Once more to Ware Lane and peak foliage along this tiny dirt road in Marblehead. I mentioned in Monday’s post that I had happened upon this scene while walking the dog with my wife and returned with camera gear in tow to capture its beauty. I shot with a 200mm lens at first to focus on the tree and pond but then switched to a 16mm lens for a wider vertical view and one of those sun stars.
When I shared the first image, I was struck by all the comments of those who grew up in this section of the Clifton neighborhood including those who said that Monday’s image instantly transported them back in time to their childhood spent in and around this small lane. I thought it only fitting then to title this version ‘Ware in the World’ as this little lane really seems to have left its impression on a number of former ‘Headers now living away from town but with a long held connection to it.
I take it you’ve come to understand the depth of what you’re doing. Not only sharing lovely photographs of a small seaside town. But connecting people through time and space, both to each other and to their younger selves. It’s a remarkable thing when you think about it.
This is so beautiful!
This is magical looking!
You continue to amaze me with your magical compositions!
My sisters and I had many magical adventures living on Ware Lane. My grandfather, who built our house on the lane, would be glad to see it hasn’t been paved.
I grew up on Clifton Ave. and we would often “sneak over” to this seemingly deserted little slice of heaven.
Love it.
Ariana Gabriel this wonderful photographer takes beautiful pictures of Marblehead
It brings back memories of walking the lane with my grandfather on a Sunday morning to feed a carrot to Mr. Rolf’s big white bunny, then skipping back down the lane to play on the swings at Eveleth. We’d wave to Mrs. Full, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Breed along the way. <3
Beautiful!!
I didn’t grow up in Clifton but I grew up near cow corner. Do you know where that is? It’s where Jersey St. and Guernsey St. cross each other. But I actually grew up in the house on the corner of Evans Rd. and Guernsey St. Part of old Evans Rd. runs alongside the house. We used to walk to the Beacon St. woods and run around near Steer swamp playing hide-n-seek.
The detail in this photo is amazing. Just love it.
Just beautiful!!!!!!
I love Ware Lane ! I wish it went on for miles !
Great shot!
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooyyyyyyyyy