A rainbow appears over Boston as seen from Robbins Farm.
July 29, 2013.
Rainbow
Category Nature
A Bee in the Garden
A bee on the flowers lining the reflecting pool in the Town Hall garden.
July 5, 2013.
In Pink
The pink blossoms of a tree in front of a Spring Street home catch the last rays of sunlight for the day.
May 10, 2013.
MRP
A view of Menotomy Rocks Park from Jason Street.
May 10, 2013.
Clean Up
An environmental cleanup crew truck parked along Mystic Valley Parkway after a traffic accident involving a tanker truck sent thousands of gallons of gasoline into the Mystic River.
June 2, 2013.
Leafy Path
A leaf lined road in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
October 09, 2012.
Wisteria
Wisteria in bloom at an Epping Street property.
May 28, 2013.
Moth
A moth rests on a leaf along the Spy Pond shoreline.
July 13, 2012.
Birds in a Tree
Birds in a tree.
July 3, 2012.
Dog and Duck
A duck enjoys the calm surface of Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park as a dog enjoys the calm shore.
May 11, 2013.
Across the Water
A view of the Arlington 360 apartments upon the hill from across the calm waters of the Lower Mystic Lake.
April 28, 2013.
Budding
Buds and blooms on trees in a view from Gray Street.
April 14, 2012.
Mourning Dove
A mourning dove perched atop a trellis.
March 31, 2012.
Twisted
Vines spiral around a small tree trunk in Cooke’s Hollow.
March 28, 2012.
Lower Lake
A private dock leads out to the Lower Mystic Lake.
March 9, 2012.
Out for a Drink
Geese stopped on the bank of the Mystic River to take a drink.
March 8, 2012.
Crescent
A waning crescent moon over Arlington.
December 22, 2011.
To the Birds
Birds rest atop the steeple of the Highrock church on Massachusetts Avenue.
December 14, 2012.
Tail Feathers
A red-tailed hawk sitting atop a cell tower at the Arlington 360 site spots a photographer with a long lens.
February 25, 2013.
Squirrel on the Line
A squirrel runs out of focus on a power line in the morning sun.
December 22, 2011.
Incoming
People out and about in Arlington center as flurries mark the beginning of a winter storm.
February 8, 2013.
Bird’s-Eye View
A Red-Tailed Hawk perched on a cellular tower at the Arlington 360 site takes in the surrounding neighborhood, including homes on Woodside Lane.
February 25, 2013.
Stone Road
Stone Road after a snowfall.
February 15, 2013.
A Walk on the Bike Path
A man walks down the Minuteman Bikeway on an unseasonably warm winter’s day.
January 24, 2012.
Treeface
A face on a Chatham Street tree seemingly shocked by all the snow.
February 9, 2013.
Winter Playground
The Stratton School blacktop covered in windblown snow.
February 9, 2013.
Still Shoveling
Residents on Mountain Avenue were still digging out from Nemo as the sun set.
February 9, 2013.
Blizzard ’13
Snow falls through the night during the first major storm of 2013.
February 8, 2013
Stroll in the Park
A mother pushes a stroller through Menotomy Rocks Park.
February 2, 2013.
Snowflakes
Snowflakes on a black glove.
February 3, 2013.
Perfect Circle
A skater creates a circle on the ice at Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks park while he practices skating backward.
February 2, 2012.
Think Spring!
Blossoms on a tree near the old burying ground.
April 4, 2012.
Public Art
A large mural on the Spy Pond side of the Boys and Girls Club featuring the works of Jordawn Moses, Jobada Kachi, Lydia Genard, and Claire Stevens-Luneau, all Arlington High School students.
December 14, 2012.
Spy Pond Sunset
The sun sets over Spy Pond. In Technicolor!
December 14, 2012.
Ivy
Ivy covers trees along Woodside Lane.
December 8, 2012.
Menotomy Rocks Park
A scene in Menotomy Rocks Park.
January 19, 2012.
Morning Frost
Frost covers the ground on a chilly November morning.
November 20, 2012.
Exit 59
A sign on Route 2 showing exits for Arlington and Belmont as seen from the Minuteman Bikeway in East Arlington.
May 31, 2012.
November Snow Scene
A dusting of snow at night.
November 7, 2012.
Surrounded
A squirrel finds itself surrounded by early snowfall brought by a Nor’Easter.
November 7, 2012.
Golden Leaves
Golden leaves in the autumn sun.
October 22, 2012.
Trick or Treat
Dogs patiently waiting for a treat after posing for pictures with their costumes on in Arlington center.
October 20, 2012.
Sandy
Rain from hurricane Sandy.
October 29, 2012.
Black Cat
A black cat up a tree, just in time for Halloween.
October 22, 2012.
The Grass Will Grow
Grass seed takes root in soil and sand washed into the gutter on Ridge Street by recent heavy rain.
October 22, 2012.
Colors of Autumn
Dried cornstalks decorate a lantern in front of an Oldham Road residence.
October 22, 2012.
Spy Pond Overlook
A plaque placed in Spy Pond Park dedicating the area as Spy Pond Overlook in memory of Frank P. “Mike” Wright.
October 9, 2012.
Vines
Bare vines creep across a high fence between the Minuteman Bikeway and the lot behind the Mirak dealerships on Massachusetts Avenue.
February 1, 2012.
Onions
A sign in the Robbins Farm Garden.
April 14, 2012.
Fire Escape Foodstuff
Tomatoes ripen on the fire escape behind a Massachusetts Avenue business.
