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GALLERY: Mystic in Bloom 2025

Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in Mystic, Connecticut

During Memorial Day Weekend, I got up for a sunrise walk through Downtown Mystic, Connecticut. The flags were up and shining in the morning glow. I look forward to this every year (as well Flag Day and Fourth of July). The earlier you go, it’s likely to capture scenes without too many people or cars! There’s also something serene about those early morning walks.

Downtown Mystic got lively for the annual Memorial Day parade later on. We saw several antique cars, Boy Scouts troops, firetrucks and law enforcement, military vehicles and many more. It was a beautiful day to remember those who made the sacrifices for our country.

Getting up early and attending a parade definitely got me wiped like K9 Chase photographed here! Note: Don't worry, K9 Chase was able to go back to work while I went home and crashed on my couch!

GALLERY: Bicycles on Main 2025 in Old Wethersfield, CT

Photographed in Old Wethersfield, Connecticut on May 16, 2025 for their annual Bicycles on Main.

Read more: How to a spend a day in Old Wethersfield.

Flower Moon 2025 in Noank, Connecticut

On May 11, 2025, I captured a few shots of the flower moon over this sailboat moored in Noank Shipyard in Noank, Connecticut. The night prior I had dinner at Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough (they’re opened for the season!). I saw the moon rise above the sailboat but didn’t have my camera gear with me. I knew I had to return the following night.

I was thrilled to capture these beautiful shots. I only wish there were more sailboats or other boats out there for me to use! Lucky for this owner, I was able to get a lot of shots (if this is yours, send me a message and I’ll give you them for free!). I love capturing full moon by the water.

GALLERY: Spring 2025 at Mystic Seaport Museum

Photographed at Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, Connecticut between April-May 2025.

USS Indiana homecoming 3/27/25

Hooray for another homecoming in Groton, Connecticut. USS Indiana returned home on March 27, 2025. Seeing that red tug boat heading out never gets old — the excitement knowing that the submarine is nearing Thames River to head down to the sub base.

It was a cold and windy day, but it didn’t stop many people from coming out and support the sailors. The sub vets from Groton always attend every homecoming donning their red hats and fire off the cannon (with blanks, of course).

Grateful for our military to serve for our country, as well their families.

Gallery: Charles W. Morgan [March 2025]

Photographed on March 27, 2025 when Charles W. Morgan was moved to the shipyard at Mystic Seaport Museum for routine maintenance in Mystic, Connecticut.

Gallery: Mystic Irish Parade 2025

GALLERY: Snow Day in Mystic, Connecticut

Photographed in Mystic, Connecticut on February 9, 2025.

USS Virginia homecoming 12/20/24

USS Virginia returned home from their deployment on December 20, 2024 to Groton, Connecticut. I’ve photographed several homecomings — there’s something special about each one of them. This was first holiday homecoming and the spirit was high! The sailors got in the holiday spirit as there were a couple who dressed as Santa and Buddy the Elf.

This homecoming also got to me when I saw the sign saying “Welcome Home Hailey”. I’m assuming Hailey to be a female. It was only recent that females were allowed to go on submarine deployments. As I have a family member actively working for U.S. Navy here in Groton. Knowing that my loved one had a part in making that happen and to see the results was something I couldn’t explain. In one word, proud.

I’m always grateful to everyone who serves for our country. Wishing the sailors and their loved ones a very Happy Holidays!

GALLERY: FireFighter returns to Mystic [Oct 2024]

Photographed on October 28, 2024 when FireFighter returned to Mystic Seaport Museum from maintenance work in Rhode Island.

GALLERY: Essex, CT [October 2024]

Photographed in Essex, Connecticut on October 19, 2024.

GALLERY: Cape Cod [October 2024]

GALLERY: Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, CT

GALLERY: Hydrangeas in Mystic/Noank, CT

Photographed in Mystic and Noank, CT.

GALLERY: Hydrangeas in Watch Hill, RI

Photographed in Watch Hill, RI.

GALLERY: Hydrangeas in Stonington, ct

Photographed in Stonington, CT.

GALLERY: Spring in Southeastern Connecticut