Marblehead or the Real World

I've driven by this spot on Beacon Street numerous times and admired the beautiful house on the bend with impeccable landscaping. I never did read the sign placed on the fence that reads 'Marblehead' with an arrow toward Crowninshield's or Brown's Island and old town and another pointing back toward West Shore Drive labeled as the 'Real World'. The sign produced an instant grin on my face and a desire to photograph it. The hard part was how to bring out the sign in the photo and depict what it was trying to say. I decided to shoot at sunset [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 25th, 2011|Categories: Island|Tags: Beacon Street, Brown's island, HDR, sign, sunset|1 Comment

The Lifeguard Chair – Sunstar and Volleyball net

Here is another shot from Saturday night's study of the newly painted lifeguard chairs. This was the only shot I had planned for the outing. I had originally hoped for a sunrise sunstar but realized the angles were never going to work. Instead I managed to capture the sun setting against the leg of the lifeguard chair while the volleyball net stands ready and Lime Rickey's does a brisk Summer business.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:30:42-04:00July 19th, 2011|Categories: Beach|Tags: HDR, lifeguard chair, ocean, sand, sun star, sunset|0 Comments

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

It’s Going to be a Good Day

After the purple dawn, a deep red sky, a rising red sun, and crossing over the lighthouse, the sun finished its ascent to start a wonderful Summer day. This the last of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my entry in the Marblehead Festival of the Arts as well as a showing of my photos at Lost + Found in Five Corners. Lost + Found will be having a reception on Saturday, July 2nd from 6:30-9:30 - I hope to see you there and meet some of my readers in person!

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 1st, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Hammond Park, HDR, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Doing the Moondance

After the purple dawn, a deep red sky and a rising red sun, the sun crossed behind the lighthouse at Chandler Hovey park. It wasn't until I arrived home that I was able to make out the name of the boat in the foreground...Moondance. The irony of a boat named after the moon lined up with the rising sun is made more so by the shot I have of the Supermoon that almost exactly mirrors the sun position. This the fourth of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00June 30th, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Hammond Park, HDR, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat, sunrise, water|0 Comments

The Steinway and the Mansion

Ever since I sat in this room with my daughter watching a ballet recital, I've wanted to come back and capture the beauty of this scene. The beautiful Steinway & Sons piano stands on a polished hard wood floor with a view of Hooper Street and old town through the three windows above. The brass machinery of the piano is seen as a reflection on the opened lid. Below you can see the rest of the ballroom with its classic chandelier in the center of the room.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:25:20-04:00June 15th, 2011|Categories: Landmark|Tags: HDR, Hooper mansion, landmark, Old Town|0 Comments

The Green Room and the Wine Cellar

The King Hooper Mansion dates back to the early 1700's and has been meticulously cared for throughout the nearly 300 years of its existence. It is now the home to the Marblehead Arts Association and the rooms are used to show member artists' works. The photo above depicts how the wine cellar would have looked sometime in the 1700's with the window looking out toward the well cared for garden. Below is one of the rooms on the second floor. I was fortunate to have the chance to shoot it between showings and, therefore, bring out the beauty in the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:24:49-04:00June 13th, 2011|Categories: Landmark|Tags: HDR, Hooper mansion, landmark, Old Town|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

Memorial Day at Waterside Cemetery

As part of Marblehead's Memorial day tributes, flags are placed at the gravesites of soldiers who gave their lives defending this country. I visited Waterside cemetery after the flags were placed and found myself in this square plot dedicated to Post 82 and lined by two cannons at the entrance and two others flanking it. I received this information from Sean via Facebook: John Goodwin Post 82 was the local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), the veteran's organization of, by, and for Union Civil War Veterans. Through most of the latter part of 19th century and [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 1st, 2011|Categories: Cemetery|Tags: cemetery, HDR, Memorial Day, Waterside Cemetery|0 Comments