August 10, 2012.
Squirrel
A lifelong Arlington resident works on his savings account. September 7, 2012.
Rolling Grasses
Wind and weather shaped tufts of grass on the top of Hill’s Hill. February 1, 2012.
Half-Timbered
A brick and timber framed house on Bailey Road complimented by the Black-Eyed Susans on a neighboring property. August 10, 2012.
Busy Bee
A bee collects pollen from the flowers in an Arlington yard. May 7, 2012.
Cleanup Crew
Tree crews and the Arlington Department of Public works clears Adams Street after a damaging microburst. July 19, 2012.
Up The Steps
Stone slabs stacked on top of each other create a staircase leading from the bank to the paved trail on the southern edge of Spy Pond. July 13, 2012.
Fragile
A sign buried in the flora at the edge of Hill’s Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.
Microburst
TV crews conduct an interview in the middle of Adams Street as a tree service and the Department of Public Works work quickly to clear debris. July 19, 2012.
Dragonfly 2
Dragonflies whiz about the surface of Spy Pond. July 13, 2012.
Dragonfly
A large dragonfly stops for a moment on a branch overhanging Spy Pond. July 13, 2012.
In A Row
Ducklings feed along the shore of Spy Pond with their mother following close behind. July 10, 2012.
Skyline
A lone cyclist quickly rides across Skyline Park to get to shelter from the thunderstorm and heavy rain heading in from the west. June 23, 2012.
A Storm Rolling In
A thunderstorm moves in over Robbins Farm towards Boston. June 23, 2012.
Common Snapping Turtle
A rock along the Alewife Brook Greenway with the image and latin name of the common snapping turtle. Rocks with other local species can be found along the greenway also. May 31, 2012.
Alewife Brook Greenway Boardwalk
People enjoy the Alewife Brook Greenway boardwalk near Thorndike field. May 31, 2012.
4″
Mill Brook runs four inches deep through Meadowbrook Park on its way to the Lower Mystic Lake. May 18, 2012.
Kayak
A kayaker paddles along the shore of the Lower Mystic Lake. May 18, 2012.
Swan
A swan on the Arlington Reservoir. March 30, 2012.
Quoth the Ravens
A raven takes flight from the tower of Arlington High School as another scans the horizon from the top of the weathervane. February 9, 2012.
Along the Wall
A man helps his daughter frame up a picture of her doll on the wall of the Winfield Robbins Memorial Garden. April 4, 2012.
True Colors
A male (at right) and female mallard with their colorful speculum feathers exposed while preening on the Mystic River. March 8, 2012.
On the Res
Swans pass by a man in a boat on the Arlington Reservoir at sunset on March 13 2012.
Angry Bird
A goose acting aggressively toward a person on the bank of the Mystic River. March 8, 2012.
A Walk in the Park
People (and a dog) take a walk on a chilly day in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.
In the Ice
A leaf trapped just under the surface of ice at Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.
Cattail
A gentle breeze blows seedlings off a cattail in Hills Pond. January 19, 2012.
Spy Ponder
A woman rests for a few minutes during her mid-day walk to enjoy Spy Pond. January 24, 2012.
Iced Over
A small brook in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 17, 2012.
Arc of a Skater
The arc of a circle carved out by a long since departed skater on Hills pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.
Bulletin Board
A woman stops to read fliers during her walk through Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.
Bare Limbs
The interesting silhouette of a tree on Mill Street. January 6, 2012.
On the Corner
Birds perched along the edge of the Ottoson Middle School roof. December 20, 2011.
Winter Begins
The first sunrise after the winter solstice. December 22, 2011.
Spy Pond Sunset
The sky at sunset over Spy Pond on December 12, 2011.
Shadows
Trees silhouetted against the overcast sky of November 14, 2011.
The Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Smoke from a barbecue drifts through the trees and the afternoon sun. June 21, 2010.
Gone Fishin’
A man casts a line whilst enjoying the sunset at the Arlington Reservoir. October 10, 2011.
Bent and Broken
The Halloween weekend snowstorm did its best to block the roads of Arlington by bending and breaking trees. October 29, 2011.
Conservation Area
A sign for the small wetland conservation area on Forest Street at the Winchester border. October 10, 2011.
Leaf
A leaf in the autumn sun. October 25, 2011.
Scooter 2
An abandoned scooter revealed by the low water level of the Arlington Reservoir. October 10, 2011.
On December 11, 2010, another photo of a ditched scooter was posted. That one was in the middle of Mill Brook.
Down the Winding Path
A woman walks down a winding path at McClennen Park. October 10, 2011.
Reservoir Panorama
The Arlington Reservoir swimming area at sunset. October 10, 2011.
Mill Brook at Mount Pleasant
Mill Brook runs through Mount Pleasant Cemetery to get to the Lower Mystic Lake. September 19, 2011.
Divided By Four
A tree along the Mystic River. August 1, 2011.
Hydrant
Wind whipped flowers on Quincy Street. August 28, 2011.
Tropical Storm Irene, part 5
A tree crashed down on a car in a yard on the corner of Winchester and Stone Roads. August 28, 2011.
Tropical Storm Irene, part 4
The Arlington Fire Department monitors a downed power line on Eastern Avenue. August 28, 2011.
Tropical Storm Irene, part 3
A tree, ripped from the ground by high winds, rests against the front of a Highland Avenue home. August 28, 2011.
Tropical Storm Irene, part 2
A tree blocks the road in front of Peirce Elementary School. August 28, 2011.
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