Small Streams

This book about Boston’s secret places had me thinking about the secret places in my own neighborhood and city.

There’s this tunnel in Highland Park that I’ve always wanted to share with people. Of course once a secret is shared or published it doesn’t become a secret anymore. The secret becomes familiar, even banal.

Then again, there are some things that are so encased in shadow and rumor that no amount of light and perspective will change our opinion of them as secret.

But if you want success in life or photojournalism, go with the obvious.