June Storm in the Harbor

[Update] - well...that was short lived... I was wrong. I decided to give up posting to Facebook and Instagram because I was frustrated with their algorithms and all of the politics and hate (mostly on FB). But then I opened up Facebook this morning and saw a beautiful shot of a spectacular sunrise from Alex Falk and realized I was wrong. This shot brought a smile to my face and, if my images can do the same to you amidst everything going on, it is worth the minor frustration. Ironically, you'll have to visit my Facebook page to see his [...]

By Eyal Oren|2020-06-01T17:38:47-04:00June 1st, 2020|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, lightning, Marblehead Harbor, storm|0 Comments

Cotton Candy Sky

As May comes to a close I looked back and found four more images captured in Mays gone by that had yet to see the light of day. This one was taken on May 16, 2019 when I lucked out with a passing storm at sunset leading to a nice mix of pink clouds and darker blues that brought to mind cotton candy in the evening sky.

By Eyal Oren|2020-05-25T21:41:17-04:00May 26th, 2020|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, pink, sunset|0 Comments

Blinded by the Light

As I looked through my archive for today's image I stopped when I hit this shot from August 1, 2018 and instantly knew the title had to be 'Blinded by the Light'. On this summer evening, the sun was perfectly positive behind Abbot Hall as it slowly set and I used the tower to break up the light and keep the scene from being blinded by the strong sunlight. Even better, the lyrics to the song include this bit: Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun But mama, that's where the fun is Seemed [...]

By Eyal Oren|2020-05-19T23:11:11-04:00May 20th, 2020|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|0 Comments

May Nights in Marblehead

Yesterday's off an on rain put me in mind of this May night from four years ago. Looking back at May 19, 2016, I found three already posted images and three more waiting to be shared. On this night, I had driven across the causeway to the Pleon Yacht Club pier and more compositions than I anticipated given the flat blue light. My favorite part of this shot is the hint of orange light being reflected in the water. Something about a splash of orange color amidst the blue keeps drawing my eye towards it...

By Eyal Oren|2020-05-11T21:51:29-04:00May 12th, 2020|Categories: Marblehead Neck|Tags: blue, Marblehead Harbor, Marblehead Neck|0 Comments

Harbor Sunrise

There's nothing like a harbor sunrise when the moorings are filled and the light reflects on the still waters of Marblehead Harbor. This was the view on June 30, 2018 and I really can't wait to see boats taking their spots in the harbor once more.

By Eyal Oren|2020-05-10T22:11:42-04:00May 11th, 2020|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Marblehead Harbor, sunrise|0 Comments

A Simple Sunrise

Sometimes it's as simple as getting up early and being there to catch the first light of day as it was almost exactly two years ago - April 24, 2018 Hope your day is off to a good start.

By Eyal Oren|2020-04-21T21:10:22-04:00April 22nd, 2020|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: Marblehead Harbor, sunrise|0 Comments

Above an Empty Harbor

I bought my drone (the Phantom 4 Pro) in November 2016 and, shortly after, became a certified pilot. On April 12, 2017, I decided to explore Marblehead Harbor from the air and flew above an empty harbor to this spot overlooking the Neck. With the clouds overhead reflecting in the still waters of the harbor and the empty moorings dotting the water, I discovered a new appreciation for this 'between season'. Despite the limited foliage on trees and the emptiness of the harbor, there is something hopeful about this image - a feeling of something to look forward to or [...]

By Eyal Oren|2020-04-20T21:42:48-04:00April 21st, 2020|Categories: Aerial|Tags: aerial, Marblehead Harbor, Marblehead Neck|0 Comments

I’m Looking Forward To…

Last night as I looked through my 'to be posted' archive, I kept thinking to myself 'what am I most looking forward to?'. When I got to this image captured on October 5, 2018, I knew I had my answer. I'm looking forward to a full harbor, warm summer nights and Abbot bathed in golden light. What are you looking forward to?

By Eyal Oren|2020-04-14T21:06:29-04:00April 15th, 2020|Categories: From the Water|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, from the water, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|0 Comments

Spring Dawn

And today's shot had an even longer wait. Captured on April 23, 2014, I had visited Hammond Park on this morning and found very subtle fog floating over the waters of Marblehead Harbor. I spotted this whaler on its mooring and then waited as the first light of this spring dawn painted the sky and water is pastel orange color.

By Eyal Oren|2020-03-22T20:16:13-04:00March 25th, 2020|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: dawn, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments

A Four Year Wait

Today's image was captured on March 18, 2016 representing a four year wait for its debut. I remember heading out on this spring evening and finding a picture perfect scene before me as I stood at the Pleon Yacht Club pier. I captured various compositions as the clouds moved and the light shifted. In this one, I wanted to focus on the emptiness of the harbor with a single sailboat moored in front of Abbot Hall.

By Eyal Oren|2020-03-22T20:07:36-04:00March 24th, 2020|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments