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The Beaten Path

April 12, 2016April 11, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A path beaten up Hills Hill. February 1, 2012.

Winter Sunset

March 28, 2016March 27, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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The winter sun seen through snow covered trees and a frosty window. January 20, 2010.

Construction Aglow

March 5, 2016March 5, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
The illuminated construction of the Brigham Square apartments with a backdrop of Arlington High School, and a twilight sky. January 6, 2012.

The illuminated construction of the Brigham Square apartments with a backdrop of Arlington High School, and a twilight sky.
January 6, 2012.

The Sky to the West

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A sunset as seen looking westward down Massachusetts Avenue. January 6, 2012.

The Fire Inside

February 22, 2016February 21, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A cloud illuminated by the setting sun as seen from Summer Street. February 1, 2012.

Old Brick

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
The Thompson Elementary School before being torn down and rebuilt. August 1, 2011.

The Thompson Elementary School before being torn down and rebuilt.
August 1, 2011.

Organic Matter

January 5, 2016January 5, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
The shadow of plat matter on the placid surface of the Arlington Reservoir. June 29, 2010.

The shadow of plant matter on the placid surface of the Arlington Reservoir.
June 29, 2010.

Digging Up the Yard

September 20, 2015September 20, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
Construction equipment as seen along Summer Street. August 29, 2015.

Construction equipment as seen along Summer Street.
August 29, 2015.

In The Sunset

April 2, 2015April 1, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
The Arlington 360 apartment complex as seen from the Mystic Valley Parkway. April 28, 2013.

The Arlington 360 apartment complex as seen from the Mystic Valley Parkway.
April 28, 2013.

Stratton Snow Bank

February 28, 2015February 28, 2015Benn Craig 2 Comments
Snow piled high around the sign at the Stratton School. February 10, 2015.

Snow piled high around the sign at the Stratton School.
February 10, 2015.

Winter Sunset

February 26, 2015February 25, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
The pleasant colors of a winter sunset. February 10, 2015.

The pleasant colors of a winter sunset.
February 10, 2015.

Covered in Snow

February 23, 2015February 22, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A snowy field and playground under a bright February sunset. February 10, 2015.

A snowy field and playground under a bright February sunset.
February 10, 2015.

Icicles

February 22, 2015February 21, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
Icicles on the playground-side entrance to the M. Norcross Stratton School. February 10, 2015.

Icicles near the playground-side entrance to the M. Norcross Stratton School.
February 10, 2015.

Hammock

February 20, 2015February 19, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A hammock in deep snow in the back yard of a Mountain Avenue home. February 10, 2015.

A hammock in deep snow in the back yard of a Mountain Avenue home.
February 10, 2015.

Snow Shadow

February 17, 2015February 16, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A mountain of snow in the Stratton School parking lot on Mountain Avenue. February 10, 2015.

A mountain of snow in the Stratton School parking lot on Mountain Avenue.
February 10, 2015.

Snow Mountain

February 15, 2015February 14, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A mountain of snow piled in the parking lot of the Stratton School. February 10, 2015.

A mountain of snow piled in the parking lot of the Stratton School.
February 10, 2015.

Tiger Stripes

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Clouds striped the sky for a colorful sunset over Arlington. February 10, 2015.

Clouds striped the sky for a colorful sunset over Arlington.
February 10, 2015.

Line of Traffic

November 28, 2014November 24, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
Vehicles pile up at the Summer Street and Mill Street traffic light under a brilliant twilight sky. November 10, 2014.

Vehicles pile up at the Summer Street and Mill Street traffic light under a brilliant twilight sky.
November 10, 2014.

Birds and the Clock Tower

February 26, 2014February 25, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
Birds perch near the Unitarian Universalist clock tower, golden in the glow of the setting sun. February 22, 2014.

Birds perch near the Unitarian Universalist clock tower, golden in the glow of the setting sun.
February 22, 2014.

Winter Twilight

February 18, 2014February 17, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
The colors of a winter sky over a quiet Arlington Heights neighborhood. February 12, 2014.

The colors of a winter sky over a quiet Arlington Heights neighborhood.
February 12, 2014.

