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.
Posts Tagged as ‘Massachusetts’
April 28, 2011
A Visit from Donald Trump & A Boston Icon
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.
February 24, 2011
Exchange Place | Boston, MA
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.
December 29, 2010
A Boston Landmark | The Zakim Bridge
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.
November 28, 2010
Eastern Point Lighthouse
As promised, here’s a closer view of the Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester, MA. Just like hundreds of other New England photographers, I love the opportunity to get out and shoot some of these coastal sentinels. I’m always happy when I can walk away with a decent shot or two – so the trip last weekend was well worth rushing around to catch sunset.
November 24, 2010
Eastern Point Lighthouse | Gloucester, MA
Here are more shots featured from the jaw-dropping sunset I enjoyed while checking out the Eastern Point Lighthouse on the southern point of Gloucester, MA. The late afternoon’s sunlight was incredible, despite being just after 4pm, thanks to the angle of the sun early in the day. The jetty was pretty cool, though Chris and I never strayed too far from the lighthouse itself. The tower and light of a lighthouse always fascinate me – so I was sure to get a closer shot…which will be featured this weekend!
November 22, 2010
Sunset in Gloucester
I had some time to travel out of my ordinary routine this weekend, and found myself shooting in Gloucester for sunset. I met up with Chris Lazzery and we scouted a few spots and ended up at a lighthouse Chris knew of off the southern point of Gloucester facing towards the sunset. The lighthouse was gorgeous and there was a huge jetty that made its way out into the cove, but I was so struck by the gorgeous sunlight that I kept the framing of this shot simple to highlight the simple beauty of the day’s last light. The rays sneaking around the clouds and reaching towards the blues of the sky just blew me away.
