A Sunburst Over Marblehead Harbor

Hope you're not tired of the Wednesday Sunset theme that has been going on these past few weeks. As I mentioned previously, all of these images were taken during an exceptionally beautiful Summer sunset on August 21st. This was the start of the show and I managed to catch the small sunburst (or sun star) as the sun descended beneath the trees across the harbor. For those who are interested, the trick to these sunbursts is in part the lens you use but also to close down the lens as far as possible (f/16-22 will do). Then you need something [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:09-05:00September 26th, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, chasing the light, sun star, sunset|0 Comments

From the Rooftops – The Balcony on Lee Street

On Tuesday, I came home from work to find the latest issue of Marblehead Home and Style magazine opened on our kitchen counter with a feature about me and this page! I was honored and thrilled to see the story and, upon reading it, realized that I had not shown a 'rooftop' view since May. I went back to my archives and found one of my early rooftop shots that had not yet been posted to the site. When I first thought of shooting Marblehead 'from above', the only way I could come up with for finding vantage points was [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:10-05:00September 20th, 2012|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, houses, Lee Street, rooftop|0 Comments

Marblehead Harbor Bathed in a Red Sunset

For the past two Wednesdays, I have been sharing photos from a single location as an incredible Summer sunset unfolded before me. You can catch up on the first [LINK] and second [LINK] by clicking the links. This was the end of the show. The colors that night had gone from the yellow glow as the sun set below the horizon to pinks then deep purples and finally this amazing red. As I mentioned before, this shoot was in start contrast to the 'chasing the light' one I had done previously in that I just moved a few feet in [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:10-05:00September 19th, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, chasing the light, Marblehead Harbor, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

Sun Rays over Marblehead Skyline

On Saturday, a series of storms barreled through New England. As they passed, I noticed that the clouds overhead seemed to fly by and I decided to head out for some long exposure shots. I drove across the causeway and then stopped at Castle Rock to watch the crashing waves for a while. I then headed to Chandler Hovey park in hopes of getting the clouds drifting over the lighthouse. Before I could shoot a long exposure however, I noticed this scene before me and couldn't pass up the opportunity. Every few minutes, a break in the clouds would lead [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T11:46:48-04:00September 10th, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, clouds, dramatic sky, Marblehead Harbor, sun rays|0 Comments

Chasing the Light 5 – Abbot and the Boats under a Pink Sky

This is the last image in our Chasing the Light series. After the light hit its peak, I chose to zoom in from yesterday's wide view and try to compose an image with Abbot Hall and the boats in the harbor while maximizing the light reflected in the water. As opposed to the image taken prior to this where the long shutter speed served to calm the water, I chose to keep the subtle ripples here to add texture to the scene. If you made it through this series (and you can see all five images in a row by [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:12-05:00August 3rd, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|0 Comments

Chasing the Light 4 – Perfect Sunset from Parker Lane

As I drove from Cove Lane to the next stop, Parker Lane, I was part giddy and part worried. I saw the sky take on incredible hues of color and worried that I would miss the peak of this light. I got to Parker Lane, jumped out of the car and quickly set up. I knew that I wanted to shoot this scene from the top of the stairs but there happened to be someone there at the moment so I ventured down to the waters edge. That composition wasn't working for me so I returned to the now empty [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:12-05:00August 2nd, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, Parker Lane, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

Summer Sunset from Parker Lane

For anyone who was on my Facebook page at 8:30pm last night, here is the result of the sneak peak I posted there. I noticed some great clouds near 8pm and decided to drive up to the Neck and try for some shots at Castle Rock. Unfortunately, I just missed the best light there and was a bit upset at the wasted trip. As I drove up to Chandler Hovey, though, I saw a great sunset taking shape. I started shooting at Cove lane as the sun dipped beneath the clouds and then drove on to Parker Lane for this [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00July 9th, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, Parker Lane, Public way, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

The Light Show over Marblehead Harbor

I posted a single strike yesterday after the storm powered through and before running out to chase rainbows. I later reviewed my shots and found a few more bolts. I decided to stack the shots together and highlight the impressive light show that mother nature put on. Fitting as an even bigger show will be erupting over the harbor in just over a week.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00June 24th, 2012|Categories: Storm|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, lightning, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments

Caught a Bolt of Lightning over Marblehead Harbor

Great little storm just passed through and I was one of a few at Chandler Hovey park enjoying the light show. Took almost 900 images to capture this one perfect bolt. Had Pearl Jam's Nothingman in my head the whole time: 'Caught a bolt of lightning... Cursed the day he let it go'

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00June 23rd, 2012|Categories: Storm|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, lightning, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments

From the Air – Abbot Hall

Back to the air for this Thurday 'From the Rooftops' image. A few weeks ago, I took to the air in a Cessna piloted by Aviv Hod and we flew over town. You can read the full account here but, suffice it to say, it was a fairly quick trip. I did manage to get it together for a few shots and, when we made our way over this iconic building, all fear was put aside and I tried for the best composition possible. Enjoy this aerial view of Abbot hall and, if you live nearby, see if you can [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:16-05:00May 17th, 2012|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, aerial, rooftop|0 Comments