Wind Block

Happy Monochrome Monday!

Beach Front

This view of Houghs Neck is from the Sea Street approach.

Sweet White Beach Blossom

This is the flower of the sweet scented Rose Hip plant found along the shores of Quincy.  I gave this one a cutout effect in post processing.  I hope you like it's silkscreened look.  These flowers also come in a pink variety.

Scrapped

The remains of a few old docks are rusting away on Raccoon Island.  There could be a few dollars in that metal . . .

Low Tide Stroll

Happy Monochrome Monday!  I hope you enjoy another view of the walk to Raccoon Island.

Father & Son

To all the dads out there:  Happy Father's Day!

Beach Day

And There Was One . . .

Happy Skywatch Friday from Raccoon Island!   Quincy Public School children are on summer vacation beginning today -- happy summer everyone.

You can see more interesting skies from around the planet HERE.

Life At The Beach

We got close and personal with green crabs, Asian shore crabs, razor clams, limpets and periwinkles.  Naturalist, Peter Fifield, helped find and identify what the tide left behind;  he was a wealth of knowledge.

Island Landing

Raccoon Island, one of 34 islands in the Boston Harbor Island area, is located in Hingham Bay and about a 300 yard walk from Houghs Neck at low tide.  About 50 people took advantage of a rare walking tour of this 3-4 acre island last weekend.  Everyone had to walk along the shore because the upland area is covered by poison ivy.

I believe that the flag was placed on the island in remembrance of a boy from Hull whose boat capsized nearby and whose body was never found.  

Low Tide Marker

This view of Edgewater Drive in Houghs Neck is taken from Raccoon Island.

Happy Monochrome Monday everyone!

Hike To "Raccoon Island"

Raccoon Island was the destination of yesterday's "Environmental Treasures" walk departing at low tide from Edgewater Drive Beach.  This was community recreation and environmental education at it's best.  I will share more from this outing and more about Raccoon Island in the days to come.

"Beach Day" - not

Wind and water ruled the beaches in Quincy yesterday.

Tidal Remains

The Atlantic Ocean left these items behind near Mound Beach in Quincy Point.

Coast To Coast

Not Wolly Beach pictured here but Druif Beach which is about 3,000 miles south of Quincy!

Beach Combing

The evenings have been perfect for photos and beach combing at Wollaston Beach. That is Wollaston Yacht Club in the background.

On The Rocks

I really like this well-crafted grill work left behind by the tide on Merrymount Beach.

Low Tide

Waiting For High Tide

This sailboat is moored off Chickatabut Road in Merrymount. It's Skywatch Friday; enjoy your weekend everyone!

Coastal Calm

This serene scene is taken from Merrymount looking at Adams Shore.