Sunset over Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, MA

Red sky at night, the last shot in a series. Just a few hours later, a nor'easter dumped almost three inches of rain on the greater Boston area.

Time to come in

At dusk on Good Harbor Beach, a fisherman walks in from the surf. 

Morning after the nor'easter, Good Harbor Beach, Gloucester, MA

View from inside the enclosed porch of Samarkand Inn, a homey bed and breakfast right on Good Harbor Beach.

Locals say this is the best beach in Gloucester because it's the only one with waves that get you wet immediately. No standing in cold water shivering while finding the nerve to plunge in!