Sailboats on the Ocean

Sailboats on the Ocean (Originally uploaded by randubnick)

We have had a string of hot summer days here in the Boston area. Here is an image to cool things off a bit. Even when the air is hot and muggy in Beverly, it is almost always better near the shore. I took this photo from a tiny park off a residential street near the ocean, and tonight I cropped the image to get this composition. Beverly has several half-hidden parks where residential side streets run up to the shoreline. These little pocket parks are marked with signs saying "Please Enjoy This Public Way." And I do! They have flowers, park benches, and even steep staircases down to the water. Best of all, they have cool breezes and great views of the ocean.