The Harvest Moon rises near Abbot Hall

The Harvest Moon rose last night and I had planned out a perfect vantage point to capture it. Then I noticed the clouds at the horizon and had to quickly come up with a plan B. Turns out that plan B was waiting on the corner of Village Street and Highland Terrace. I carefully maneuvered the camera to the top of the fence while on my tiptoes and used it as a makeshift tripod while grabbing this shot. The moon ended up rising a bit too early and too fast so it lacked the color typical of the Harvest Moon. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:38:04-04:00October 12th, 2011|Categories: moon|Tags: Abbot Hall, full moon, Harvest moon, moon|0 Comments

Abbot Hall’s New Stained Glass Windows

The stained glass windows on Abbot Hall's third floor were recently restored to their original beauty. I had the opportunity to shoot them over the weekend with a nice backlight to make them glow and show off the intricate designs. Next time you're in Abbot Hall, make sure you head up there to view them.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:38:34-04:00October 10th, 2011|Categories: Landmark|Tags: Abbot Hall, HDR, stained glass, window|2 Comments

The Sun Rises on Cliff Street and the Harbor

A few days after shooting the houses on Cliff Street at sunset, I woke in time for a sunrise. That ended up being an incredible site to behold and was featured several months ago (link). When the sun finished its initial ascent, I drove out to see if I could capture the vibrant orange sky against the now familiar composition of the houses on Cliff Street with Abbot hall behind them. This is an almost perfect mimic of the view from sunset and shows the incredible difference morning and evening light can make.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:32:22-04:00September 14th, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: Abbot Hall, Cliff Street, houses, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Kayakers out for an Evening Row

Yesterday's post featured a close up of the houses on Cliff Street at sunset. As I composed that shot, two kayakers started out from Riverhead beach and made their way to the waters in the foreground. They then took a few minutes rest and I promptly recomposed my shot to include them in the frame. I liked the sense of scale they offer to the image as well as the slight change in perspective. I really need to rent a kayak and try this myself next Summer.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:27-05:00September 13th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, Cliff Street, houses, people, sunset, water|0 Comments

The Sun Sets on Cliff Street

In early Summer, I began exploring the area around the causeway. I spent the day walking along the causeway and back on the rocks below trying to find interesting compositions. I noticed that Abbot hall kept peaking through at various points and noted some of my favorites. One night in early June, the sunset seemed to hold promise and I drove out to the causeway. I grabbed this close-up view featuring three beautiful houses on Cliff Street with Abbot Hall visible over their roofs. I have another favorite from this night that I'll post tomorrow...

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:33:40-04:00September 12th, 2011|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, Cliff Street, houses, Marblehead Harbor, sunset, water|0 Comments

Looking Back at our Town

After walking up the hill and reaching the top of the rocky section on Crowninshield Island, my daughter and I descended and reached an area with a small tide pool. Looking up, I saw this incredible view of town looking back through Little Harbor at some colorful houses and Abbot Hall in the distance. As it was low tide, the path to Gerry Island had appeared and, if you look closely, you'll see two people walking along. They add a nice sense of perspective to the scene.

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T17:06:58-04:00September 7th, 2011|Categories: Island|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Brown's island, Crowninshield island, island, Little Harbor|0 Comments

The Corinthian and the Harbor

At the corner of Kimball and Nahant Streets lies a small parking spot and an overlook. The tide was going out and I was struck by the great lines of the Corinthian Yacht Club juxtaposed against the harbor, a great cloud and Abbot Hall in the background. Then I noticed the seagull perched on the roof and knew I had to capture this image.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:28-05:00September 1st, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead Harbor, water|0 Comments

What Lies Beneath

After exploring the Cove and photographing the boats tied to the shore, I waded a bit deeper and discovered a bed of seaweed at my feet. I carefully composed this shot to show the seaweed and rocks underneath the water and the pier overlooking the harbor with Abbot Hall seen in the distance. I used a circular polarizer to cut through the reflections in the water and show 'what lies beneath'.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:28-05:00August 31st, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor, Marblehead Neck|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, water|0 Comments

Marblehead from the Water

This is the last shot from our brief sail out of the Marblehead harbor. I looked back after seeing the boats headed to their races and saw the town laid out in front of me. I managed to get the entirety of the Neck with its lighthouse, the harbor filled with boats, and the mainland with Abbot standing tall. I like this perspective of our town on a warm Summer day.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:37:20-04:00August 11th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, landmark, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, ocean, water|0 Comments

A Sunset Between Storms

A few weeks ago, an amazing thunderstorm barreled through town. Between bursts of lightning, wind, and rain, I noticed an incredible sunset developing. Ran out of the house and made my way to Parker Lane on the neck. For those who don't know, Parker Lane is one of the Public Ways in town. I walked down to the water and grabbed this shot as the light become more vivid with each passing moment. I liked how the light on Abbot's clock tower illuminates it in the same colors as those of the sunset surrounding it. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-s [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:25:38-04:00June 20th, 2011|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, Public way, sunset, water|0 Comments