By Sea

The USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") and The Bunker Hill Monument both in Boston, MA. The USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. Named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America, she is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. Constitution is most famous for her actions during the War of 1812 against Great Britain, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships: HMS Guerriere, Java, Pictou, Cyane and Levant. The battle with Guerriere earned her the nickname of "Old Ironsides". She has sailed as recently as last month to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the battle of 1812. The Bunker Hill Monuments seen in the background is located further inland.

Someone had fun painting this Massport vessel fire engine red. The Massport Fire Boat American United can often be seen in the Boston Harbor shooting its water cannons into a beautiful display of water. Later this day it paraded around the harbor like a water peacock.

Boston Tea Party Museum in Boston, MA. On December 16, 1773, after officials in Boston refused to return three shiploads of taxed tea to Britain, a group of colonists boarded the ships and destroyed the tea by throwing it into Boston Harbor. The museum is located in the general vicinity of where this iconic event took place.

Little did I know that upon my return to ground, a surprise birthday party awaited me. The theme was a party in Cuba, complete with old classic cars like this convertible.

The sun sets over the Harbor. Pictured above is the same ship where we had the engagement party for Jennifer & Joe. Tell me how you liked (or didn't like these). I'll post a set of color photos from this same shoot.