tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168423262026-04-15T06:57:36.084-04:00Cape Ann ImagesJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.comBlogger1559125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-67985525429021511772026-04-13T00:00:00.000-04:002026-04-13T00:00:06.497-04:00Boats and Then Some! This is a random collection of photos I took this past week.                                       Good Harbor Beach footbridge.Thacher Island                                          &Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-56699011757651359612026-04-06T00:00:00.000-04:002026-04-06T00:00:02.651-04:00April Showers! We are in the wet season, those April showers have arrived.                                           Bright sunny day at Good Harbor Beach.Walking in the haze.Sun behind the cloud bank.Sun exposed.Hazy sunrise.Hammond Estate in the harbor haze.Houseboat in Little River.Close Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-89496245807243501872026-03-30T00:00:00.000-04:002026-03-30T00:00:07.168-04:00Sun and Clouds! Again as I drive home from work in the morning I always swing by Good Harbor Beach and drive along the Back Shore sometimes stopping at Brace Cove.                                                                    &Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-32483974477248567462026-03-23T00:00:00.001-04:002026-03-23T08:07:37.891-04:00From Dirty Snow to Sunrises! Spring has sprung but this early it's hard to tell.                                          Dirty snow at Stage Fort Park.Kid climbing a tree.Spring has sprung but not the leaves!Cannon at the Fort.                        &nbspJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-46040823773841681702026-03-16T00:00:00.000-04:002026-03-16T00:00:02.348-04:00Sunrise light! March has gotta be one of the best months for great sunrises.                                                         WIDE!Smith Cove at daybreak.City Hall at sunrise."Portugee" Hill houses at sunrise.Adventure and the UU Church.    &nbspJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-73287745574491145582026-03-09T00:00:00.001-04:002026-03-16T00:00:25.777-04:00Melting Away! Earlier this past week we got a little snow but now with rain and fog the mountains of snow is finally melting away!                              Good Harbor Beach snowing again!Walking the dog and Salt Island.Thacher IslandCloud filtered sunrise.Bright sunrise.55 degrees f A beach day!Rockport harborWindyRisky Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-84634401337536316292026-03-02T00:02:00.000-05:002026-03-02T00:02:44.990-05:00The End of Snowy February! Last week we got 22" of snow on top of what we already had.                Chapel StreetEast Main StreetStored boats along E. Main St.East Gloucester SquareBlocked footbridge!Walking the dog.Snow covered sand dunes of Good Harbor Beach.Thacher IslandBright sunrise.Cloudy sunrise.Moon over the beach!Hurricane II whale watch boat.Boats at the Fish Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-78626199125342594212026-02-23T00:00:00.003-05:002026-02-23T00:04:19.637-05:00The Cold Calm Before the Storm! Just when the present snow cover started to melt the weather "experts" say be ready for as much as 24" of the white stuff with gusts as high as 70 mph! That's the definition of a blizzard.                                   Boats at rest North Channel.Morning Star IISnow covered Fish Pier.City Hall fromJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-83892020537788886282026-02-16T00:00:00.000-05:002026-02-16T00:00:43.112-05:00Mid February and Days Are Getting Longer! No relevant snow this past week and temps are fluttering slightly upward.             Figurehead buried in snow!Snow covered footbridge.The House and geese.Lots of geese and ducks.Geese heading my way!Cloud filtered sunrise.CloserAnother day and more geese and ducks and photographer.High tide.Sunrise off Bass Rocks.A peek of the sunrise.USCG cutter.Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-87651681283522392122026-02-09T00:33:00.000-05:002026-02-09T00:33:41.426-05:00Winter Strikes Hard! Snow and more snow has fallen so far. A 28" storm followed by a 12" snowfall has covered the area.     Beacon Marine BasinLobster boat in the slings.Close up.Frozen marsh.A. Piatt Andrew BridgeSnow covered Stone Pier.Island road.Ice Chunks.Glad I have four wheel drive!Snow covered sand dunes.Frozen over Smith Cove.Open water around sailboat.Smith Cove ice shelf.My boatGoose Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-15067787189282457542026-02-02T03:00:00.001-05:002026-02-02T03:03:04.692-05:00Lost At Sea! Early Friday morning the Gloucester F/V Lily Jean went down 22 miles off Gloucester, there were no survivors. Those on board Capt. Gus Sanfilippo, Sean Therrien, John Paul Rousanidis, Jada Samitt, Paul Beal and his son Paul Beal Jr and Freeman Short.I took these images when I was a Dock Monitor as I oversaw the offloads landed in Gloucester including the Lily Jean. Great Captain and he Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-24733364842651015762026-01-26T00:00:00.000-05:002026-01-26T00:00:05.943-05:00Snow and Sunrise! I didn't get out much this past week due to a nasty flu. I couldn't even get our to shoot the snowstorm we are getting now let alone shovel it.                                                            Good Harbor BeachMy truck in front of Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-45880697158604439202026-01-19T00:00:00.000-05:002026-01-19T00:00:04.468-05:00Mid January! I didn't get to shoot much this past week but had just enough to post today.                                              