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Pond and Path

April 11, 2016April 10, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A view of Hills Pond and a path in Menotomy Rocks Park. August 9, 2010.

Blue Streak

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A duck standing in shallow water on the shores of the Arlington Reservoir on the first day of spring. March 20, 2012.

The Far Side of the Ice

March 1, 2016February 29, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A man walks his dog around a frozen Hill’s Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.

Fluff

February 27, 2016February 27, 2016Benn Craig 2 Comments
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Seeds loosen from a cattail in a still January breeze along the edge of Hill’s Pond. January 19, 2012.

Ice, Cattail, Grass

February 26, 2016February 25, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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A frozen Hill’s Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.

Melting

February 24, 2016February 24, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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Melting ice on Spy Pond. January 24, 2012.

Spy Boating

January 23, 2016January 23, 2016Benn Craig Leave a comment
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Children from the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington enjoy a summer day on Spy Pond. July 25, 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.

Parked at the Edge of Spy

November 23, 2015November 22, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A young man sits on a bench at Spy Pond Park. April 26, 2013.

A young man sits on a bench at Spy Pond Park.
April 26, 2013.

Practice Row

November 22, 2015November 22, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
An Arlington-Belmont Crew boat out for practice on Spy Pond. September 12, 2013.

An Arlington-Belmont Crew boat out for practice on Spy Pond.
September 12, 2013.

Ripples

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A swan making waves on Arlington Reservoir. March 13, 2012.

A swan making waves on Arlington Reservoir.
March 13, 2012.

Culvert

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A culvert running into the Mystic River. March 8, 2012.

A culvert running into the Mystic River.
March 8, 2012.

Value It

November 11, 2015November 11, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A sign warning people off feeding the geese around Spy Pond created by school children from the Hardy Elementary School. January 24, 2012.

A sign created by school children from the Hardy Elementary School warning people off feeding the geese around Spy Pond.
January 24, 2012.

Honk!

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015Benn Craig 2 Comments
A canada goose honks at what it deems to be an intruder on the banks of the Mystic River. March 8, 2012.

A canada goose honks at what it deems to be an intruder on the banks of the Mystic River.
March 8, 2012.

Fishin’

October 29, 2015October 28, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
People fish at the end of the boat launch at Spy Pond. October 04, 2015.

People fish at the end of the boat launch at Spy Pond.
October 04, 2015.

I Spy

October 23, 2015October 22, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A view across Spy Pond on an overcast autumn day. October 04, 2015

A view across Spy Pond on a mostly cloudy autumn day.
October 04, 2015

Above the Treetops

September 7, 2015September 6, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
The Park Avenue water tower as seen over Fresh Pond in Cambridge. August 29, 2015.

The Park Avenue water tower as seen over Fresh Pond in Cambridge.
August 29, 2015.

Window to the Mystic

July 29, 2015July 29, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
The trees of Window on the Mystic Park along U.S. Route 3.  July 11, 2015. SC

The trees of Window on the Mystic Park along U.S. Route 3.
July 11, 2015. SC

Mystic Duck

July 3, 2015July 2, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A duck swims away from the shoreline of the Lower Mystic Lake. October 03, 2013.

A duck swims away from the shoreline of the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 03, 2013.

Lazy River

June 29, 2015June 28, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
Mill Brook as it winds through Meadow Brook Park on its way to the Lower Mystic Lake. October 03, 2013.

Mill Brook as it winds through Meadow Brook Park on its way to the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 03, 2013.

Ripple In Still Water

June 27, 2015June 27, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
The wake of a passing jet ski on the Lower Mystic Lake. October 03, 2013.

The wake of a passing jet ski on the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 03, 2013.

A Walk at Spy

June 12, 2015June 11, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A woman walks at the banks of Spy Pond. June 07, 2015. SC

A woman walks at the banks of Spy Pond.
June 07, 2015. SC

Birds on the Wing

March 31, 2015March 30, 2015Benn Craig 1 Comment
Birds circle the Lower Mystic Lake at sunset. April 28, 2013.

Birds circle the Lower Mystic Lake at sunset. April 28, 2013.

Oh Buoy

March 28, 2015March 29, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A bouy on Spy Pond. September 12, 2013.

A buoy on Spy Pond.
September 12, 2013.

In Her Ear

March 21, 2015March 21, 2015Benn Craig Leave a comment
A crew coach shouts instructions through a megaphone during a practice on Spy Pond. September 12, 2013.

A crew coach shouts instructions through a megaphone during a practice on Spy Pond.
September 12, 2013.

Lights Out

June 11, 2014June 10, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
Cones mark a light post along Mystic Valley Parkway, removed after a driver knocked it diagonal on June 9th. June 10, 2014.

