I hadn’t been back to Fort Sewall since the day after the storm that took down large pieces of what I affectionately called the Giving Tree. I had woken up early this morning for a different shoot after noticing the Hotel Marblehead’s new paint job (watch for that shot tomorrow). I finished shooting from Pleasant Street and was disappointed in the lack of fog or a nice sunrise and was all set to turn back home when I decided to continue down to Fort Beach and see what had become of the tree.
Last time I turned onto Front Street, I described a gut punch feeling when I saw the tree. This morning, this is the view that greeted me instead – a golden sun perfectly balanced between the branches that remain of the Giving Tree. I quickly parked, got out of the car and set up to capture this image of a Fort Sunrise with a bit of hope that the tree might make it and continue to be a focal point at Fort Sewall.
That’s a beautiful shot !
I have total faith that tree is coming back! What a beautiful shot…
Hope and resilience… ??
and…..the flag at half mast. Amazing photo!
I got goosebumps. Thank you for continually inspiring us.
Thank you-
Lovely shot
Great shot, thanks ?
Great pic!!
It’s as though the branch is holding it up and rising with hope!
The flag at half mast behind the tree gave me chills. Nice shot!
I do not know how you do it,but every time you change your mind about going back home…..there is an inner prodding to “get one more shot”and it usually turns out like this…SPECTACULAR.Keep listening to that prodding as we are the recipients GODS GLORY.
Sorrow and hope in a photograph. This is beautiful, Eyal.
Beautiful and hopeful!
I have goosebumps seeing this photo with your post. Thank you for the image of hope with the flag at half mast today, it’s what we need.
Beautiful!
Awesome!
Loved Ft Sewall
I love the kayak fisherman in the picture! Let me know if you ever want to come out kayak fishing with me on my kayak to take a picture of the sunrise. I have a spare kayak if you do not have one.
I’m not sure the company that trimmed. But absolutely love that they left the branches with life and no damage. We are also praying the Giving Tree rebounds! ??
Beautiful! I love that the Heart of the tree survived. <3
A beautiful photograph of Marblehead. A very sad time for our country. May the true spirit of Massachusetts pull us through this.
Laura Sylvia
Great picture! I love the colors! At least part of the Giving Tree remains.
Love this
Wonderful picture…That tree will make it!!!! They should leave it …. it will rejuvenate ?
Wonderful photo of the tree, She is wounded but still standing. ???
beautiful shot!
This is such a special photo. Possibly your best yet.
I also loved that tree so much, and I’m truly heartbroken to see the hole in the branches that are left. If it survives though should be a very strong sign to all of us that life still goes on even when a big piece of us might be missing <3
I just realize that it seems to be my hubby, Paul, rowing out to his boat in the right-hand margin! I hadn’t noticed that before in this magnificent photo Eyal.