Boston: Mister Joe Lekas

Boston at Night from the Christian Science Center Plaza Reflecting Pool

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This is a shot of downtown Boston at night as seen from the Christian Science Center Plaza's reflecting pool.

**This one was incredibly tricky as it was ghosting city. I had to create about 20 different HDRS based on different exposure combinations and then pick out the pieces that worked...even if it was for a single window or reflection.

Paul Revere's Monument with Old North Church - Boston

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This is the iconic monument of Paul Revere during his midnight ride in front of Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts. This image is a combination of 12 exposures.

Boston Night 01 - Over Atlantic Avenue by the South Battery

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Facing West towards Boston at night over Atlantic Avenue near South Battery Harbor. The tower in this shot is the "Custom House Tower," now a Mariott.

Copp's Hill Burial Ground and Old North Church - Boston

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This is a vew from Copp's Hill Burial Ground overlooking the historic Old North Church in the background. Buried here include Cotton Mather, Increase Mather, and Robert Newman (hung the lanterns for Paul Revere's famous ride). It was founed in 1659.

Boston / Massachusetts State House at Night

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Boston's golden domed State House at night. It was built in 1798 and is located at Becaon and Park Streets across from the Boston Commons on Beacon Hill. The architect was Charles Bulfinch. The "new" State House was built on land owned by John Hancock and the original dome was covered in copper by Paul Revere's company.

Looking Up - Boston

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This was shot looking straight up in downtown Boston.

Boston Slice - The Flour & Grain Exchange Building

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This is a slightly elevated shot of downtown Boston, Ma. The castle-like buidling near the center is The Flour & Grain Exchange Building (177 Milk Street). The building was completed in 1892 and features a Romanesque style. It orginally held the Boston Chamber of Commerce, so it is sometimes known as the Boston Chamber of Commerce Building.

Old and New: Trinity Church (Boston) and 500 Boylston Street at Night

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This is a view of the famous Trinity Church in Boston's Back Bay contrasting the Post-Modern 500 Boylston Street Building. Trinity Church was built from 1872 to 1877, while 500 Boylston Street was finished in 1985.

Boston Daylight along Purchase Street

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This was taken along Boston's Purchase Street from Dewey Square Park.

The Boston Public Library - 700 Boylston Street

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>The Boston Public Library was established in 1848. It was actually the first library to publicly allow patrons to borrow books in the United States.
It is currently the second largest public library in America.

Rooftops in Boston - Daylight Skyline

joelekas@gmail.com (Mister Joe Lekas) — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

]]>This skyline is a combination of shots from slightly before sunset taken on a rooftop in Boston.