Boston Back Bay at Night

A group of us from my camera club explored Boston at night looking for interesting photography subjects, and we found many! The night was beautiful, a little fog, little wind, not too cold and lots to look at. A great bunch of photographers who had been shooting together for years and a few new members, we all had a great time and ended the evening at PF Chang's for drinks and a bite to eat. Got home at midnight after a very satisfying adventure with good friends!! 

Here is some of what I saw....

Christian Science Center Plaza before the blue hour.

 The Blue hour

 Shooting for the light.

This nice couple wearing red walked into the perfect position. 

 Us and our tripods, a necessary evil at night.

 Copley Square.

 Rita in Copley Square.

Boston buses blurred.

 Restoration Hardware.

 A street portrait of a young woman heading to skate on Frog pond in the Boston Gardens.

 Black and white church.

 The Boston Symphony Orchestra getting out.

 Jeremie who put together the locations and logistics for our great evening, thanks!

 Christian Science Center Church and us at the beginning of the evening.

Boston Public Library

Reaching for the fog, Prudential and Trinity Church.

A grunge door from the library up in the arts section.

Birders are in Puerto Aventuras!

Ian, Jess, Luke and Keenan came 'home' on Thursday, a bit dirty, road weary, hungry and very happy! It was a very successful trip, many birds were found, enjoyed and photographed, they had exciting adventures and were still friends :-)  Memories were made and we enjoyed hearing all the great stories of their adventures. Someday they may post photos and stories on their blogs, links on the right column of this blog, but so far their lovely photos can be found on Facebook or Flickr. They saw some awesome birds!!

Ian finished his scuba certification he had to postpone from his tonsillitis, and today they are on the Island of Cozumel, looking for a few last birds. Departure back to New England, and college is tomorrow, Sunday, for Ian, Luke and Jess. Keenan left yesterday. I'm going to miss their laughter, enthusiasm and energy.

 First thing after they arrived was a swim in the ocean.

Nice spot to hang out.

 Joe's amazing guacamole, 8 avos gone in a flash. Makings for Pina Colada were good, too!

 Yummmm!!

Then out for some pizza.

 More home made food, fun feeding such enthusiastic eaters! Thank goodness they are very tolerant of me constantly taking photos...

 Swim at dark, I enjoyed the challenge of trying to capture it in low light, without a tripod. Luke jumping in.

 Jess jumping out of the water near Ian.

 Jess.

 One can bird anywhere, anytime.

Condo birding :-)