Boston Photos

Bring Boston into your home and office

This is a collection of some of my favorite Boston photos that I hope you will like as much as I do.  Some are quite small, while others are mural-sized.

These photos make excellent housewarming gifts, graduation gifts, and other special occasion gifts such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and birthdays. 

You may also want to use them for your own decor.  Hang your favorite view of the Boston skyline over your desk at gazing level for when your eyes need to focus on something other than your computer.  Use a mural-sized photo of Fenway Park for instant impact in your living room or your teenager's bedroom.

These Boston photos are offered through Art.com (just click on the link) and can be bought framed or unframed.   Also, most are available in 2 or more sizes.

Need more info?  You'll find a couple of FAQs at the bottom of this page.

Boston Red Sox fans will love this photo of Fenway Park, surrounded by the Charles River with Back Bay (see the Hancock Tower and Pru Tower?) and Downtown Boston in the background.  You can even see the iconic Citgo sign at the left.   This is the perfect Boston gift for your great aunt who has attended every home game since 1942 - as well as for anyone else who's a Red Sox fan (or fanatic).

Boston - All Star Game at Fenway Mike Smith 28x22 Fine Art Print Buy From Art.com

Or maybe you love the Sox so much that you want to feel like you live at Fenway.  What you need is a mural-sized photo - 4' x 6', or even bigger!  It goes without saying that this can make a blah and boring room look fabulous!  It's also perfect for a teen's bedroom.

Fenway Park, Red Sox Game, Boston, MA David Jentz 72x48 Wall Mural Buy From Art.com

The next few photos show panoramic views - a terrific way to see a whole swath of the city at once. Display just one of these panoramas, or combine 2 or 3 as a set.

This first view by James Blakeway is actually an art print.

Boston, Massachusetts James Blakeway 40x14 Fine Art Print Buy From Art.com

This next Boston photo looks up the Charles River to the west.   You can see Community Boating's boathouse, docks, and sailboats in the foreground at the left, and a glimpse of Beacon Hill behind them.  Toward the middle is the glass-clad Hancock Tower - don't you love how it reflects the clouds and sky?  The skyscraper to the right is Prudential Tower.

My best guess is that the photographer took this photo from the Longfellow Bridge.  Between vehicle traffic, the T's Red Line, and a very narrow pedestrian walk way, that's a dicey spot to photograph from - don't try it unless you have nerves of steel (and good life insurance).

High Angle View of a River, Charles R... Panoramic Images 42x14 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

This next photo was taken from the east (looking west toward the city) just after sunrise.  The light at that hour washes the city with a golden hue.  After the light shifts around mid-day, the granite and marble-faced buildings look grayer. 

Sunrise, Skyline, Boston, Massachuset... Panoramic Images 24x8 Photographi... Buy From Art.com

This dramatic panoramic photo of Back Bay in early evening is a dramatic size - but even larger sizes are available. It could provide a strong focal point in any room.

Back Bay, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Panoramic Images 60x20 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

Most cities look dramatic at night - and especially Boston (ok, so I'm a little biased).  This photo really captures the beauty of Boston after dark, especially the way the lights reflect in the water.

You'll see the Charles River in the foreground - you can barely make out the Community Boating boathouse toward the left.  The low mound just beyond the river is Beacon Hill (is that the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House near the middle?), with the tall buildings of Downtown Boston and the Financial District in the background.

Buildings Lit Up at Night, Boston, Ma... Panoramic Images 42x14 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

Boston photos that capture neighborhoods, streets, or small scenes of city life always hold a lot of appeal. 

If you've tried taking photos yourself of some of these areas, you know how hard it can be to capture what you see with the camera, especially if the light isn't quite right, traffic and parked cars don't cooperate (sometimes when taking photos for this website, I feel like I'm mostly photographing parked cars). 

This photo (I think it's Newbury Street) does a great job of capturing the architectural lines of the mellow Victorian buildings along with the early autumn foliage.

City Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Izzet Keribar 16x12 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

This view of Boston from the Inner Harbor shows the city skyline in the early morning light.  This wonderful photograph is available in 10 different sizes.  The 64" x 48" size would be exceptionally dramatic in the right setting.

Boston Skyline, MA Kindra Clineff 64x48 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

This next Boston photo, taken in early fall, shows one of my favorite streets in Beacon Hill.  Take a look at the brick sidewalk and cobblestone street - that's why I recommend bringing a very sturdy pair of walking shoes when you visit Boston.

This Beacon Hill photograph, which also comes in many sizes, would be a wonderful gift for anyone who lives or has lived in here - or for you if you've visited and fallen in love with the charming 18th century neighborhood.

Cobblestone Street and Hi... John Merrill 36x48 Phot... Buy From Art.com

The next 2 Boston photos are by different photographers, but would make a nice pair showing the contrast between the 19th century brownstones and the glittering new buildings making up the city skyline.   Buy the 10" x 8" size (under $15 each), an inexpensive frame (go to Ikea for options for $10 and under), and you'll have a striking set to use as a gift . . . or for yourself.

Boston Brownstones Kathryn Smith 10x8 Photographi... Buy From Art.com

Boston Harbor Wade Brooks 10x8 Photographi... Buy From Art.com

Public Gardens After Snow, Boston, MA Paul Bruneau 16x12 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

Tulips, Boston Public Garden, MA Alyx Kellington 16x12 Photograph... Buy From Art.com

FAQs about Boston Photos

Here are a couple of questions that I've received about how to frame Boston photos - and my answers.  (Please note - I have no design expertise - someone who does could probably give better answers!)

Q.  Which is better - buying a photo framed or unframed? 

A.  If you're giving one of these Boston photos as a gift, adding a frame is a nice touch.  Art.com discounts the price a bit, and is probably somewhat cheaper than having the framing done in a local frame shop.  (Don't forget, you need matting and glass also.) 

If the print is for you, is a fairly standard size (like 16" x 20"), and you want to save some money, you can find nice, inexpensive frames at Ikea.  They tend to be either black or white, and come with matting and glass.  If you want the frame to be a different color (I tend to like gold), buy an unfinished wood frame at a crafts store such as Michael's and paint it yourself.

Q.  Does Art.com sell frames for the murals?

A.  Not that I'm aware of.  However, I have seen one of these framed in someone's house.  They said that they bought the print on-line (I don't know whether it was from Art.com or somewhere else) and took it to a local framing shop to have it dry-mounted.  Then they went to a lumber yard, bought picture frame molding, made a frame (they had the lumber yard miter the corners, so this was easier than it sounds), and painted the frame gold with a sort of antiqued finish. 

They propped the framed photo mural (it was about 4' x 6', plus the frame) on a low table in their front hall with a mirror in the opposite room positioned to reflect it - very attractive!