Ahh, summer is over, and winter is almost here. We’ve buttoned up our vacation homes and summer cottages and are preparing for winter’s onslaught. These shuttered, iconic summer cottages lining the road on the approach to Provincetown, MA are representative of the summer season that is behind us and a reminder that winter is on the way.
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Really strong emotional connections here. Anyone who loves the shore will feel a pull at the heart strings from this good photo.