Storm in the Harbor

After capturing images of surfers at Devereux Beach and then crossing over the causeway to shoot crashing waves at Crocker Park, I circled around Marblehead Neck to the secret beach on Cove Lane to view the storm in the harbor. I noted a lone sailboat fighting against the wind and waves and then turned toward the main part of the harbor to find boats being lifted up on whitecaps as their ropes pulled taut against moorings. This shot captured one boat being lifted in the air at the crest of a small wave as the Old North Church and houses [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:28-05:00September 8th, 2016|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, Marblehead Harbor, storm, waves|0 Comments

Motoring through Marblehead Harbor

The pier at the Pleon Yacht Club is one of my favorite spots for capturing a Marblehead sunset as it offers a clear view towards both Abbot Hall and our lighthouse with various compositions of boats to be found in between. On Saturday night, I headed to this spot a little before sunset as the clouds built up at the end of the day and held the promise of some nice light. I shot from the float on the water until the sun dipped below the horizon and then made my way back up the ramp for a few final [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-08-29T21:14:17-04:00August 31st, 2016|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, people, sunset|2 Comments

Diving at Dusk

On Wednesday night, I had headed out to Crocker Park as sunset neared hoping for some good light to shine behind Abbot Hall. While the light built up to a peak looking back toward town, I kept looking over my shoulder at the developing golden glow on Marblehead Harbor. As the sunset cannons fired, I raced to the spot from which I could capture the boats reflecting the beautiful glow of sunset with a hint of pink-purple in the night sky. As soon as I reached my spot for this composition, I spotted a dad and his kids taking turns jumping [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-08-29T21:38:44-04:00August 30th, 2016|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: blue hour, boats, Crocker park, Marblehead Harbor, people, sunset|1 Comment

Purple Fog in Marblehead

For today's image we return to the night of July 5th and the incredible display of fog that descended on Marblehead harbor as sunset approached. This was the last of several images captured in the span of an hour while running around Chandlery Hovey Park exploring compositions. At this point, the sun had slipped behind the tree line and the sky took on the color of purple fog. I composed this image to include the boats moored near the mouth of the harbor and caught a small Townie class boat heading in using what little wind afforded them some semblance [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:28-05:00August 17th, 2016|Categories: Sunset|Tags: boats, fog, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|2 Comments

Golden Fog in Marblehead Harbor

I can't help but return to the view of golden fog which descended on Marblehead on July 5th. I've shared several images from this evening already and remarked on how the fog kept shifting as did the light to create entirely new scenes from this familiar spot. As the fog began to thicken, I composed this image including Marblehead's simple skyline and homes along the harbor with boats filling the water. The fog created a painterly effect that was incredible to behold then and now. Just the other night, fog again rolled into town near sunset and, again, I ventured [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:29-05:00July 20th, 2016|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, fog, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments

Flamingo Sunset over the Neck

On the Fourth of July, I had decided to set up at the Dolphin Yacht Club hoping for a new angle on the annual fireworks show. Before the harbor illumination could begin, nature decided to put on its own show with an incredible pink sunset. I shot frame after frame as the color in the sky built to the peak you see here. As I did, I noted a bring pink flamingo perched atop a boat waiting for the fireworks to begin. The color and shape of the evening's colors seemed to mimic those of the bird and came together [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-07-17T20:52:37-04:00July 18th, 2016|Categories: Sunset|Tags: boats, Marblehead Harbor, pink, sunset|0 Comments

From the Cupola on Harbor Avenue

I've had the opportunity on several occasions over the past few years to capture a particular view of a Marblehead house or boat in Marblehead harbor. These commissioned house or boat portraits have come to me from 'Headers who have reluctantly decided to move out of town or as presents for children who had a favorite memory of growing up in this incredible town. Last week, I was able to realize my latest commissioned portrait from this cupola on Harbor Avenue. I had met the owner a few weeks previously and we had spoken about her selling the family home of [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:29-05:00July 15th, 2016|Categories: Commissioned|Tags: cupola, Marblehead Harbor, sunset|16 Comments

Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination

As soon as last night's spectacular fireworks show over Marblehead harbor ended, I rushed home and eagerly looked through images trying to find the biggest and best timed explosion of color. I was thrilled to find a twin explosion with a leading tail and focused on that image to share with all of you. The image clearly resonated with many current and former 'Headers as it was well received by those on my various social media pages. It was only today after finishing a day of work that I was able to look more carefully at the images I captured last [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:03:29-05:00July 5th, 2016|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, Dolphin yacht club, fireworks, harbor illumination, Marblehead Harbor|12 Comments

Fireworks over Marblehead Harbor

Since moving to Marblehead in 2008, I've gone out each year to capture the incredible fireworks show put on each Fourth of July. At this point, I've shot from Chandler Hovey Park, Fort Sewall, Little Harbor, Crocker Park and the cupola of a private residence. This year, I wanted to explore the area between Crocker Park and the causeway. As we became members of the Dolphin Yacht Club this season, I thought that might offer the perfect vantage point for capturing fireworks over Marblehead harbor. I arrived at the yacht club early enough to capture a great sunset and then [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-07-05T21:07:57-04:00July 4th, 2016|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: fireworks, Marblehead Harbor|31 Comments

Under the Clouds in Marblehead Harbor

The past few days have featured perfect temperatures in the upper 70s, dry conditions and cumulous clouds passing over Marblehead. The combination has led me to venture out on a number of occasions to shoot the cloud filled sky and, on this day, brought me to State Street Landing and its view of the harbor. I walked down to the dock floating on the water so that I could maximize the reflections in the relatively still waters of the harbor. The sight of boats filling their moorings added to the feel of Summer on this picture perfect afternoon under the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-06-15T21:43:21-04:00June 16th, 2016|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, clouds, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments