesterday (thursday 9/12). I caught a shot of her leaving the harbor late last night: Here is a good view of the Queen … Continue reading

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Gloucester: Eastern Point and Thacher Island

I was lucky enough to make it up to Gloucester yesterday for a bit of fishing and sightseeing.  I brought my good Nikon camera and was able to take some cool shots along the Cape Ann coast. Gloucester Harbor is … Continue reading

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Myles Standish State Park: A Monument with a View

Myles Standish State Park in Duxbury: Some history and some great views… Named for the military leader of the Pilgrim’s 1620 expedition to Plymouth, Myles Standish State Park is located high up on a pine forest hill in the South of … Continue reading

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Picture of the week: Skyline from Charlestown with a Tall Ship

This week’s picture of the week was taken Friday evening, at the kickoff to the long weekend. A tall ship, the Roseway, passes by the city skyline as seen from Charlestown:

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Snake Island: The North Shore Island

Snake Island, while one of Boston Harbor’s least notable, is unique in its proximity to the North Shore side of Boston harbor, most unlike the others. Many of Boston Harbor’s islands are located in close proximity to the coastlines of … Continue reading

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Lighthouses along Massachusetts Bay

Lighthouses: These iconic nautical landmarks have served an important purpose for hundreds of years. While that purpose has been somewhat obscured by modern nautical technology driven by satellites, lighthouses are still quite relevant and useful to mariners of all skill … Continue reading

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A unique perspective: Boston Harbor by tug boat

We have all seen the big cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers entering and exiting the harbor via tug boat, but most of us don’t get the unique view of Captain Ross McDonagh (@DJRosko82) who shared some of his photos taken … Continue reading

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Brilliant summer sunset out at Calf Island

The sun sets over Calf Island in Outer Boston Harbor. The long rocky outcrop of the island is visible, as is the distant silhouette of the Boston Skyline. Last night, August 21st, made for an ideal, bright red sunset given … Continue reading

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Picture of the week: Boston Light up close

A recent photo of Boston Light up close on a nice clear day. I recently adopted this photo as my new twitter (@bhbeacon) background:

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Deer Island Light: One of the strangest looking lighthouses around

Deer Island Light is perhaps the strangest looking of Boston’s four major light houses, but it one of the most useful. Located several hundred yards south of Deer Island, this structure sits near the busiest entrance to the Boston Harbor. … Continue reading

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