This month we made a trip to Massachusetts, where we were to meet family in Boston. For the first three days we stayed in Salem. Soon after arriving in Salem, we made a trip to Salem Commons, where we walked down to the ocean. It was low tide in the late afternoon.
Low Tide, Salem Commons
Walking among the streets, we reached the rocks along the shoreline where we encountered these homes with an ocean view. Many folks were busy in their yards, preparing for the summer.
Homes With An Ocean View, Salem Commons
As the sun setting, we headed back to the pavilion. The low sun was casting long shadows at the pavilion. I waited for these two children to come running over to play.
Children At Play, Salem Commons Pavilion
Looking out across the river estuary, I made this image of the setting sun.
Sunset Over Estuary, Salem
Later during the trip, we returned to Salem Commons, where I found kelp growing among the rock pools.
Kelp At Low Tide, Salem
No visit to Salem is complete without making a visit to the Salem Witch Museum. The story surrounding the hanging of the witches in 1692 was retold here.
Salem Witch Museum
Finally we stopped at the National Park Association. I made this image looking up at the skylight at the entrance as we were leaving.
National Park Association Skylight, Salem