Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Last night I went to the annual holiday lighting event at Faneuil Hall market place. Previously I have taken some holiday decor pictures a few times but never right at the ceremony. Although it is already in late Nov, the weather in Boston is still presently enough. Still I am surprised to see such a big crowd in the market place. Got there at least half hour before the lighting schedule and I still had to squeeze in for a okay spot for pictures. It was a fun event and I am glad I went.

Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Mt. Auburn Cemetery located in Cambridge became one of my favorite spots for a walk and photo shooting after I went there the first time in 2006. These several years, I go there every spring and fall, mostly by myself.The tranquil scenery and beautiful landscape makes me feel refreshed and calms me down. I was there again today.

seeking fall colors

These days, I am enjoying the fall color while walking to work in the morning. It was nice to see the changing colors and also a little sad to find more and more leafs on the ground.

Arrow points the way

I took a foliage trip with friends around Quabbin reservoir and part of the Mohawk trail (Route 2). The following picture was taken at French King Bridge on Route 2. Falling leafs floating on the river look like an arrow from the top of the bridge.Interesting.

Kayaking at Belle Isle Marsh

I joined a photo club activity at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation this weekend. Great experience and quite a bit exercise too, since it was quite windy. I heard there is bird watching opportunity so brought a 70-200mm with me, also my panasonic TZ5. I have never done kayak before but have experience with canoe and sail boat. Took a few minutes to get myself comfortable and then off I go.

sunset and moonrise

Yesterday was lunar calendar August, 15th(the mid-autumn festival). The moon was supposed to be the fullest. Unfortunately it was raining and cloudy all day. Today was another story, it was sunny in the afternoon and the temp was quite present. I walked to the Cambridge side late afternoon to take some moon rise pictures. Did some research online in advance regarding the moonrise time and the best spot to see the moon in this time of the year. Arrived at the Harvard bridge/memorial drive around 6:15pm. The timing was perfect as the moon was just coming out. Big and yellowish.

Sunset over Charles river


Moonrise over Charles river


Moon and the reflection


Boston at night

sunset with my cell phone camera

Amazing sunset this evening. Unfortunately I only had a cell phone camera with me. Should carry my TZ5 all the time. :(