Despite the wrench thrown at Marblehead by way of Hurricane Arthur, this was an incredible weekend filled with activities. Though the annual fireworks display was postponed due to rain and then cancelled due to rough seas, I had decided to make my way to the causeway in order to capture the more unique tradition of the harbor illumination.
I had captured the harbor illumination in year’s past but always changed my focus as soon as the fireworks show began. This year, I could concentrate my time and compositions on the red flares circling Marblehead Harbor and forming a beautiful ring of fire in the blue hour. After the boy scouts placed their flares, I set up with this image in mind. There was a good deal of car traffic on the causeway (a rarity during the annual fireworks show) and I took advantage of the opportunity using a long exposure to turn the oncoming traffic into streaks of light.
More images including the impromptu fireworks display to come in the next few days.