A little bit before publishing my Wednesdays in Marblehead book, I had started a series entitled ‘From the Water’ with photos captured from aboard friends’ boats. On Friday night, we were invited onto a couple’s boat (thanks Mike and Polly!) for a sunset cruise around and inside Marblehead harbor. We lucked out with calm waters and some decent light and I was like a kid in a candy store as we turned the corner at Fort Sewall. I shot over a hundred images as we slowly made our way down one side of the harbor and then back up along the Neck.

At this point, we had come upon the State Street Landing and I noticed a backlit flag flying over the Marblehead Trading Company fuel dock. Even better, I spotted several people at the outdoor tables fueling up themselves at the Landing Restaurant. I captured several frames but this one of the scene centered and the flag perfectly backlit and flying high was an easy favorite.

I have many more images from this cruise around Marblehead harbor to share in the days/weeks to come so keep an eye out for the renewed From the Water series coming up…