Marching to the Beat on State Street

Another incredible Marblehead Christmas Walk is in the books and, as has been the case for the past few years, I set up along State Street to capture Glover's Regiment leading the annual parade. This year I decided to bring along a single 35mm lens and set it to its widest aperture in the hopes of focusing on just one part of the parade. As luck would have it, the drummer was on my side of the street and I captured this image of him drumming while the rest of the regiment was marching to the beat on State Street.

By Eyal Oren|2017-12-04T21:22:30-05:00December 6th, 2017|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Glover's regiment, parade, State Street, tradition|6 Comments

Rainy Days for the Marblehead Carnival

If you've been wondering what is responsible for the recent run of rainy days, look no further than Devereux Beach - the Marblehead Carnival is coming to town tomorrow, Thursday, May 4th! It's become traditions that the annual Senior carnival brings with it inclement weather. As a photographer, I've been delighted to visit the carnival on those rainy and foggy nights to capture images of the rides shining through the mist or reflecting in puddles. My full gallery of Marblehead Carnival images from the past eight years can be found below. Click the link for more:

By Eyal Oren|2017-05-02T22:24:04-04:00May 3rd, 2017|Categories: Traditions|Tags: carnival, reflection|12 Comments

Marching in the Christmas Walk Parade

This weekend, the annual Marblehead Christmas Walk took place and, as an added bonus, my daughter was marching in the Christmas Walk parade for the first time. I decided to set up along State Street hoping to capture images of Glover's Regiment and then her cheerleading group on this timeless street with the star hanging from a crane near the Landing. I managed a few shots that I was happy with and then ran up State and across Washington Street to try one more shot of Glover's Regiment marching in front of Old Town House. As luck would have it, [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-12-04T20:18:05-05:00December 5th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Christmas, Glover's regiment, Old Town House, parade|10 Comments

Marblehead School Year has Begun

I dropped off my son at the Marblehead Community Charter Public School this morning and was excited to capture the annual ceremony declaring that the Marblehead school year has begun. I learned today that Glover's Regiment has been firing this salute to start the school year since 1995. This year the location was moved closer to the school which made for a much better photo opportunity than last year in the field.

By Eyal Oren|2016-08-29T19:49:04-04:00August 29th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Glover's regiment, school|0 Comments

Glover’s Regiment Starts the School Year with a Bang

This morning, the Marblehead Community Charter Public School will start the school year with a bang (or actually five) as the Glover's Regiment fires a five gun salute to open the academic calendar. I first witnessed this Marblehead tradition last year as my son entered fourth grade. I'll be returning this morning for the start of his fifth grade school year and this uniquely Marblehead way to start the school year.

By Eyal Oren|2016-08-28T18:55:37-04:00August 29th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Glover's regiment, school|4 Comments

Horribles Parade

Since moving to Marblehead in May 2008, I've made it a point to head down to Pleasant Street every July 4th at 10am for the Marblehead Horribles Parade. We didn't know what to expect that first year but, once the candy started flying, my kids were hooked. Between that and the parade of kids dressed up in one of three categories - Current Events, Historical or Original (that covers just about everything) - the parade has become a perfect way to celebrate the Fourth. This is one of the many Marblehead Traditions that make this coastal New England town so [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:29-05:00July 4th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Horribles parade, Pleasant Street|10 Comments

Ready to Fire at the Eastern Yacht Club

Today's image seemed a fitting way to end the week and comes from a mid-May photoshoot that ended at the Eastern Yacht Club. I had gone out on this evening chasing the clouds you see but was disappointed as they solidified before sunset blocking any light from adding color to the sunset sky. With a few minutes to spare, I raced over to the EYC and captured this image of its cannon ready to fire under a darkening sky. Enjoy the weekend and the coming warm weather. Summer has definitely arrived in Marblehead!

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:30-05:00June 17th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: cannon, Eastern Yacht Club|3 Comments

Raising the Flag on Memorial Day

Since moving to Marblehead in May 2008, my family and I have attended every single Memorial Day parade and have been awed by the patriotism to be found in our small New England town. This year, the Marblehead Memorial Day parade has been cancelled due to rain but there will be a ceremony to remember all those who served at Abbot Hall at 10:00am. Between the sound of Glover's regiment firing a salute and the sight of American flags adorning gravestones at Waterside cemetery and elsewhere, Marblehead puts its patriotism on full display.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-30T09:10:21-04:00May 30th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Memorial Day|0 Comments

Two Lights on Christmas Day

Back to Christmas day and that tree in a dinghy... I've shared two images of the rare Christmas full moon silhouetting this boat and its perfectly placed and lit Christmas tree. However, while I waited for the moon to rise on Christmas day, I couldn't help but wander around the wet rocks looking for other compositions. As it happened, the lights on Marblehead Light came on at sunset as did its green beacon and I found this one spot which allowed me to line up the two lights on Christmas day. Thanks to First Harbor Company for the picture perfect [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:48-05:00January 14th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: Christmas, lighthouse, Little Harbor|0 Comments

The Christmas Tree Bonfire – A Tradition Resumes

The Christmas tree bonfire took place tonight on Riverhead Beach in a return of a long-standing tradition. The bonfire was an annual event that took place on Epiphany but was stopped when the new causeway was built. As it happened, the last bonfire took place immediately before we moved to Marblehead and I had never had a chance to witness (or photograph) the tradition. With that in mind, and as this year's bonfire happened to fall on a Wednesday, I was all set to capture an image of hundreds of trees set aflame. I started shooting above the crowd but [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:49-05:00January 6th, 2016|Categories: Traditions|Tags: bonfire, Christmas, Riverhead beach|0 Comments