The Poet's Perspective

Pristine Snowscapes

Beauty on the Golf Course

Photos by Jonathan Mayo

A much welcomed blanket of snow made for some great scenery around The Cape.  I'd like to share some photos from the Bass River Golf Course, whose outer reaches reveal pristine snowscapes.

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Fabulous Falmouth sunset & more

Photos From Brewster,  Dennis, Falmouth and beyond

By Jonathan Mayo

This striking sunset took place last Sunday at Falmouth Heights Beach, The fiery red belies the cold that day,  about 15 after wind chill.

Sights from Brewster

Below we see a pine grove near Brewster Memorial Cemetery. This area was devastated a few years ago by some unknown disease.  Incredibly the dead swath is even apparent on Google Maps @ coordinates 41.742291,-70.077195

The Punkhorn,  Brewster

Jacob's Ladder, the work of some ambitious youngsters.

Below we see what remains of an old truck.  No, the window crank doesn't work. ;)

Bass River in January

 From the old railroad tracks at Bass River.

As seen from Indian Lands

Last Fall's grass along the old tracks.

Boston Panoramas

I've been seeing an awful lot of the city recently, attending Grad School at Suffolk. So here's

some views across the city,  from this morning.

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"Frozen Bun Run" benefits Yarmouth Pantry

Sponsors,  participants and volunteers share the credit.

By Jonathan Mayo

Runners, walkers and even some enthusiastic dogs joined the Yarmouth Food Pantry's "Frozen Bun Run",  January 1, 2012. This event, sponsored by The Yarmouth Police Department, Yarmouth Rotary Club and Nauset Disposal benefits the local food pantry, whose contributions are critical in these times of need.  Special thanks is due to the sponsors, participants and Pantry volunteers. 

Below we see the volunteers registering participants for the event.

Video can been seen  here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dimWrBOZyRM

Walkers and runners assemble for the start of the event.

For more information on Pantry News and future events visit their site, 

http://www.yarmouthfoodpantry.org/

Happy New Year!

http://youtu.be/dimWrBOZyRM

Falmouth boasts December charm

A quintessential New England Christmas

by Jonathan Mayo

A time-lapse photo of sunset at ":the Knob."There is still time to visit the Falmouth Town Green, where the Christmas displays are well worth the drive.

I have been frequenting the spot for about 23 years now, and it is still very much the way it was then.

As a teenager I'd visit the area, having lived nearby.  

Main St. was a little different. Troy Clarkson was a freshman selectman back then and now he's the Town Administrator of Bridgewater but still lives and writes about Falmouth.

The Town has always worked to make the place special this time of year.

Falmouth Center has a quintessential New England quality to it and the Christmas displays only add to that ambience.

There is still time to visit!

                Note the clock setting below-DPW joke?

Sunset at The Knob

"The Knob" at Quisset Harbor, Woods Hole is a wonderful place to visit. We caught a sunset there prior to our Town Green visit. Bundle up, though!

Scenic photos from Harwich and beyond

Some sights along the way...

Photos by Jonathan Mayo

December calm at Island Pond, Harwich.

At the Harwich Rail Trail Rotary, shadows mimic the scenery.

A late sun pushes through the undergrowth, Harwich Conservation Trust.

A December sun fades at The West Reservoir, Bell's Neck.

The hike back reveals fire through the trees.

Dawn in Boston

This was the scene along Washington Street before sunrise. The holiday decor is in full-swing!

I'll be visting the city a lot in coming months, working on a Master's at Suffolk. I like the rare opportunity to take pictures in an urban environment, especially before the city wakes up.

Merry Christmas!