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.  

Serene Harbor

Along the docks near Front Street in Scituate, MA the scenes are as picturesque as you will find anywhere.  This end of the waterfront has become a popular spot for people feeding the ducks and seagulls.    In fact, it is so popular - my own opinion - that the birds were only mildly interested with each new human duck feeder.  Perhaps they were full from this easy, all day eating?

Serene Harbor

So it was a very pleasant paint out.   My husband set up and painted as well - double bonus.  He tackled the view facing west, back toward the bank and church steeple, a fine painting with final touches still in the works.

My scene was comprised of the fishing boat docks along this southernmost end of the inner harbor.  There were several fishing boats here and the trees and houses in the distance you may recognize as Second Cliff.

Of course it wouldn't be authentic unless there were a handful of ducks wading around!