Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting. David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
A painter walks the high wire, as he paints the mast of a fishing boat in New Bedford, MA. PHOTO PETER PEREIRA
(top) A man helps some youngsters with the bait on their line, as they enjoy a morning of fishing from a pier in the south end of New Bedford. In the distance the Seastreak high speed ferry can be seen making its way to Martha's Vineyard. (below) Young and old alike, take shelter from the heat by jumping off of the Little River Road bridge in Dartmouth, MA. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
(top) A man helps some youngsters with the bait on their line, as they enjoy a morning of fishing from a pier in the south end of New Bedford. In the distance the Seastreak high speed ferry can be seen making its way to Martha's Vineyard. (below) Young and old alike, take shelter from the heat by jumping off of the Little River Road bridge in Dartmouth, MA. PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA