Saturday was a busy day and one filled with incredible light. I had gone out earlier that afternoon to shoot sailboats racing in the Jackson Cup and then returned when I saw a clearing near the horizon and high clouds with an undulating structure forming above.
I debated where to stop and shoot what was likely to be a beautiful sunset and decided on Chandler Hovey Park where I hadn’t captured images in some time. I wasn’t alone at the park as the benches were filled with people taking advantage of the warm Spring day to sit and enjoy this prime location for a sunset.
As the last light of sunset shone on the undulating clouds, it formed a pink fire in the sky over Marblehead Harbor. I composed this image to include two boats moored in the waters with some working boats seen closer to shore. You can make out familiar landmarks such as Abbot Hall, Grace Community Church and St. Michael’s steeple bathed in an orange light which reflected on the water.
Dear Eyal,
Thank you so much for your photos! How I love to get up on Wednesday morning and know your pictures will be waiting for me to see, dream and reminisce. It’s the boost I need in the middle of the week and I am instantly transported back home and to happy times. It’s too bad that we weren’t more observant and took so much for granted when we’re growing up. As adults, we have come to cherish our heritage in such a magnificent environment. You continue to bring it back to us each week and we love it. I’m looking forward to next year’s calendar and more and more photos. Maybe it’s time to make a Marblehead heritage wall in my house.
Jackie