Cones mark a light post along Mystic Valley Parkway, removed after a driver knocked it diagonal on June 9th.
June 10, 2014.

Misty Mystic 3

May 21, 2014May 20, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
Lights on the strip that separates the Upper from the Lower Mystic Lake as seen through the mist on a May night. May 2, 2014.

Lights on the strip that separates the Upper from the Lower Mystic Lake as seen through the mist on a May night.
May 2, 2014.

Misty Mystic 2

May 12, 2014May 9, 2014Benn Craig 2 Comments
Lights from Arlington homes can be seen across the Lower Mystic Lake on a Spring night. May 2, 2014.

Lights from Arlington homes can be seen across the Lower Mystic Lake on a Spring night.
May 2, 2014.

Misty Mystic

May 8, 2014May 7, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
A view across the Lower Mystic Lake on a misty spring night. May 2, 2014.

A view across the Lower Mystic Lake on a misty spring night.
May 2, 2014.

A View to Spy

February 17, 2014February 14, 2014Benn Craig Leave a comment
The vantage to Spy Pond down Gould Road. February 3, 2014.

The vantage to Spy Pond down Gould Road.
February 3, 2014.

Covered Bridge

January 28, 2014January 28, 2014Benn Craig 1 Comment
Mill Brook flows under the covered walkway to that leads to the Mill Street Professional Building. January 13, 2014.

Mill Brook flows under the covered walkway to that leads to the Mill Street Professional Building.
January 13, 2014.

Mill Brook in Autumn

December 2, 2013December 1, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Mill Brook, covered with fallen leaves, as it passes by Brattle Street. November 15, 2013.

Mill Brook, covered with fallen leaves, as it passes by Brattle Street.
November 15, 2013.

Step Down

November 14, 2013November 13, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Stones stacked as steps set into the bank of Spy Pond along the walkway adjacent Route 2. November 12, 2013.

Stones stacked as steps set into the bank of Spy Pond along the walkway adjacent Route 2.
November 12, 2013.

Early Adopter

October 16, 2013October 15, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
The bright foliage of a tree on the shore of the Lower Mystic Lake. October 3, 2013.

The bright foliage of a tree on the shore of the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 3, 2013.

Mystic Duck

October 11, 2013October 10, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A duck illuminated by the rays of sun shining off of the Lower Mystic Lake. October 3, 2013.

A duck illuminated by the rays of sun shining off of the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 3, 2013.

Jetski

October 8, 2013October 7, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A jetski zips across the Lower Mystic Lake. October 3, 2013.

A jetski zips across the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 3, 2013.

Up A Tree

October 6, 2013October 6, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A squirrel runs up a tree next to the Lower Mystic Lake. October 3, 2013.

A squirrel runs up a tree next to the Lower Mystic Lake.
October 3, 2013.

Public Water Supply

August 6, 2013August 5, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A vent sticks up out of a mound covering an MWRA site on Bellington Street. July 30, 2013.

A vent sticks up out of a mound covering an MWRA site on Bellington Street.
July 30, 2013.

MRP

June 7, 2013June 7, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A view of Menotomy Rocks Park from Jason Street. May 10, 2013.

A view of Menotomy Rocks Park from Jason Street.
May 10, 2013.

Clean Up

June 5, 2013June 4, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
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.

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.

Moth

May 22, 2013May 21, 2013Benn Craig 1 Comment
A moth rests on a leaf along the Spy Pond shoreline. July 13, 2012.

A moth rests on a leaf along the Spy Pond shoreline.
July 13, 2012.

Dog and Duck

May 14, 2013May 13, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A duck enjoys the calm surface of Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park as a dog enjoys the calm shore. May 11, 2013.

A duck enjoys the calm surface of Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park as a dog enjoys the calm shore.
May 11, 2013.

Evening Walk

May 4, 2013May 2, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Couples out for an evening walk along the Mystic River. April 28, 2013.

Couples out for an evening walk along the Mystic River.
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.

Lower Lake

March 31, 2013March 30, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
A private dock leads out to the Lower Mystic Lake.March 9, 2012.

A private dock leads out to the Lower Mystic Lake.
March 9, 2012.

Out for a Drink

March 28, 2013March 27, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Geese stopped on the bank of the Mystic River to take a drink.March 8, 2012.

Geese stopped on the bank of the Mystic River to take a drink.
March 8, 2012.

Spy Pond Panorama

March 9, 2013March 8, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Spy Pond Park at twilight.August 1, 2011.

Spy Pond Park at twilight.
August 1, 2011.

The Mill

February 24, 2013February 23, 2013Benn Craig Leave a comment
Mill Brook runs by the Schwamb Mill office building.January 14, 2013.

