Keep it Local – Becky’s Gourmet

I stopped in at Becky's Gourmet a few weeks ago craving something for lunch and noted the beautiful flowers outside the store and another display on the interior. I decided that this would make a great entry in the series looking at local businesses. Becky's offers a really nice selection of fresh fruits/vegetables as well as baked goods. She also carries meat from Danver's butcherie. That day I decided to try the gazpacho which is really good - perfect amount of spice and nice texture from the cuts of tomatoes and other vegetables. Stop in for yourself at 10 Bessom [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 15th, 2011|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Becky's Gourmet, business, HDR, keep it local|0 Comments

Keep it Local – 5 Corners Kitchen

As part of a series focusing on businesses in Marblehead, I had the opportunity to photograph 5 Corners Kitchen on a recent Wednesday. For those who haven't eaten here yet, I can't describe the food any better than Chef Barry Edelman has: "whatever’s good, whatever’s fresh, whatever’s local". The location is great, atmosphere is fun and the food really is incredible.

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:54-04:00July 8th, 2011|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: 5 Corners Kitchen, business, HDR, keep it local, restaurant|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Flores Mantilla

This is the first entry in a series that will focus on Marblehead businesses. I visited the Flores Mantilla flower shop (link to website) on May 8th to pick up an arrangement for my wife in honor of Mother's day. Though I had passed the shop many times, this was my first opportunity to marvel at the outdoor and indoor display of flowers. After purchasing the bouquet, I asked Nancy if she would mind my photographing her shop for this site. On a recent Wednesday morning, I had the chance to do so and was rewarded with some nice light. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 8th, 2011|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, Flores Mantilla, flowers, HDR, keep it local, Washington Street|0 Comments

Early Morning on Washington Street

Today's post features two images from Washington Street taken in the early morning hours. Above are the wonderful shops that line this crowded street before any parked cars could disturb this tranquil scene. Below is the view of Pleasant Street and one of my (and my son's) favorite buildings that houses Mud Puddle toys. Exploring Old Town in these early hours provides a very peaceful and calm feeling - I highly recommend the experience if you're willing to brave the cold and give up the extra hour of sleep....

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:31-05:00December 22nd, 2010|Categories: Keep it Local, Old Town|Tags: business, dawn, HDR, keep it local, Old Town, Pleasant Street, Washington Street|0 Comments

The Barnacle

It feels good to be out shooting again! Today was my first chance to pick up the camera in two weeks. Headed out about 3pm and wandered around town trying to decide what to shoot. Headed down State Street (that shot is coming next week...) and ended up driving up Front Street. When I got to the barnacle, I looked to the right and saw massive waves left over from the recent storms. They were just starting to recede after the high tide. I grabbed my gear including a 10-stop filter to let me take very long exposures. This one [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:18:24-04:00November 10th, 2010|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Barnacle, business, keep it local, lighthouse, long exposure, mist, ocean, sunset, waves|0 Comments