Winter Sunset

February 13, 2014February 12, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
Colors moved quickly across the sky as the sun set on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. February 12, 2013.

Colors moved quickly across the sky as the sun set on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
February 12, 2013.

Colors Beyond the Shadows

January 2, 2014January 1, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
A fiery sunset lights up the Arlington sky. December 4, 2013.

A fiery sunset lights up the Arlington sky.
December 4, 2013.

Veins

December 16, 2013December 15, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Tree branches silhouetted against a brilliant orate sunset. December 4, 2013.

Tree branches silhouetted against a brilliant orange sunset.
December 4, 2013.

360 Day

December 9, 2013December 8, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A view of the almost completed Arlington 360 apartments in the setting sun. November 15, 2013.

A view of the almost completed Arlington 360 apartments in the setting sun.
November 15, 2013.

Fly By

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A plane flies in front of majestic thunderclouds lit up by the setting sun as seen over homes on Warren Street. July 30, 2013.

A plane flies in front of majestic thunderclouds lit up by the setting sun as seen over homes on Warren Street.
July 29, 2013.

Dunkin’

August 3, 2013July 31, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
The setting sun lights up the clouds after a quick thundershower. July 30, 2013.

The setting sun lights up the clouds after a quick thundershower.
July 29, 2013.

In Pink

July 3, 2013July 2, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
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.

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.

Holiday Fair

June 19, 2013June 18, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A sign outside St. John's Church on Pleasant Street advertises a fair while the setting sun illuminates the bell tower. October 20, 2012.

A sign outside St. John’s Church on Pleasant Street advertises a fair while the setting sun illuminates the bell tower.
October 20, 2012.

Green Means Go

June 15, 2013June 14, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A woman shields her eyes against the setting sun as she crosses Schouler Court. April 21, 2013.

A woman shields her eyes against the setting sun as she crosses Schouler Court.
April 21, 2013.

Summer Street

May 3, 2013May 2, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
The setting sun silhouettes a budding tree on Summer Street. April 28, 2013.

The setting sun silhouettes a budding tree on Summer Street.
April 28, 2013.

Across the Water

May 1, 2013April 30, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A view of the Arlington 360 apartments from across the calm waters of the Lower Mystic Lake. April 28, 2013.

A view of the Arlington 360 apartments upon the hill from across the calm waters of the Lower Mystic Lake.
April 28, 2013.

Against the Sunset

March 24, 2013March 23, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Apartments rise against the sunset at the former Brigham's site.February 22, 2012.

Apartments rise against the sunset at the former Brigham’s site.
February 22, 2012.

Shine Right Through

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The setting sun shines through the windows of a Fabyan Street home.February 15, 2013.

The setting sun shines through the windows of a Fabyan Street home.
February 15, 2013.

Snowballs

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Snowballs placed in the branches of a flowering bush along Fabyan Street.February 25, 2013.

Snowballs placed in the branches of a flowering bush along Fabyan Street.
February 25, 2013.

Looming

February 13, 2013February 12, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
The Park Circle water tower looms over Eastern Avenue.September 11, 2012.

The Park Circle water tower looms over Eastern Avenue.
September 11, 2012.

End of Day(s?)

December 21, 2012December 21, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
A fiery red sunset over Arlington Heights.December 19, 2012.

A fiery red sunset over Arlington Heights.
December 19, 2012.

Spy Pond Sunset

December 15, 2012December 15, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
The sun sets over Spy Pond. In Technicolor!December 14, 2012.

The sun sets over Spy Pond. In Technicolor!
December 14, 2012.

Summer and Mill

November 9, 2012November 9, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Businesses and the sunset from the intersection of Summer Street and Mill Street.
November 3, 2012.

Sunset on Johnnie’s

November 4, 2012November 4, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Johnnie’s Foodmaster started its liquidation sale after the official announcement that the store had been bought by Whole Foods.
November 3, 2012.

Area Office

October 26, 2012October 26, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Formerly an A&P supermarket, this building, at the intersection of routes 3, 60, and 2a, is home to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families.
October 20, 2012.

B-F-D

October 25, 2012October 25, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Utility lines silhouetted against the evening sky. October 20, 2012.