Mill Brook runs by the Schwamb Mill office building.
January 14, 2013.

Perfect Circle

February 4, 2013February 3, 2013Benn Craig 1 Comment
A skater creates a circle on the ice at Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks park while he practices skating backward.February 2, 2012.

A skater creates a circle on the ice at Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks park while he practices skating backward.
February 2, 2012.

Public Art

December 17, 2012December 18, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment
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 Arlignton High School students.December 14, 2012.

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

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.

The Res

November 15, 2012November 15, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A view of the Arlington Reservoir from Westminster Avenue.
March 20, 2012.

Spy Pond Overlook

October 11, 2012October 11, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A plaque placed in Spy Pond Park dedicating the area as Spy Pond Overlook in memory of Frank P. “Mike” Wright.
October 9, 2012.

Arlington-Belmont Crew

October 10, 2012October 9, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Members of the Arlington-Belmont Crew carry their boat to the waters of Spy Pond.
October 9, 2012.

Fragile

July 21, 2012July 19, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A sign buried in the flora at the edge of Hill’s Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.

Summer Love

July 17, 2012July 16, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

A young couple sit at the edge of Spy Pond enjoying the view and the summer weather. July 10, 2012.

Dragonfly 2

July 15, 2012July 14, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Dragonflies whiz about the surface of Spy Pond. July 13, 2012.

Dragonfly

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

A large dragonfly stops for a moment on a branch overhanging Spy Pond. July 13, 2012.

In A Row

July 13, 2012July 11, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Ducklings feed along the shore of Spy Pond with their mother following close behind. July 10, 2012.

It Must Be Summer

July 1, 2012June 30, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Kids cool down in the fountains of the “pool” at Thompson School. June 30, 2012.

4″

May 22, 2012May 22, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Mill Brook runs four inches deep through Meadowbrook Park on its way to the Lower Mystic Lake. May 18, 2012.

Kayak

May 20, 2012May 19, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A kayaker paddles along the shore of the Lower Mystic Lake. May 18, 2012.

Swan

April 28, 2012April 26, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A swan on the Arlington Reservoir. March 30, 2012.

Boating on Spy Pond

April 22, 2012April 22, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A rowing team practices while a man and his son take a leisurely ride in their motorboat. April 14, 2012.

Under the Bridge

March 21, 2012March 21, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

Two people take advantage of the low waterline at the Arlington Reservoir on a unusually warm first day of spring. March 20, 2012.

True Colors

March 16, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

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

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.

Angry Bird

March 9, 2012March 8, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A goose acting aggressively toward a person on the bank of the Mystic River. March 8, 2012.

In the Ice

March 4, 2012March 3, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A leaf trapped just under the surface of ice at Hills Pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.

Cattail

February 10, 2012February 8, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

A gentle breeze blows seedlings off a cattail in Hills Pond. January 19, 2012.

Spy Ponder

February 8, 2012February 17, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A woman rests for a few minutes during her mid-day walk to enjoy Spy Pond. January 24, 2012.

Iced Over

February 6, 2012February 1, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

A small brook in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 17, 2012.

Arc of a Skater

January 30, 2012January 26, 2012Benn Craig Leave a comment

The arc of a circle carved out by a long since departed skater on Hills pond in Menotomy Rocks Park. January 19, 2012.

Spy Pond Sunset

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

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

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.

Mill Brook at Mount Pleasant

October 14, 2011October 10, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

Mill Brook runs through Mount Pleasant Cemetery to get to the Lower Mystic Lake. September 19, 2011.

Mystic Reflections

August 23, 2011August 21, 2011Benn Craig 2 Comments

A stone bridge joins Arlington and Medford over the Mystic River. August 1, 2011.

More Geese

August 12, 2011August 11, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

A couple of geese doing the Charleston along the banks of Spy Pond. July 25, 2011.

Sailboats

August 9, 2011August 8, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

Sailboats on Spy Pond. July 25, 2011.

Duck, Duck…

August 3, 2011August 2, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

Goose. July 25, 2011.

Boys and Girls Club

July 26, 2011July 25, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

Children go ashore at the Boys and Girls Club after sailing and kayaking on Spy Pond. July 25, 2011.

Dump No Waste

June 13, 2011May 31, 2011Benn Craig Leave a comment

A marker on the curb above a storm drain near Spy Pond. May 29, 2011.

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.

Alewife Brook

May 1, 2011April 30, 2011Benn Craig 1 Comment

Alewife Brook before it passes underneath Massachusetts Avenue. January 5, 2011.

Spy Pond in Winter

July 13, 2010February 17, 2012Benn Craig 1 Comment

Skaters enjoy the frozen Spy Pond on February 9, 2010.

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