Water drops

The setup:

Eliot Tower at the top of Great Blue Hill

I went to the top of Great Blue Hill yesterday to shoot in the observation tower. I love shooting there. The granite blocks are great for texture and color, and add in a little light, and it comes to life.

John Quincy Adams Wreath laying ceremony

I went with my dad and some members of the South Shore Camera Club to the Wreath Laying Ceremony for John Quincy Adams.

Every year, on each deceased President's birthday, a wreath from the current President is sent to the grave of that president. John Quincy Adams' birthday is July 11th, and the ceremony was held on July 10th.

Peter Boylston Adams, a direct descendant of John Quincy Adams was an honored guest, as well as the mayor of Quincy, Thomas Koch. The commander of the Quincy Reserve Center, LTCDR Orlowski, was the direct representative of President Barack Obama and led the Naval Honor Guard for the ceremony.

The honor guard from the Naval Reserve Center at the entrance to the church.


Navy Honor Guard setting the wreath on a stand for the ceremony.


Peter Boylston Adams


LTCDR Orlowski


The wreath from the President


The wreath on John Quincy Adams' sarcophagus.

Sail Boston 2009

I went to see the tall ships in Boston Harbor with my parents on Thursday.

Boston 4th of July Fireworks

I went to the top of Dorchester Heights (Telegraph Hill, Thomas Park) in South Boston for the fireworks show on the 4th of July, 2009.

The crowd was relatively light, and I didn't have a problem with people walking in front of the camera. :)