I have been experimenting with long-exposure black and white fine art photography lately and planned to capture this image in that fashion. The sunset seemed to have other plans as the sun peeked out behind me and lit up Baker’s Island in the distance in a brilliant red. This was taken as a five minute exposure so the water turned still and the clouds can be seen drifting overhead. It seemed a shame […]
We moved to Marblehead from Washington, DC in May 2008 and rented a house off Village Street. I quickly became mesmerized by the incredible sunsets that developed over Salem harbor each and every night. On this particular warm May day, I saw the colors develop and quickly ran down the hill. I set up on the edge of the launch and took this image of the houses of Nonantum Road draped in that golden light.
On Friday, October 21st, I drove past this island which sits on the border between Salem and Marblehead in the harbor and noted that it had seemed to reach peak color for the Fall. I had been scouting this island for years hoping but failing to catch it at its peak last year. Luckily, I had been carrying my camera gear in my trunk on […]
Today’s entry comes from the border between Marblehead and Salem. I shot a series of photos around town at sunrise and ended up here at the perfect point in the tide cycle. Was treated to calm waters which made for a calm, serene composition.
Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22mm lens. 6 exposure bracket.