Vines

October 6, 2012October 5, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Bare vines creep across a high fence between the Minuteman Bikeway and the lot behind the Mirak dealerships on Massachusetts Avenue.
February 1, 2012.

Chimney

September 15, 2012September 14, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The sunset colors clouds over an Eastern Avenue home. September 11, 2012.

Winslow Sunset

September 13, 2012September 12, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The sun sets behind Winslow Towers in Arlington Center. September 12, 2012.

After Practice

September 12, 2012September 12, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Soccer players head off the field at Robbins Farm Park as the sun sets. September 11, 2012.

No Turn On Red

September 11, 2012September 10, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Pedestrians wait for the walk light as cars zip through the Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street intersection in Arlington Center. March 13, 2012.

Sunset on Brigham’s

September 6, 2012September 5, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The sun sets behind a pile of dirt and debris at the construction site where once Brigham’s corporate offices stood. January 6, 2012.

Thompson Rises

September 3, 2012September 2, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The new Thompson School starting to take shape. August 31, 2012.

On the Res

March 14, 2012March 13, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Swans pass by a man in a boat on the Arlington Reservoir at sunset on March 13 2012.

Smoke Signals

February 2, 2012February 1, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

An old smokestack along Brattle Street converted for use as an antenna tower. February 1, 2012.

116 Units

January 8, 2012January 7, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Construction seems to be moving swiftly on the 116-unit apartment building where once stood Brigham's Corporate Office, a Brigham's Ice Cream Plant, and a Brigham's restaurant. January 6, 2012.

Bishop Weathervane

January 1, 2012December 31, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The weathervane topped turret of the Bishop School against the backdrop of Boston and surrounds awash in the golden rays of the sunset. December 29, 2011.

Spy Pond Sunset

December 15, 2011December 14, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The sky at sunset over Spy Pond on December 12, 2011.

Bishop Weathervane

December 1, 2011December 31, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The weathervane topped turret of the Bishop School against the backdrop of Boston and surrounds awash in the golden rays of the sunset. December 29, 2011.

Gone Fishin’

November 10, 2011February 17, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

A man casts a line whilst enjoying the sunset at the Arlington Reservoir. October 10, 2011.

Leaf

October 28, 2011October 27, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

A leaf in the autumn sun. October 25, 2011.

Scooter 2

October 26, 2011October 24, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

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.

Reservoir Panorama

October 19, 2011October 18, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The Arlington Reservoir swimming area at sunset. October 10, 2011.

Sunset at Thompson

September 10, 2011September 8, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The sun sets on the Thompson Elementary School. August 1, 2011.

Walgreens

August 28, 2011August 24, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The twilight sky over Walgreens near Arlington Center. August 1, 2011.

Independence Day

July 4, 2011July 1, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The glow-stick'd crowd at Robbins Farm waits in the dark for the colors and lights of the Boston fireworks show, oblivious to the magnificent natural display of colors and lights behind them. July 4, 2010.

Cloud Column

May 16, 2011May 8, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

The view of the sky from Hemlock and Epping Streets as the sun sets on December 7, 2010.

Thunder Clouds

May 6, 2011April 30, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

Thunder clouds in the last rays of daylight on July 19, 2010.

Lower Mystic Lake

January 26, 2011January 25, 2011Benn Craig 1 Comment

A panorama of the Lower Mystic Lake at sunset on January 25, 2011.

July 4, 2010. 8:43pm

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The sun sets over the Arlington Reservoir. 6 of 6.

July 4, 2010. 8:37pm

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The sun sets over the Arlington Reservoir. 5 of 6.

July 4, 2010. 8:33pm

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The sun sets over the Arlington Reservoir. 4 of 6.

July 4, 2010. 8:28pm

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The sun sets over the Arlington Reservoir. 3 of 6.

July 4, 2010. 8:26pm

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The sun sets over the Arlington Reservoir. 2 of 6.

July 4, 2010. 8:24pm

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The sun sets over the Arlington Reservoir. 1 of 6.

Planes

October 15, 2010October 14, 2010Benn Craig Leave a comment

Light from the setting sun turns the vapor trails of two planes bright orange over the silhouette of the Pleasant Street Congregational Church on October 13, 2010.

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