Fireworks over the Harbor

Marblehead was recently voted in the top 15 for locations to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. Looking at this scene of people gathered on the rocks of Fort Sewall with the light of the fireworks balanced by the lighthouse and flares illuminating the harbor, it really is no wonder. The fireworks committee put on a great show again this year which went off on schedule despite the threat of storms in the area. As the fireworks display is privately funded, I will be donating 20% of the proceeds from sales of any past and future fireworks images towards [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 6th, 2011|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, fireworks, harbor illumination, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, ocean, reflection|5 Comments

Light up the Harbor

As a prelude to the fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Marblehead harbor is illuminated with flares. I'm not sure when this tradition began but the illumination rivals the fireworks display. Bright red flares, placed by volunteers, line the entire harbor and are set off at 8:45pm. I decided to shoot from Front Street beach as the tide was low and I could put the ever-present row boats in the frame. You can see the flares lining the Neck and Chandler Hovey park as well.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:28:23-04:00July 5th, 2011|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, Fort Sewall, Front Street, harbor illumination, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor|7 Comments

It’s Going to be a Good Day

After the purple dawn, a deep red sky, a rising red sun, and crossing over the lighthouse, the sun finished its ascent to start a wonderful Summer day. This the last of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my entry in the Marblehead Festival of the Arts as well as a showing of my photos at Lost + Found in Five Corners. Lost + Found will be having a reception on Saturday, July 2nd from 6:30-9:30 - I hope to see you there and meet some of my readers in person!

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 1st, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Hammond Park, HDR, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Doing the Moondance

After the purple dawn, a deep red sky and a rising red sun, the sun crossed behind the lighthouse at Chandler Hovey park. It wasn't until I arrived home that I was able to make out the name of the boat in the foreground...Moondance. The irony of a boat named after the moon lined up with the rising sun is made more so by the shot I have of the Supermoon that almost exactly mirrors the sun position. This the fourth of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00June 30th, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Hammond Park, HDR, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat, sunrise, water|0 Comments

The Sun Also Rises

Following the purple dawn and a deep red sky, the sun began its slow ascent just to the left of the lighthouse at Chandler Hovey park. This was shot from Hammond park and the clouds were doing a great job of magnifying this already amazing scene. I can't believe my good fortune to have those wisps of clouds line the red sun as it made its way up. This the third of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my entry in the Marblehead Festival of the Arts as [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 29th, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Hammond Park, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, reflection, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Let There Be Light

Following a few minutes after yesterday's view of a purple dawn, the sky turned a deep red that was reflected by the boats in the harbor. The clouds formed an incredible shape that looked a bit like the eye of a hurricane as they slowly drifted by. I was fortunate that the wind was minimal as it allowed for a longer exposure that served to accentuate the saturation of the entire scene. This the second of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my entry in the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 28th, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, clouds, dawn, Hammond Park, reflection, sailboat, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Dawn of a New Day

I really wanted to shoot a sunrise but just could not fathom the 4am wakeup that would be required. That is until I woke last Wednesday at exactly 4am without an alarm clock and figured it must be a sign. I had plotted out the sunrise 'just in case' and realized Hammond Park would offer the best vantage point. I set up and watched as the dawn broke spreading a purple glow over the harbor filled with boats. This will be the first of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 27th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, dawn, Hammond Park, long exposure, Marblehead Harbor, sunrise|1 Comment

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

The Privateer Lynx comes to town

This week saw the Lynx come to town. The Lynx is a tall ship inspired by one that fought in the war of 1812. She came to Marblehead harbor on a foggy Wednesday afternoon and was greeted by a throng of spectators watching from Fort Sewall as well as wind and rain. She fired off six cannon shots as she made her way to the harbor in response to rifle fire from the Marblehead regiment. This image was taken during one of those shots and puts the tall ship in the context of our iconic lighthouse. Technical: Canon 50D and [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00May 25th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, Chandler Hovey park, fog, Fort Sewall, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, ocean, water|1 Comment

Regatta at Redd’s Pond

Every weekend from March through November, the Marblehead Model Yacht Club sails their boats on Redd's pond. The boats are incredible scale reproductions. I was lucky enough to visit Redd's with my son during one of their regattas and captured this shot near the end of the race as the boat came to 'shore'. The fall colors were an added bonus. Techical: Canon 50D and EF-S 17-55 lens. Single exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:19:50-04:00October 25th, 2010|Categories: Pond|Tags: boats, Fall, pond, Redd's pond, sailboat, water|1 Comment