a mile from the shore

Sometimes you’re just in the right place at the right time. The trick is to be ready for it and this morning I was. On the way to Marblehead from Boston, I stopped at a little beach to watch the sunrise. It was overcast, so I was not expecting much, but as I stood atop the seawall, I was astounded as the sky lit up in beautiful shades of purple and magenta! It only lasted a few minutes, but was magnificent.

This small swatch of land I stopped at is Beach Bluff Park on the Marblehead – Swampscott Border. I’ve photographed here before as it is an interesting albeit small preserved area. A local group is working to preserve the land here by rebuilding the seawall that protects it. If you like the images, you might consider helping them out with a small donation.

I just came back from cape cod having experienced one of the unique moments that I treasure. Some people call it Zen, or just relaxing, but whatever you call it, these are what I seek and they are great for taking photographs. The place I discovered, while in a tiny little kayak I borrowed is called West Falmouth Harbor. It’s a unique little cove on Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

As I left the town landing, I didn’t think the light would be great since there was some cloud cover moving in, but the twilight turned into a moment I won’t soon forget. Bobbing there in the bay, just past the jetty I sat taking it all in as the light dimmed and my surroundings took on the blueish hue of night. Here are a couple of images: