I don't often post photos that are not taken from the top of Buck Hill. But today's trek up for the sunset, with the fresh coating of snow and the leaves on the ground still showing their colors is worth a share.

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Sunset and dusk this afternoon, Dec 3rd, from Buck Hill!

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Dawn this morning, Nov 30th, from Buck Hill! A slight burst of color before the clouds would cover the horizon, blocking the view of the sunrise and ushering in a very gray day.

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The twin lighthouses on Thacher Island, Rockport MA, photographed from Buck Hill. From this perspective, the North Tower (38.89 mi) is on the left and the South Tower (38.76 mi) is on the right. The northern end of the Island and the North Tower are owned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. The remainder of the island, including the South Tower, the boat ramp, and numerous houses and structures are owned by the Town of Rockport MA. I visited the island last year, and it is spectacular to see these lighthouses up close. While we were there we were able to climb to South Tower, though visibility was not optimal on the day of our visit.

This has proven to be a challenging photo to capture. This looks over a lot of water and even on the days when things are crystal clear, the ocean often has fog, haze or excessive turbulence. To see this also requires positioning oneself on very particular parts of Buck Hill. Near the summit, the view of the lighthouses is obscured by Chickatawbut Hill (which can be seen at the bottom of the frame).

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Dawn and sunrise this morning, Nov 27th, from Buck Hill! Wishing a very happy Thanksgiving Day to all of those who celebrate! Met up with a great group of gentlemen who do an annual Thanksgiving sunrise hike. Hope to see you all, same time, next year.

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Two war memorials photographed from Buck Hill.

With the white pillars and gold dome, is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Clock Tower (6.26 mi), Victory Rd, Quincy MA

Above and to the left is a peninsula with two flagpoles at the tip. This is the South Boston Korean War Memorial (9.06 mi), Castle Island, South Boston MA

To the right of the South Boston memorial there is some kind of man-made structure on the water that I cannot find any name for. I suspect it is some kind of navigational beacon. It can be seen in Google 360 photos from Castle Island. The large beige shed like structure in front of the Clock Tower is a film studio and sound stage. Marina Studios, 260 Victory Rd, Quincy MA.

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I had hoped to catch a sunset last night, but it was very overcast. However, I had some time to kill so I did a couple of errands and then made a nighttime hike up Buck Hill. I spent some time up at the top just enjoying the night view which I don't often get to see. And then it started to clear up. I could see some stars, but what really struck me was how all of the light pollution was illuminating the clouds. It was both scary and gorgeous.

Usually when I hike in the dark, I need to use a headlamp. But on this night I seemed to be able to navigate around the top of the hill with no problem. Was it because I was up there for a while and my eyes adjusted? There was no moon. When it was time to head down, I decided to see how long I could go without needing the headlamp, figuring that when I dipped below the tree line I would have to turn it on. But much too my surprise, I could see just fine. I was able to navigate the whole trip down using light pollution. Kinda wild, but a bummer!

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#winter is on my mind:

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Three water towers a church and a communications tower, photographed from Buck Hill. The two water towers next to each other (3.94 mi) are at 20 Indian Lane, Canton MA. The large water tower on the horizon (7.7 mi) is at 45 Forest Rd, Stoughton MA. The church is the First United Methodist Church (6.26 mi), 103 Pleasant St, Stoughton MA. The communications tower (23.36 mi) is located at 585 Winthrop St, Taunton MA. This looks like it might be a transmitter tower but I cannot find any information about who broadcasts from here.

An interesting aside... If my house could be seen from Buck Hill, it would be in this photo. Perhaps some of the trees in my yard are visible.

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Dawn and sunrise this morning, Nov 14th, from Buck Hill!

There is something about that first or last light of the day. It's worth turning around to look at the land behind you and watch as the hills cast shadows onto each other.

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