Gull on watch!Calm harbor waters.USCGC William ChadwickMan walks his dog over the footbridge.Good Harbor Beach wide shot.Perfect Winter beach day.Spotty Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-53108128980995313702026-01-12T00:00:00.000-05:002026-01-12T00:00:11.049-05:00Low Light, All Freehand! I took this series in low light conditions early morning and late afternoon. All freehand without using a tripod or any solid surface. It' sure is a challenge but I find these conditions bring out the textures.                   Eastern Point Lighthouse Lobster boat outside the Breakwater.Dog Bar BreakwaterBreakwater beacon house, Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-88764921985179707212026-01-05T00:00:12.496-05:002026-01-05T00:19:19.749-05:00The New Year! Here are the 1st images I've taken in 2026.                                             Christmas tree on footbridge!Lone paddle boarder.Good Harbor Beach tide coming in.Low tide.Cloud filtered sunrays over Thacher Island.Colorful sunrise off Bass Rocks.Low cloud cover over Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-61095016956600069862025-12-29T00:00:00.000-05:002025-12-29T00:00:10.650-05:00A Look Back At 2025! Here I compiled a monthly review of my images through the year.                                                                          Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-22591953020125782112025-12-24T21:54:00.000-05:002025-12-24T21:54:53.159-05:00Santa Over Cape Ann! This year the weather didn't cooperate but I have Santa flying over Cape Ann through the years.Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-24889916082605008072025-12-22T00:00:00.000-05:002025-12-22T00:00:05.695-05:00Gloucester's Winter Wonderland! More of the 400 + Lobster trap Christmas tree and Good Harbor Beach and Stacy Boulevard and Kent Circle.Lone fisherman.Early morning dog walker.Gulls in the Creek.Kent CircleOne of 3 Entrances.Inside and looking up.Boulevard planter.Fishermen's Memorial without using flash.Using the flash highlights the snow flakes.Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-42798235425827082102025-12-15T00:00:00.000-05:002025-12-15T00:00:03.857-05:00It's Starting to Look Like Christmas! The weather "experts" said we would get a dusting to 1" of snow, we got close to 5" as I type and it's still falling!Boat covered.Boat snow covered.Good Harbor BeachPastel sky!A closer look.Rogers StreetHuge Rudolph!Maritime GloucesterPaint Factory in a pink morning sky.Lobster Trap Christmas TreeFishermen's MemorialJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-87508695174370787682025-12-08T00:00:00.000-05:002025-12-08T00:00:03.908-05:00Oh That Sky and Moon! One benefit of working the overnight shift is catching the early morning sky.             Saint Ann's Church.City Hall tower in morning light.Ferry LexingtonEndeavour and ChallengerPhotographer setting up a shot.Good Harbor Beach"The House"Lobster trap Christmas tree taking shape.Full moon over Ten Pound Island.Full moon over City Hall.Fishermen's MemorialJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-46856929926866377612025-12-01T00:00:00.003-05:002025-12-01T00:03:19.897-05:00November's End! No plowable snow yet but it may be in the offing soon.                                                                  Holy Mackerel!                          &Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-86899905026129119902025-11-24T02:18:00.000-05:002025-11-24T02:18:25.636-05:00It's Getting Cold!Frost just about every night now.                        Giant Lobster Murel.Fishing trawler heading out.Colorful Farrington Avenue.Good Harbor Beach combers.Low clouds off Bass Rocks.Fiery sky off Good Harbor Beach.SunriseCrazy cloudsDaybreakSunrise off Bass RocksSunrise off Bass Rocks on another day.Fishermen's Memorial at dusk.Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-89402702010121008422025-11-17T00:00:00.002-05:002025-11-17T00:01:00.424-05:00Second Half of Fall! Most of the leaves have fallen while a few days ago we had a smattering of snow flakes.                                                   Dunfudgin fish shack.Repurposed rescue squad.Someone in the window!Big Flag over the Rocky Neck Marine Railway.Fishing Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-13668906258287590612025-11-10T00:00:00.000-05:002025-11-10T00:00:06.584-05:00Haul Out Time For My Mulligan! It was time to haul out the boat for the season. I hadn't used the boat in a few weeks and the rain must have drained the battery but I was prepared. I brought with me Asperx jump pack and she started right up. As I was towing the boat home I blew my right rear trailer tire but made it home.Still waters in Smith Cove.Approaching the Blynman Bridge.Annisquam River Twilight.Mulligan back homeJay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16842326.post-50293920317599853272025-11-03T00:00:00.000-05:002025-11-03T00:00:04.998-05:00Pre Dawn As October Wraps Up! Another month goes by as the days get shorter.City Hall from Pirates Lane.Giant lobster mural.Adventure being prepped for Winter.Our Lady of Good Voyage before sunrise.Schooner Ernestina Morrissey on the ways.City Hall pre dawn thru the ally.Good harbor Beach on a brisk morning.Pre dawn pastel light!CloserLittle RiverFrenchman's PierFishermen's Memorial under the clouds.Jay Alberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053808790063404443noreply@blogger.com0