The cold snap has me thinking of warmer days. Reviewing the warmer shots from this year had me back in Cape Cod this past July, with glimpses of the oceanfront, marshes, beautiful homes and a seemingly infinite amount of hydrangeas. This scene of a vibrant red dory caught my eye one day on our way off to lunch, and looking at it now brings me back.
Fenway Park turned 100 years old this year, and the amazing historic park will always be a favorite place of mine to visit. This year’s baseball hasn’t been very inspiring, but the sunset this evening at least partially made up for it.
The Hancock Tower stands tall amidst Back Bay as seen from across the Charles River Basin in Boston. A grey and blue sky dictates the scene, letting the color of the Hancock and the rich brick color of the apartment building stand out.
The circus that is the world of New Hampshire in the year before a primary has officially begun. Donald Trump made a few stops throughout town after flying into Pease in the morning…and heading to a fundraiser at the 100 Club sometime after lunch. The crowds on Hanover Street spoke volumes to the fascination we have with all that is celebrity and political.
On another note – I wanted to share an image of The Hancock in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. I love this structure and its beautiful glassy facade that reflects all its neighbors.
For today’s post we travel back through the archives to December 2009 on a quick trip I made to Boston. This image features a few buildings…one of which is among my favorites in the Financial District. Exchange Place is a glassy structure that rises out of the 12-story Boston Stock Exchange, a classic Boston piece of architecture originally constructed in 1896 and redeveloped in 1985 to feature the glass tower. What I like about the building (and I’m sure others hate), is the fact that the original structure is still standing and compliments the new addition, bringing a nice blend of the modern and the historic character of the area. I love the way the structure captures the light around it and reflects neighboring buildings.
One of the most recent additions to the Boston skyline was the Leonard P. Zakim | Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge (named after civil rights activist Lenny Zakim), which is the widest cable stay bridge in the world. The bridge has two prominent towers that the cable stays protrude from, which were meant to mimic the Bunker Hill Memorial nearby. The opening of this bridge was symbolic as the infamous Big Dig project neared completion and Boston roadways were changed for what is likely to be centuries to come. I love the modern and distinctive feel of the structure, and think it’s cool that it has become synonymous with Boston and the recent blockbuster movies that have featured it (The Departed, The Town….and the fact that any Boston interview on a news station seems to be broadcast in front of it).
In any event, I was lucky to have a ride to the airport so I could snap this shot through the sunroof on the way to my first Christmas in Florida. More to follow on that later in the week…hope you enjoy this architectural gem.
A glorious place in the springtime.