Yesterday i woke up to a crisp fall-ish day and decided to finally take my camera out for a walk around my new neighborhood. I absolutely love living in Boston’s South End- it’s small neighborhood feel where you see the same people getting coffee at the cute little bakery, say hello to familiar dogs out for walks and take in it’s general European feel as you stroll the brick walkways.. I kept my lens on the architecture of the homes and streets this time as I gain confidence as a photographer. Some day I won’t shy away from shooting people in their element- drinking coffee in the window of a cafe or peering in shops. Right now I feel like I’ll be chased with crowbars if I take pictures of people without their consent. Maye I just need a stellar zoom lens! :) Anyways, here are some images from where I live- I think the classicism and history of this area is so inspiring-secret gardens, tree lined streets, gorgeous front doors, beautiful parks….what’s not to love?
stunning! loving the multitude of colorful doors you have, those are gorgeous!
It does look very European. The blue door really made me think of a London suburb.
Beautiful! I’m jealous that you have PolkaDog Bakery so close by!
I would get a lot of exercise in your neighborhood! Inspiration is everywhere~
Beautiful Autumn shots of the neighborhood… I love this time of year!
Thank you for that post!! We have decided to get a new front door and that gives me so many ideas!! PS love you blog- you do a great job!
I love Boston in the fall! GORGEOUS, pictures!
Beautiful! I love wandering streets in cities and taking photos! I love all yours…very jealous of your neighborhood!
Lovely! We just walked down the street of your first photo and commented on those very same railings. I love how all the doors are so different – adds a little spice :)
Such a beautiful neighborhood. Love the iron and the doors.
Have anice day.
Teresa
Great pics – you make me want to visit Boston now! ! I’ve been thinking about taking photography classes to enhance the pics on my blog!
This was the best way to spend a Monday morning. Great photos!
I am going to look at this post again when I am in later tonight.
FAB!
What a gorgeous neighborhood! I love all the railings – especially the turquoise ones!
You made me homesick for New England and Boston in particular. Beautiful medley of photos.
The crisp feel of fall is no where to be found in Texas. Boo. I am so over 95 plus degree humid days.
mb from Dallas
wow -what a great neighborhood; love your photos!
These photos are great! You’ve made me realize just how lucky I am to live in such a wonderful neighborhood. Thank you.
Great Pics! I love all the iron and brick, and the old wood entry doors are amazing. This has me wanting to do a jaunt around my neighborhood and maybe do the same thing. Maybe when the leaves start changing. Love It!
Dear glossy, blue door – I love thee!
great photos…makes me want to live in the city!
great images! which door is yours?! love the urns by some of the doors… I’ll bet it will be so cute during the Holidays there!
74 Waltham–thank you very much!
Not to be a spoilsport, but the South End became its charming self after developers moved lower income people out of the area. It is poignant to drive around with someone who lived there before and have them tell you about how they were forced out of their homes. This sadly constitutes gentrification.
What a beautiful neighborhood! We went for a walk in our neighborhood last night after dinner and I love oogling everyone’s yards and doors. Is that a community garden? Love the pale pale blue gray door (with the #1 on it). Gorgeous!
To mgold: As a resident here in the South End – I understand the concerns of gentrification. However the neighborhood has turned around immensely from being a crime-ridden area twenty years ago to one that is quite diverse in my opinion. There is a wide range of housing within the South End, with many places still preserved for low income. I hope that never changes, as I enjoy having my children growing up with people of different economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
I love these images. They’re so beautiful and such inspiration!!!
What beautiful pictures! I live about 20 minutes away from Boston and the city’s rustic feel always makes me happy.
I love, love the South End! I have family who lives near there and when we visit it’s one of my favorite neighborhoods to see. Great pictures!
gorgeous neighborhood and gorgeous pictures!!
i so miss living in boston!
Thanks for sharing the sites in your lovely neighbourhood. Your pictures are great.
Sigh….how I miss living there! I am craving dinner at Sibling Rivalry but sadly that’s not a great place to bring a 10-week old.
I love those photos! Reminds me of parts of Manhattan, where I am from. I would love to plan a walking tour for myself in the same area as your photos but I do not know much about Boston. Could you e-mail me with some of the streets that are featured in your photos? And then I will take it from there. Thanks! jackiejuli@yahoo.com
I recognize one of those doors– I have family that lives there! I’m in Charlottesville, VA now, but REALLY miss being home in Boston when I have little reminders like this. Such a great city.
GORGEOUS exteriors…wonder if they are just as beautiful inside….. :)))))))))))
Very inspiring, beautiful :)