Sunflowers in Black and White

Yesterday's post was filled with the vibrant yellows, blues and greens that characterize the sunflower. Today, I took the same images and converted them to black and white. This removes the distraction of color and puts texture front and center. Turns out that sunflowers offer a feast of textures for the eye to behold. From the fine lines of the petals to the intricate design of their face, there is an incredible amount of detail to take in with these simple shots. So, which do you prefer...color or black and white? Answer in the comment field below or on the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:11-05:00August 28th, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: black and white, flowers, macro, square, sunflower|0 Comments

Summer’s Last Breath…Sunflowers

I am not a 'flower-guy'. I could care less about the flowers in our backyard or taking pictures of flowers...with two exceptions - cherry blossoms and sunflowers. Having lived in Washington, DC, cherry blossoms will be forever linked with the start of Spring and the end of Winter. Sunflowers, arriving at the end of August, make me feel that Summer still has a few days left...a few more nice warm bright days. I found a great sunflower patch last year and, with the wife and kids away Saturday, I set out to check its status. I was overjoyed to see [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:11-05:00August 27th, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: flowers, macro, square, sunflower|0 Comments

Welcome to the Town of Marblehead (Spring version)

Back to a Spring photo to brighten up the past few dreary days. In mid-April, I noticed that the cherry blossom tree on the corner of Pleasant and Maple streets had reached full bloom. I had photographed the Welcome to the Town of Marblehead sign before highlighting the anchor in the foreground and the flowering bush on the right. I decided to use the cherry blossom as a background with this image. What should have taken mere minutes ended up with me standing in the middle of the crosswalk (at the barrier) for over 30 minutes waiting for the right [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:16-05:00May 9th, 2012|Categories: Spring|Tags: cherry blossoms, flowers, sign, Spring, tree|0 Comments

Trees Grow in Marblehead

I have been trying to find a good vantage point from which to photograph Abbot Hall on Front Street for some time. The problem has been all of the overhead wires that crisscross that street. Earlier this Spring, with these two trees in full bloom, I finally found the location and managed to capture this view. A bit of technical information for this one. The image you see is a combination of two photos with focus points that vary between them. I shot the trees in focus first and then quickly switched to Abbot hall. I was shooting with a very long [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:17-05:00May 2nd, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: Abbot Hall, flowers, Spring, tree|2 Comments

Spring in Marblehead – Flowers and Abbot Hall

From a recent trip on the Marblehead Neck comes this view of Spring flowers on Foster Street. After photographing the sun over the expansive home on this street, I turned and noted this view of flowers with the harbor behind. The composition was a bit tougher and involved me laying down on the grass and trying to capture the image in a contorted position. Enjoy this and a few more views of Spring coming later in the week.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:17-05:00April 30th, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: Abbot Hall, flowers, Foster Street, Marblehead Harbor, Spring|0 Comments

Flowers on the Neck

We had a run of perfect weather in mid April and I ventured out one day to explore flowers on the Neck. As I drove down Foster Street, I noticed this beautiful house and the flowers that had sprung to life near the road. I carefully setup to capture the flowers under a bring Spring sun with the house forming a great backdrop. If you stare at this one long enough, you can just about feel that warm sun on your skin and smell the crisp Spring air.

By Eyal Oren|2019-11-12T19:45:59-05:00April 25th, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: flowers, house, Marblehead Neck, Spring, sun star|4 Comments

A Spring Sail for the Jackson Cup

On April 14th, the Boston Yacht Club hosted the 14th annual invitational Jackson Cup regatta. It was a beautiful Spring day and I couldn't pass up the chance to shoot the colorful sails in an empty harbor so I biked down to find a good vantage point. My first stop was Hammond Park (which will soon play a major role in the Marine Aviation Centennial). I caught the trees at just the right time and quickly composed a photo to highlight the boats passing the lighthouse inside our harbor with a perfect example of Spring's beauty. Enjoy this image on [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:18-05:00April 23rd, 2012|Categories: Spring|Tags: flowers, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, regatta, sailboat, Spring|0 Comments

Spring Comes to Marblehead

After living in Washington, DC for 4 years, Spring has only truly arrived when the Cherry Blossoms flower and show off their beauty. I enlisted my viewers' help last year to find cherry blossom trees in town and had happened upon this one on Washington Street that quickly became my favorite tree in town. On Saturday, when the gloomy clouds lifted and the sun shone brightly, I grabbed my camera and decided to drive around town to see if I could find any signs of Spring. As I drove by this tree, I felt that familiar sense of satisfaction at [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:18-05:00April 2nd, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: cherry blossoms, flowers, tree, Washington Street|0 Comments

Master of the Hannah

There are numerous signs on Marblehead homes depicting its former occupants but this one stands out for me. I always liked the old wood sign juxtaposed against the brick wall and, when I saw the flowers on the vine in early October, I knew it was time to shoot it. The hardest part was finding the right time of day when the shadows served to frame the scene.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:48:30-04:00November 1st, 2011|Categories: Old Town|Tags: brick, flowers, sign, Washington Street|0 Comments

The Sunflowers of West Shore Drive

There are two flowers that I have sought to capture in town since I began this site. The first was the Cherry Blossom which I found on Washington Street. The second was the sunflower. I had racked my brain as to where I might find these symbols of Summer within the Town of Marblehead but was coming up empty. On Wednesday, I picked up my daughter from camp and drove up West Shore Drive toward Crowninshield/Brown's Island as it was low tide. As we passed Cemetery Road, I noticed an incredible patch of sunflowers on the left. The light wasn't [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T17:20:51-04:00August 26th, 2011|Categories: Flowers|Tags: flowers, sunflower, West Shore Drive|6 Comments