Esther's photos with the keyword: Nantucket

I took a fairly ordinary photo of a street scene in Nantucket, Massachusetts and converted it into a much more interesting orb that reflects the town. If you look closely, you can see the Atlantic Ocean, the harbor, gray shingled buildings, bright red doors, cobblestone and brick walkways, visitors with bicycles, Adirondack chairs, quaint street lamps and charming stores. TSCNantucket Orb

"Nantucket ... is an island about 30 miles (50 km) by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts.... As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,172.... Nantucket is a tourist destination and summer colony. Due to tourists and seasonal residents, the population of the island increases to at least 50,000 during the summer months. The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the 'finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th- and early 19th-century New England seaport town'." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantucket,_Massachusetts AP1000456

"Nantucket ... is an island about 30 miles (50 km) by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts.... As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,172.... Nantucket is a tourist destination and summer colony. Due to tourists and seasonal residents, the population of the island increases to at least 50,000 during the summer months. The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the 'finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th- and early 19th-century New England seaport town'." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantucket,_Massachusetts AP1000446

Built in 1746, the Old Mill is the oldest functioning mill in the United States. "Nantucket ... is an island about 30 miles (50 km) by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts.... As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,172.... Nantucket is a tourist destination and summer colony. Due to tourists and seasonal residents, the population of the island increases to at least 50,000 during the summer months. The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the 'finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th- and early 19th-century New England seaport town'." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantucket,_Massachusetts AP1000441

"Nantucket ... is an island about 30 miles (50 km) by ferry south from Cape Cod, in the American state of Massachusetts.... As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,172.... Nantucket is a tourist destination and summer colony. Due to tourists and seasonal residents, the population of the island increases to at least 50,000 during the summer months. The National Park Service cites Nantucket, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as being the 'finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th- and early 19th-century New England seaport town'." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantucket,_Massachusetts AP1000419

"Lightships were stationed at the most dangerous areas along the U.S. oceanic and Great Lakes coastlines. These floating sentinels were part of a lifeline that played an important role in the development of our country. They are a part of our maritime heritage and serve as a memorial to the brave U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) lightship sailors who served on them, risking and sacrificing their lives. Lightship duty for crewmembers was extremely hazardous, especially on the Nantucket Shoals station — considered the most dangerous lightship assignment in the USCG and the world. During the winter months, nor’easters could last for days. Howling winds and mountainous seas tossed lightships so violently, even the most seasoned sailors became seasick. The constant odor of diesel fumes was equally nauseating, in addition to the ship's piercing and incessant fog signals, which caused ear pain and even deafness. " www.nantucketlightshiplv-112.org/lv-112.htm For more information, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_lightship_Nantucket_%28LV-112%29 . AIMG 3670