Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Cotton Balls over Nantucket Island


This photo was taken from a ferry approaching Nantucket Island.  As you can tell from my blog, I love lighthouses and Brant Point light (built in 1758) is a beauty!  I also liked the low hanging clouds that looked to me like big, soft and fluffy cotton balls.

Nantucket is an island 30 miles south of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  The name of the island comes from Native American word "Natockete" meaning "faraway land." Nantucket is a very popular summer destination. The population of the island soars from approximately 10,000 to 50,000 during the summer months.

This is my contribution to Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday

I am adding this info to follow-up on a comment regarding movies filmed on the island.

Television

  • The television series Wings was based in Nantucket.

  • This Old House devoted most of the 1996 season to a Nantucket house renovation at 3 Milk St.

  • In the Boston Legal episode "The Mighty Rogues", Nantucket engages the firm to get permission to build a nuclear bomb for self-defense.

  • The Weather Channel filmed an episode of Road Crew with Jeff Mielcarz titled Take a Seal Cruise



  • Film

  • The 1971 film Summer of '42 was set in Nantucket.

  • The 1986 Warner Brothers film One Crazy Summer, was mostly filmed and took place on the island.

  • The 1996 Columbia Pictures movie To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday was filmed and took place on Nantucket.

  • The 2007 Weinstein Co movie The Nanny Diaries was partially set in Nantucket.

  • The 2007 20th Century fox film 27 Dresses had its ending filmed on Nantucket.

  • The 2009 Universal Pictures film "Inglourious Basterds" has its main antagonist state his desire to retire to Nantucket Island.
  • 37 comments:

    Kitty said...

    You live in such a beautiful part of the world! I love those white washed buildings and lighthouse.

    J Bar said...

    That's a terrific scene and even more beautiful with those fluffy clouds.
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    Jane said...

    I love lighthouses too, great shot of Brant Point and nice sky too. Thanks for sharing:)

    Susan Beth Studio said...

    Wow - you've been posting such gorgeous photos lately! I've been meaning to comment sooner, but when you stopped by my blog today, I thought this is it, I finally have to get over to Quiltworks! I've really been enjoying all your New England photos the past few weeks. We lived in Brockton MA for eight years before moving to CT nine years ago. I still miss the area and close proximity to Boston and the Cape A LOT! Keep 'em coming.

    Randi said...

    This is so beautiful - like a postcard. Can´t believe that the house can be placed so close to the water. I love the clouds!

    Tammie Lee said...

    your photo is wonderfully dreamy!
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    eileeninmd said...

    It almost looks like a painting. Great photo and a beautiful scene.

    Petit Eyekiss said...

    I also love lighthouse.Your picture is like a painting. Nice shot!

    Martha in PA said...

    Very picturesque. It does look like a painting!


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    AL said...

    The clouds made the view more captivating!

    Your EG Tour Guide said...

    What a beautiful day this must have been for a ferry ride. The clouds add so much to this already wonderful photo.

    storyteller at Small Reflections said...

    Those clouds DO look like cotton balls don't they! Thanks for sharing this BEAUTIFUL watery view and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
    Hugs and blessings,

    prettyfirefly said...

    love it! love it! love it!

    dropping by to take a peek and dropping on your ads.

    April said...

    Beautiful view and cloud-dappled sky!

    January said...

    Wow!This is amazing! Very impressive landscape..

    Thanks for sharing..

    I posted my first entry for watery wednesday

    http://faeriejan.blogspot.com/2009/11/bridal-veil-waterfalls.html

    Have a Nice Wednesday!

    Martha Z said...

    Wonderful shot. I fantasize of living in a place like that, not going to happen though.

    Marie Höglund said...

    Oh if one could have a house on a place like that :-)

    Ann said...

    Are you going to make a quilt from this photo? My friend spends a fortune making her quilts.

    luna miranda said...

    this looks like a film set! what a beautiful place to live.

    BeachILike said...

    Beautiful angle :) Is it just opposite of my post?

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    Kirigalpoththa said...

    Lovely picture!

    chubskulit said...

    That is just gorgeous!

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    ROSIDAH said...

    Wow, what a stunning scene! Have a wonderful week and holiday.

    Jossie said...

    What a great place to visit.

    Mama Zen said...

    Wow! Now, that's picture perfect!

    Light and Voices said...

    Happy Thanksgiving! I think a movie or TV show could be filmed here. Looks like paradise to me.
    Joyce M

    Riet said...

    What a lovely picture

    JOE TODD said...

    What a great photo. What a great spot

    Carolyn Ford said...

    That is beyond beautiful. The contrasting colors are stunning. Wow!

    eleanors said...

    What a pretty place! Nice photo!

    Quilt Works said...

    Light and Voice, you are right! There have been a number of movies and TV filmed on Nantucket:

    Television
    The television series Wings was based in Nantucket.
    This Old House devoted most of the 1996 season to a Nantucket house renovation at 3 Milk St.
    In the Boston Legal episode "The Mighty Rogues", Nantucket engages the firm to get permission to build a nuclear bomb for self-defense.
    The Weather Channel filmed an episode of Road Crew with Jeff Mielcarz titled Take a Seal Cruise
    Film
    The 1971 film Summer of '42 was set in Nantucket.
    The 1986 Warner Brothers film One Crazy Summer, was mostly filmed and took place on the island.
    The 1996 Columbia Pictures movie To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday was filmed and took place on Nantucket.
    The 2007 Weinstein Co movie The Nanny Diaries was partially set in Nantucket.
    The 2007 20th Century fox film 27 Dresses had its ending filmed on Nantucket.
    The 2009 Universal Pictures film "Inglourious Basterds" has its main antagonist state his desire to retire to Nantucket Island.

    mbkatc230 said...

    This is gorgeous! The clouds are just perfect, and the little town is so picturesque. This really does look like a postcard. Happy Thanksgiving! Kathy

    Chie Wilks said...

    wow..this is very scenic.....amazing shot for Watery Wednesday

    mine is here

    Peg @ Bloomfield Farm said...

    How nice of you to visit my blog and leave a comment. I actually visited your blog earlier but didn't leave a comment because I hopped around looking at your beautiful works of art. I love the Jack Russell... is that a quilt? Wow!

    Cindy said...

    Absolutely gorgeous photo, I have read alot of novels set in that area. Thanks for visiting my blog today and for leaving a sweet message. Hugs, Cindy S.

    Claudia@DipityRoad said...

    What a fun list! I am going to post fast-- say how cool is this! and go back and re read some.

    If you have a moment for a laugh -- I would love for you to stop by and say hi!

    TTFN ~~Claudia ♥ ♥

    Pam of Always Artistic said...

    Gorgeous!

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