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Georges Island in the Fall

Posted on October 5, 2013 by BHB

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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The South Shore: Long distance perspectives from sea

Posted on September 30, 2013 by BHB

The ocean’s vast expanse obscures the structures on land and makes little of the distance between them. Below are some photos of landmarks around the south shore, as seen from far out in the ocean, and taken with a zoom … Continue reading →

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Gallops Island: The Central Island

Posted on September 22, 2013 by BHB

Closed to the public for health concerns relating to the presence of asbestos, Gallops Island continually remains a question mark in the minds of Boston Harbor visitors. Due to its central location, one cannot help but cruise by and see … Continue reading →

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Graves Light Up Close

Posted on September 14, 2013 by BHB

Graves Light up close: A photo of Graves Light, which was reportedly sold for $934,000 last week. Lying low to the waterline and then extending out below it for several hundred yards to the northeast, Graves Ledge is jagged and … Continue reading →

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Queen Mary 2 departing Boston Harbor

Posted on September 13, 2013 by BHB

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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Myles Standish State Park: A Monument with a View

Posted on September 5, 2013 by BHB

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

Posted on September 2, 2013 by BHB

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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Lighthouses along Massachusetts Bay

Posted on August 25, 2013 by BHB

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

Posted on August 23, 2013 by BHB

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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Deer Island Light: One of the strangest looking lighthouses around

Posted on August 19, 2013 by BHB

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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