There’s something about seeing the Town of Marblehead from above that quite literally changes your perspective of areas you’ve visited countless times. This image comes from my journey up the scaffolding surrounding Abbot Hall tower in early December.
I’ve shared a number of images from this unique position so far which serve to highlight the layout of the town and its iconic buildings. Here you can see Crocker Park encircled by houses and a mere stone’s throw from Marblehead Neck and the lighthouse across the harbor.
Good morning, Eyal!
You are right about perspective. It IS wonderful to look back from Abbot Hall across Crocker Park to the lighthouse. This is a one-of–a-kind view! I wonder how many thousands of photos have been taken from the lighthouse or from the trees at Crocker Park looking back toward Abbot Hall. It’s interesting to view things a little differently. Now we need a shot that picks up Fort Sewall and the lighthouse from this angle so people can visualize how narrow the entrance to the harbor really is. I have tried to explain to friends why the British were so hesitant to follow the Constitution into the harbor without running aground on some of the rocks while trying to avoid Fort Sewall.