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I Really Do Live in a Norman Rockwell Town
I am in my mid-fifties and have lived on Cape Cod for 26 years. It’s hard to believe when I think of it now, as it doesn’t seem that long. When I was… Continue reading
It’s Right Around the Corner
It’s right around the corner. Yes winter with all of its snow, ice and wind. Of course here in New England Nor’easters also barrage us. These storms pummel our coastline and are a… Continue reading
Evening in Cataumet
One evening I went with my hubby, our son Rob, his fiancé Bri to Kingman Marina in Cataumet Massachusetts for drinks by the ocean. The scenery was just magnificent.
Sunset Over Kingman Marina, Cataumet, Cape Cod
Oh sun, I feel you underneath my skin. The heat you radiate amazes me. Your light, a precious gift, I stay within until you dip yourself beneath the sea, red glowing – signaling… Continue reading
An Amazing Sunset Over Cape Cod
There are some remarkable landscapes and scenic setting in and around Cape Cod. And although this was not a coastal view it is incredible. I caught the sun as it was setting over… Continue reading
Crab Fishing on Cape Cod in Summer
There are some very fun and special activities that happen on Cape Cod in summertime. Quite often you will see children with raw chicken drumsticks hanging off string into the water. Crabs are… Continue reading
Plymouth Yacht Club, Massachusetts
There is nothing more relaxing than having your lunch and looking out on such a scene. I took my sandwich and parked down by the Plymouth Yacht Club. The day was very warm… Continue reading
A Little Small Town Americana
Walking a little further around my hometown of Sandwich on Cape Cod I have included some more examples of why I love this area so much. It just screams small town America. In… Continue reading
Beautiful Yards for Beautiful Homes
Today I was walking around my town taking some photos of local sights. I came upon these mailboxes and just fell in love with them. Nestled amongst roses and ivy they were so… Continue reading
Boston Public Garden, Massachusetts
The Boston Public Garden really are a magical place especially on a beautiful sunny day. It is the perfect place for just slowly wandering, seeing gorgeous flower, swan boats filled with people and… Continue reading
Iconic Swan Boats in the Boston Public Garden
If you ever decide to visit Boston from the spring through fall you absolutely must walk over to the Public Garden. The swan boats are a well known tourist attraction and for good… Continue reading
In the Early Morning Light ~ Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts
It was early morning and I happened to be driving by Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts. I had to quickly pull over and snap this shot. The beams of sunlight breaking through the clouds… Continue reading
Heritage Museum & Gardens, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
There is a beautiful and magical place on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. It is called Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich. It is acres of magnificent nature trails just waiting to be explored… Continue reading
Red Fishing Shack, Bradley Wharf in Rockport Massachusetts
My hubby and I took a drive to an incredibly beautiful town called Rockport which is north of Boston along the coast. It is a rustic town and exactly what you think of… Continue reading
Heber & Caroline a love story. Letter one written January 27th, 1924
When our mother passed away I was going through her things and found a stack of letters written by my maternal grandfather Heber to my maternal grandmother Caroline (aka Carrie). The letters cover… Continue reading
15 Days and Counting until Spring!
The first day of spring is in 15 days! Woohoo! Can you believe it? Quite frankly I am a little skeptical. As I am writing this it is once again snowing here on… Continue reading
A Blizzard Falls on Brewster Gardens
You have to admit that when the snow is falling and you don’t have to drive anywhere that it’s absolutely beautiful. These photos were taken the night of Valentine’s 2015. We had another… Continue reading
Town Neck Beach ~ Breach, Sandwich, Cape Cod
Town Neck Beach is a barrier beach which protects the Town of Sandwich from the ocean. Previously there was one entrance through the beach and the ocean meandered via river ways through the… Continue reading
A Christmastime Visit to Boston
On Friday afternoon my husband and I headed into Boston to see a show and spend the night. Boston is about an hours drive from our home on Cape Cod so we figured… Continue reading
Eel Pond, Woods Hole, Falmouth on Cape Cod
Woods Hole on Cape Cod is incredibly scenic. Eel Pond which is opposite the open access to the ocean is absolutely quaint. When you think of Cape Cod this is exactly what you… Continue reading
Our Word View – Word of the Week = CAPTURE
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading
Oliver Mills Park in Middleborough Massachusetts
On Nemasket Street in Middleborough Massachusetts there is the most scenic area called Oliver Mill Park. The stream meanders in and around forming little pools of water and waterfalls. In amongst the overgrown… Continue reading
Have you ever visited Falmouth on Cape Cod?
