One of the most recognized towns in New England is Salem, Massachusetts. Founded in 1626, it is one of the oldest settlements in North America. Originally populated by Puritans, Salem gained it’s notoriety for it’s infamous witchcraft trials. Salem later became one of the most significant seaports in early America. Located north of Boston on Cape Ann, it’s economy is now built on tourism. Attractions include the Peabody Essex Museum, Pioneer Village, numerous historic homes, a tall ship and, of course, a Haunted Passport program that leverages its witchcraft history.
Spending some time in Boston, we decided to visit Salem on the way home (okay, we went a little out of the way). It was a chilly April day and the wind was blowing extremely hard. The clouds had rolled in and it was all I could do to stand still while taking a shot of this boat across the way. I particularly liked the colors of the boat contrasting with the water on such a gray day.
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The yellow on the ship makes this photo. It provides a good contrast to the rest of the colors.
Thanks for teaching me a little about Salem too.
Ahh, love the colors on this, Len. Nice composition and great sky.
This is a gorgeous shot Len! I spent many years living in and around Boston so this strikes up some significant nostalgia for me! Exquisite processing!
Your processing is outstanding here man, I love the colors, it almost looks like a painting. Exceptional work.
Awesome composition in this Len! Very nice
so charming. like a place of dreams.
I just LOVE this image! The colors and tones really bring it alive, as does your spot on composition here!
This is a great image Len!
Len absolutely fantastic shot. I love New England and this image encompasses the beauty of it.
I really like this one. I have been critical of the HDR in some of your recent images, but for some reason I really like this one.
well shot Len, with such great color pop!
Wonderful shot Len - great composition and you’ve made the 2 boats ‘pop’ very nicely!
Great shot Len. Love the vignette on the shot. That colorful boat really pops as well! Nice one!