Boston Fishing Fleet

We have occasionally enjoyed taking the commuter ferry out of Hingham, MA, disembarking in Boston for a day of touring (and eating).     The views and photos taken from the water offer perspectives that just can't be matched, especially those of the city skyline.    This isn't the first painting, and will not be the last of the paintings I've done from these ferry trip photos.

As we passed by the Boston Fish Pier, this row of large commercial fishing boats caught my eye.   They were so colorful, as was the row of international flags mounted atop the Boston World Trade Center.  I liked that the rustic weather beaten boats and dock become transformed into something beautiful just by being painted.

Boston Fishing Fleet

Tall Ships In - Boston Seaport

Tall Ships In - Boston Seaport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's exciting for seaports around the world when tall ship events and races draw many the many vessels to their harbors.  For people with strong ties to the ocean, it is mesmerizing to see these spectacular marvels carve their way through the water.     Just as amazing is watching crew climbing the rigging to stow sails, a truly coordinated effort.

This painting depicts a three masted full-rigged ship moored at the harbor end of the Boston Fish Pier. The colorful flags of the Boston World Trade Center are visible, which is the next northerly pier, and of course the familiar Boston skyline in the far distance.