Have you ever visited the town of Falmouth on Cape Cod? Here are some summer views of Main Street. It is the epitome of a larger Cape Cod and New England town. There… Continue reading
Main Street, Falmouth, Cape Cod Massachusetts
On Cape Cod there are three major hubs or little cities. Falmouth, Hyannis and Provincetown. If you’re from Cape Cod you know that in summer from Falmouth to Hyannis can take you… Continue reading
Boston Harbor
When you visit Boston there is the most wonderful “Harbor Front Walk”. It meanders its way along all the wharfs in Boston from the North End right on down the line. On a… Continue reading
Boston Swan Boats
“Boston Public Gardens” If you visit Boston a must see is the “Boston Public Gardens”. Not to be confused with “Boston Commons” which is just across one main road. And in the garden… Continue reading
A Step Back in Time, Martha’s Vineyard.
I live on Cape Cod, which is a large spit of sand, which juts out into the ocean off the coast of Massachusetts. Just off of the Cape Cod coast are two very… Continue reading
A Colorful Cape Cod Landscape
Available for purchase as a print, canvas, or pillow here… I know this probably is not timely but I took this photo last fall while Hubby and I were out for a walk… Continue reading
A Raging Snowstorm
I always feel so fortunate to live within a very short distance of the ocean. I never take it for granted. Hubby and I go to the beach mostly in the off-season to… Continue reading
An Enchanted Landscape!
There is something to be said about a fall landscape at 8 am in the morning. The light filters through the branches of trees to highlight some leaves casting a golden glow. The… Continue reading
Like a Monet – Jenny Grist Mill Plymouth
One morning last week before starting my day I thought I would venture to some new unchartered territories. My friend Barb had taken several photos at this location and I had completed forgot… Continue reading
Our Word View – Word of the Week = LIGHT
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE OF THE… Continue reading
Our Word View – Word of the Week = BEAUTIFICATION
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE OF THE… Continue reading
Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts
I am partial to Plymouth Harbor in Massachusetts. I worked in Plymouth for well over a decade right by the harbor. I think this particular Harbor is one of the prettiest I have… Continue reading
An Empty and Desolate Beach
I like to photograph empty, desolate beaches. If I haven’t said this a million times before I love the look of a winter beach. I just feel it conveys so much more emotion… Continue reading
Wrought Iron and Old Buildings
I have a thing for old buildings and wrought iron. I’m not sure why but when I see a beautiful old Brownstone combined with ornate wrought iron my head is just filled with… Continue reading
Boston at Night. Oh what a sight!
http://www.elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod.com/p225612417/h48BADCA8#h48badca8 On occasion hubby and I will pop up to Boston from Cape Cod to walk around or to attend an event of some sort. This past summer we went up to the… Continue reading
For Sale~Boston 16×20 Photo Collage
16×20 PHOTO COLLAGE of 16 different spots in and around the City of Boston. 1/2 inch border surrounds the collage for framing and matting purposes. It can be purchased here; https://www.etsy.com/listing/112083289/boston-collage-poster-16×20-16-various?ref=v1_other_1
Our Word View – Word of the Week = FLOAT
SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading
Salt Water and Woodland Walk
As I previously mentioned hubby and I found the most wonderful place to take the dogs and walk. It starts out at “Scorton Creek” which is a salt-water river that meanders in from… Continue reading
Mother Nature Winding Down for the Season
For me there is something very special about this time of year. On Cape Cod in late August the sun is at a place in the sky that all day long we get… Continue reading
Ghost Hunting in Plymouth Massachusetts
For my sister’s birthday I decided to give her a different type of gift this year. I treated both her and I to a “Ghost Hunting Tour”. The Pilgrims as many people know… Continue reading
Perspective 8/9/12
http://www.elizabeththomasphotographyofcapecod.com/p225612417/eea322c8 Perspective. Ever since I have started seriously photographing things I’ve found I have a new perspective every place I go. When I walk around I look at everything as if I have… Continue reading