Tagged: MA

Flower with a View, Rockport, MA, Harbor, Boats, Ocean

Took this shot last summer overlooking Rockport Harbor in Rockport, MA.

Oldies Marketplace, Newburyport, Antiques

This cool store sells all sorts of interesting odds and ends. It is located in Newburyport, MA right next to this walkway photo that I posted a couple of weeks ago.

Golden Ferns, Fall, Autumn, Leaves, Fern

Golden Ferns

Glassware, pink vases, wine glasses

I took this photo at the same gift shop where I posted this other glass photo last month.

Elephant Ears, Sign, Candy

Motif Number 1, Rockport, MA, Ocean, Fishing, Boat

Here is an interesting trivia question. What building in the USA is the the most often-painted building by artists? According to Wikipedia it is this little red building in Rockport MA known simply as Motif Number 1.

Firelight, Brick, Light, Green, Red, Alarm

Firelight

Ship in a Bottle, Gift Shop, Rockport, MA, Glass

I took this photo from inside a gift shop overlooking Rockport Harbor. Its easier to see the details in this photo when you click on the image to make it larger.

Rockport Harbor, Motif Number 1, Ocean, Boats

A few weeks ago I went to Rockport,  MA for the first time.  I definitely will be going back as I found it a really charming New England harbor town!

Tall Ship Crossing, Tall Ships 2009, Boston, MA, Sagres

The Tall Ships have to wait at red lights like everyone else. ;) Better look both ways before crossing the street or you may get sailed over! :D

Turtle Power, Boston, Turtle Suit, New England Aquarium

This turtle  suit made me smile when I saw it. I took this outside of the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA and as you can see this Turtle attracted quite the crowd.

The Modern Age, Tall Ships, Boston, 2009, Laptop

Just thought this was funny seeing this guy with his laptop and headphones on this old looking Tall Ship!

The Capitan Miranda, Boston, Tall Ships 2009, Sailboats

Another photo in my Boston Tall Ships 2009 series. Here is the tall ship Capitan Miranda.

Here is some info about the ship:

Name: Capitan Miranda
Homeport: Montevideo, Uruguay
Rig: Staysail Schooner
Sparred Length: 205’
Draft: 12’
Beam: 27’
Hull: Steel

The Kruzenshtern, Tall Ships, 2009, Boston, MA, Sailboat

Continuing my Boston Tall Ships 2009 series. This was by far the larget of the Tall Ships that I saw in Boston a couple of weeks ago.

Here is some info about the ship:

Name: Kruzenshtern
Homeport: Kaliningrad, Russia
Rig: Four-Masted Barque
Sparred Length: 376′
Draft: 19′
Beam: 46′
Hull: Steel

Fire Ship, Hose, Ocean, Boston, MA

This fire ship was putting on a show the day of the Tall Ships in Boston and shooting its hoses into the air.

Also just want to let everyone know I will not have internet access for the next week so I will not be able to visit or comment on your blogs. I  have setup my blog to auto-post some photos over the next week though so if you want to stop by it is always appreciated!

Through the Looking Glass, Mirrors, Colors, Boston, MA, Reflections

Taking a little break from the Tall Ships for a bit. This also is from Boston it is from the lobby of a modern art museum right by the water. See if you can find me in one of the mirrors! :)

New England Ode, Boston, MA, Tall Ships 2009, Sailboats

This is the fifth photo in my Boston Tall Ships 2009 series. Here are some of the smaller Tall Ships as seen through this poem on glass entitled “New England Ode”.

Boston Harbor View, Tall Ships, 2009, Mircea, Flags

A view of Boston Harbor from the back of the Tall Ship Mircea. This is the fourth photo in my Boston Tall Ships 2009 series.

Land Ho!, Sailor, Tall Ships Boston 2009, MA, Sailboats

The third picture in my Boston Tall Ships 2009 series. Here is a sailor observing the scene and large crowds while aboard his ship. In the background you can see the Tall Ship Mircea that I posted a photo of last time.

The Mircea, Boston Tall Ships 2009, Boston, MA, Sailboats

Here is the second photo in my Boston Tall Ships 2009 series. This ship named “Mircea” was one my favorites of the tall ships that I saw on Saturday.

Here is some info about the ship:

Name: Mircea
Homeport: Constanta, Romania
Rig: Barque
Sparred Length: 270’
Draft: 18’
Beam: 39’ 6”
Hull: Steel