Lighting up the Harbor

Before a single firework is shot into the sky, Marblehead showcases its unique tradition of lighting up the harbor with flares. I've photographed the view of red flares encircling Marblehead Harbor from the mainland each of the past few years but haven't had the chance to capture them from Marblehead Neck. On this Fourth of July, we had been invited out to the Neck for an Independence Day party and, as sunset passed, I excused myself and headed down to Corinthian Lane. I found a familiar patch of hydrangea bushes and composed this scene. Just before 8:45pm, the red flares [...]

By Eyal Oren|2015-07-05T21:22:57-04:00July 6th, 2015|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, flowers, harbor illumination, July 4th, Marblehead Harbor, Marblehead Neck|0 Comments

Marblehead Fireworks on the Fourth of July

What an incredible Fourth of July! I took part in the Artisans Marketplace at Abbot Hall on Saturday from 10am until 5pm and felt like half the town stopped by to look at prints, buy books or just introduce themselves. It was an incredible experience. As soon as I packed up, I raced home and rode my bike to Marblehead Neck where friends had invited us to a last minute Fourth of July party. I had decided on a plan for this year's fireworks show beginning with the harbor illumination to be captured from Corinthian Lane. I then walked quickly [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:03-05:00July 4th, 2015|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: fireworks, lighthouse, Marblehead Neck|1 Comment

Abbot Hall lit by the Pink Glow of Sunset

After capturing the streaks of clouds over Marblehead Neck, I continued walking along the causeway and captured photos as the sun dipped lower in the sky. The clouds now formed a more intricate pattern over the 'mainland' and the harbor seemed to be partitioned to reflect those colors in large pools. I composed this image to include the recognizable tower of Abbot Hall while also focusing on the sailboats and their masts reflecting in these pools that shone pink from the setting sun. Having Abbot Hall lit by the pink glow of sunset was a nice bonus as it allowed [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:03-05:00July 3rd, 2015|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

Streaks of Clouds over Marblehead Neck

Having gone out to shoot on June 21st (the three posts shared this week) and June 22nd (the incredible aurora borealis shared last week), I decided to take the day off on June 23rd. Well, that turned out to be a huge mistake as a beautiful sunset filled the night sky with incredible colors. Though I tried to talk myself out of it, I promptly went out again on June 24th to 'make-up' for missing such a great show. This time I headed to the causeway and parked along the Neck before walking back toward Devereux Beach. I always underestimate [...]

By Eyal Oren|2015-06-28T14:05:24-04:00July 2nd, 2015|Categories: Marblehead Neck|Tags: boats, clouds, lighthouse, Marblehead Neck|0 Comments

The Secret Beach

So this was where I was headed on Fathers Day and why I had spent some time on Nahant Street to capture the sunset shared yesterday. I've been to the 'secret beach' on Cove Lane several times but felt that I had not fully explored the possible compositions there previously. The sunset had started to fade at this point and the angles for shooting the setting sun and the secret beach were few. I spent some time capturing the view of Marblehead Light (and I would return to this exact spot the following day to capture the aurora borealis as [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:03-05:00July 1st, 2015|Categories: Beach|Tags: beach, boats, Cove Lane, lighthouse, sunset|0 Comments

Golden Sunset on Marblehead Harbor

This image was taken just six minutes after yesterday's post. The sun began to dip below the clouds and into the fog which served to diffuse the light and set off a golden sunset on Marblehead Harbor. I don't believe I have ever shot just this section of Marblehead as I tend to try to include Abbot Hall whenever I shoot towards this side of town. This time, I wanted the sun to take center stage as it peeked behind the clouds. I included just enough of the town to make the location recognizable.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:03-05:00June 30th, 2015|Categories: Sunset|Tags: boats, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|0 Comments

Windows to the Harbor

Sunday, June 21st was Fathers Day and, after spending the day with my wife and two kids, I decided to treat myself to a photo shoot. I had a particular spot in mind for that day - though you'll have to wait until Wednesday to see it. As I explored this part of Marblehead Neck, I wandered down to the edge of Nahant Street. I've photographed this area on a few occasions previously but on this day, the tide was perfect for using the rocky outcropping as a frame. I composed the image to also include the Corinthian Yacht Club [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:03-05:00June 29th, 2015|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Corinthian Yacht Club, fog, Marblehead Harbor, Nahant Street|0 Comments

Lost in the Fog at Parker Lane

I don't believe I have shared a black and white image in a while so I thought this shot would be a good one to end the week. Parker Lane is one of my favorite public ways in town and I have recently shared a number of images captured from this location. I've always walked right under this tree and on to the steps leading to the beach below but, on this day, I stopped and took in the canopy of leaves overhead. As luck would have it, a dense fog had rolled in and I decided to take advantage [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:03-05:00June 26th, 2015|Categories: Public Way|Tags: black and white, boats, fog, Parker Lane|0 Comments

Towering on Washington Street

It's easy to fall into the habit of shooting the water around Marblehead - from beaches, parks, public ways and elsewhere. I have been trying to be better about shooting other areas of town farther away from the water and which help showcase the beauty of the Town of Marblehead. On one outing in late April, I had gone out to shoot a particle tree along Washington Street. After getting that composition, I made my way around the grounds of the Jeremiah Lee mansion and found a number of new vantage points from which to capture Abbot Hall and its newly [...]

By Eyal Oren|2015-06-21T17:33:33-04:00June 25th, 2015|Categories: Landmark|Tags: Abbot Hall, dramatic sky, houses|0 Comments

Golden Light on an Empty Harbor

In late April, I had gone out to shoot an oncoming storm and was surprised by the incredible golden light that bathed Marblehead Neck for a few minutes before being swallowed by clouds. That golden light was made even more beautiful against the deep blues of the storm clouds. Without any boats in this part of the harbor, the water served to reflect the color of the sky and was only interrupted by the scattered buoys in the empty harbor. I'm reminded every so often that what has helped keep my Wednesdays in Marblehead project going is as much as the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2015-06-21T17:21:57-04:00June 24th, 2015|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|1 Comment

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