When walking Stacy Boulevard during the incredible Parade of Sails, saw this Plein Air painting of the binoculars. This painting looks like a face .. love it
Author: Donna Ardizzoni
Ardizzoni Photography, Business Manager, Grandmother, love living in Gloucester, love to swim, kayak, walk and of course take pictures. Our company does computer networking, Office Management, Medical Billing, transcription, networking software updates and virus protection
Oh what a Sunday
On Sunday the Parade of Sail was incredible. I took over 600 photos the shots just kept on coming. Many observers mentioned how emotional it was to see these beautiful schooners decorating Gloucester Harbor. Thank you to the committee, volunteers, The schooners and wonderful visitors who came to our beautiful city. f
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A fantastic day on Saturday
Schooner Festival is my favorite weekend. The weather was terrific and the schooners did not disappoint. We took a sail on the Ardelle to enjoy Gloucester’s beautiful Harbor and other Schooners that were out there. Thank Harold for a wonderful sail. We are blessed to live here. 
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Setting up dinner at Maritime Gloucester 2026
A wonderful venue for the dinner at Maritime Gloucester on Friday evening. Schooners were sailing around and a special visitor appeared in the harbor. A Minke Whale.
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The schooners are arriving
Thursday the light was an asset to the Schooners that have arrived. I4C3 floating dock was decorated with beautiful Schooners. Looking forward to this weekend. Should be awesome.
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The Isabella and the Ardelle
On Wednesday afternoon took a walk to Maritime Gloucester to experience the excitement for the 2026 Schooner Festival.
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Magnolia Pier
After a rainy Tuesday, the sky started to clear up with a touch of fog. As can be seen, the ramp and float are still out of the water for needed repairs.
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Last day of August 31, 2026
What a beautiful beach and boating 2026 summer. On Monday afternoon as usual, went to the beach after work. When I was about to go home, around 6:00, looked around and it was just the seagulls and me.
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A visit to the Franklin Park Zoo
On Sunday, Rick and I went to the Franklin Park Zoo. As a kid, my family always went to the Franklin Park Zoo. This zoo is great with the animals and educational information. The prairie dogs were so cute digging their holes. How about the
Crocodile staring at us. The animals roam around without cages and have plenty of room. The volunteers and workers are knowledgeable and very attached to the animals.
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Water break
How cute is this little bird taking in some hydration.
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Schooner sailing by Magnolia Beach
My afternoon workspace on Friday was glorious as usual. Another beautiful beach day. A surprise visit from a schooner went sailing by. It looked like the Denis K. Sullivan but not sure.
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Flowers
The colors on the Stacy Boulevard are beautiful. The bees are pollinating and walkers are enjoying the flowers. The smell is wonderful as well. Thank you, Generous Gardeners.
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Jodrey State Pier
Beautiful sky on Wednesday afternoon. The colors of the buoys, sky and boats made for a nice view.
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Tuesday afternoon
Terry and I love our Tuesday afternoon at the Welcoming Center at Stage Fort Park. The visitors enjoy are wonderful and beautiful park. Tuesday was beautiful and there was a photo shoot going on at the Gazebo.
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Gorgeous Monday
Monday was another fantastic summer day. Taking a swim after work, takes all the day’s anxiety away.
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The Great Elephant Migration
We went down to Boston on Sunday to see the Great Elephant Migration. They are amazing. As you walk down Commonwealth Avenue, the size of these elephants can be seen from a block away. There are 100 elephants of all sizes. Even though it was a little rainy, there were lots of visitors admiring these elephants.
https://thegreatelephantmigration.org/pages/visit
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Fun day at Magnolia Beach
My nieces, great nieces and family came to Aunt Donna’s and Uncle Rick for a fun Saturday. Even though not a lot of sun, there is never a bad day at the beach.
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Pretty clouds over Coolidge Point
On Thursday, later in the day, the clouds were showing their beauty.
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Fun 14 year old birthday
A 14-year girl had her birthday party at magnolia Pier. Fun time jumping off the pier and fishing. There were about 20 kids having a salty party. These kids are enjoying themselves outside, ocean air and exercise. No tablets just fun.
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Another beautiful day
This summer has been wonderful. Swimming is so relaxing. The salt water is very healing and peaceful. We are blessed to live at the beach; you can work and then go to the beach.
