On January 11, Marblehead was predicted to see temperatures in the single digits and so I made sure to head to Front Street in the hopes of capturing some sea smoke. While temperature is a key factor in seeing mist rising from the relatively warm ocean water, wind is another key element. On this morning, the wind was strong which greatly diminished the presence of smoke.

I found the highest amounts around Cormorant Rock and waited until the sun rose above the cloud/fog bank to light up the smoke. With the green channel marker bobbing in the water, I timed the shot to when it was most visible.

Between the Epiphany fire, uniquely frozen surface of Redd’s, pink dawn and some sea smoke, 2022 is off to a fun photographic start. Lots of choices already for the 2023 calendar…