Amateur Fireworks over Marblehead Harbor

As I mentioned before, 2014 was an off year for the annual Marblehead Fireworks display. The official show was cancelled due to hurricane Arthur but I had set out for the causeway in order to capture the annual harbor illumination. In years past, I had noticed the amateur fireworks launched from both sides of Marblehead harbor but saw those as a small taste of the real show to come. This year, it was all we had but that made it all the more special. I spotted fireworks exploding in the space to the right of Abbot Hall and decided to [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-07-06T20:51:05-04:00July 11th, 2014|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: Abbot Hall, fireworks, harbor illumination, lighthouse|0 Comments

A Volley of Marblehead Fireworks from Riverhead Beach

I mentioned on Saturday night's post (CLICK HERE TO SEE) that I had gone out to the causeway in order to capture the harbor illumination (shared on Monday - CLICK HERE TO SEE) but managed to also see an unofficial display of Marblehead fireworks. That earlier image was a vertical meant to capture the entire arc of the flare. Just before that rocket, I had captured this horizontal one that also managed to include two other flares exploding around Marblehead Harbor. While the top of the arc is missing due to how close I was standing to the firework, I [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:26-05:00July 9th, 2014|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: fireworks, Marblehead Harbor, Riverhead beach|0 Comments

Marblehead Fireworks at Sunset

Another image from the impromptu Marblehead fireworks show as seen from the causeway. I had been capturing images of the sunset reflecting off clouds over Marblehead Harbor when a few rockets exploded in the space between Abbot Hall (with its scaffolded tower) and the American flag hanging from the crane. I quickly zoomed in and recomposed hoping for another volley of fireworks when I caught this one. Though subtle, I loved the single firework exploding in this composition with the colors of sunset serving as a beautiful background.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:26-05:00July 8th, 2014|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: Abbot Hall, fireworks, houses, sunset|1 Comment

Marblehead Fireworks from Riverhead Beach

The 2014 edition of the Marblehead Fireworks ran into a major obstacle as a hurricane formed and arrived on Friday, July 4. With a rain date of Saturday, July 5th, it seemed the show would go on. Unfortunately, the hurricane left rough seas in its wake and the barge operator called off the show owing to dangerous conditions in transporting the fireworks. As disappointed as I was not to be able to capture the fireworks this year (I had a good spot planned out), I decided to head out and focus my efforts on the unique Marblehead tradition of the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-07-06T22:58:00-04:00July 5th, 2014|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: fireworks, harbor illumination, Riverhead beach|0 Comments

Marblehead Fireworks Finale – The Crowd on Beacon Street

When I first started shooting the Marblehead fireworks, I ran into a bit of a conundrum - how to shoot the fireworks with Marblehead landmarks but not have people in the frame? As a rule, I try to keep people out of my landscape images and it seemed that I would have to break that rule when it came time to shoot the Marblehead fireworks display. That first year, I ended up with some shots with people and some without and found that I much preferred those with the spectators. The effect seemed to be to draw in the viewer [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:55-05:00July 8th, 2013|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: Beacon Street, fireworks, people|0 Comments

Fireworks over Little Harbor in Marblehead

Marblehead is consistently ranked in the top 10 fireworks shows in the United States and each year the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination committee seems to outdo itself. This is my fifth year in Marblehead and the fifth opportunity to shoot the fireworks display. With each year I've learned a bit more about shooting these amazing displays of light and sound. Having shot the Marblehead fireworks from Crocker Park, Fort Sewall and Chandler Hovey (twice), I was on the lookout for new vantage points from which to capture the incredible display. I spent much of Tuesday evening and Wednesday scouting [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T15:29:24-04:00July 4th, 2013|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: American flag, fireworks, lighthouse, Little Harbor|0 Comments

Annual Marblehead Harbor Lighting

Less than 100 days remain until we can bask in the warmth and gaze at the beauty of the Annual Marblehead Harbor Lighting. This image was taken within 2 months of our arrival in town. As many of you know, we moved here from Washington, DC in May 2008 when I started work as an Allergist at the Asthma and Allergy Affiliates. I had little knowledge or expectations for the annual fireworks display having been spoiled by the show in Boston and DC in the past few years. I decided to head out on my bike and see if I [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:00-05:00March 27th, 2013|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: fireworks, Marblehead Harbor|2 Comments

Harbor Illumination

A gigapixel view of the Marblehead Harbor Illumination iPhone/iPad users - click the grey title bar for an iPhone friendly version (pinch to zoom that one). Before the fireworks began, I had another image in mind and carefully setup to try to achieve what you see above. I photographed the Marblehead harbor illumination at a focal length of 105mm (approximately 4x zoom equivalent) using 28 vertical images. The combined image is a staggering 325 megapixels. I then uploaded it to Gigapan and embedded their viewer above. By using the controls, you can zoom in as far as you want and [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00July 6th, 2012|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: fireworks, full moon, harbor illumination, July 4th, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, panorama|2 Comments

Fireworks from Crocker Park

Another Fourth of July has come and gone and, with it, another incredible fireworks display over the harbor. I struggled in choosing a spot for this year's show. I had previously shot twice from Chandler Hovey park and once from Fort Sewall. After scouting areas early this week, I decided on Crocker Park. As I did in the past two years, I sought a vantage point from which I could include the crowd. I found that seeing people in the image helped pull me in and make me feel like I was there (well, you know what I mean). I [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00July 4th, 2012|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, Crocker park, fireworks, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, people|0 Comments

Marblehead Fireworks – Best Show Around

I couldn't think of a better image to start off this extended Fourth of July weekend than my first shot of Marblehead fireworks. Since I started this site in August 2010, this image taken from the 2009 show has never been shared. Seemed like a great way to set the scene for what promises to be a great week. I'm posting my other Marblehead fireworks images below for those who may have missed them or just want a taste of what's to come this Wednesday (in Marblehead). Update: New in 2014, you can donate to the Marblehead Fireworks online! The [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00June 29th, 2012|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: Chandler Hovey park, fireworks, lighthouse, people|5 Comments