Goodbye YMCA

The 'old' YMCA was demolished this week to make room for new condominiums in town. The Y opened in 1910 making it the oldest one on the North Shore. It cared for a century of children in Marblehead but closed before I moved to town. I had a chance to watch the demolition on Wednesday morning and snuck around to the side as the crew worked. I found this still-standing door leading into the rays of light that were reflecting off the equipement and made stronger by the dust and debris in the air. Seemed a perfect tribute to some [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:31-05:00January 12th, 2011|Categories: Landmark|Tags: demolition, HDR, landmark, Pleasant Street, YMCA|0 Comments

Early Morning on Washington Street

Today's post features two images from Washington Street taken in the early morning hours. Above are the wonderful shops that line this crowded street before any parked cars could disturb this tranquil scene. Below is the view of Pleasant Street and one of my (and my son's) favorite buildings that houses Mud Puddle toys. Exploring Old Town in these early hours provides a very peaceful and calm feeling - I highly recommend the experience if you're willing to brave the cold and give up the extra hour of sleep....

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:31-05:00December 22nd, 2010|Categories: Keep it Local, Old Town|Tags: business, dawn, HDR, keep it local, Old Town, Pleasant Street, Washington Street|0 Comments

The Christmas Tree at Abbot Hall

Happy Holidays! The Christmas tree at Abbot Hall is lit as part of Marblehead's Christmas Walk. I missed the actual lighting but added this to my list of shots to post on the blog. It ended up being tough to find a time that was still enough for the lights to come out sharp and without motion artifacts. On this day, I showed up at Abbot Hall at 3:30 and waited impatiently until the lights flickered on. Shot this as an HDR to bring out the texture in the tree, the detail in the lights and the beauty of Abbot [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-12-01T21:25:44-05:00December 15th, 2010|Categories: Landmark|Tags: Abbot Hall, Christmas, HDR, holiday, landmark, Old Town, tree|0 Comments

Old Town House

The parking ban went into effect over the Thanksgiving weekend and I took advantage of the empty streets early Tuesday morning to shoot the Old Town House. I'm sure this building has been photographed thousands of times and I sought to add a slightly different perspective. I love how the house stands on its own in its brilliant yellow coat. The wreaths on the door add a nice festive touch. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22 lens. 6 bracket exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:46:38-04:00December 8th, 2010|Categories: Old Town|Tags: HDR, landmark, Old Town, Old Town House, sunrise|4 Comments

Sit for a Spell

Today's photo is another example of a place I never would have found were it not for this photography project. I had made my way from Pleasant street down Harris and noticed gravestones to my left. I parked and walked around only to find myself in the cemetery belonging to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead. The site was incredible to behold with gravestones nearly on top of one another and abutting nearby houses! I found this nicely worn bench and waited for the sun to pop through the clouds for this image. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 17-55mm. 3 exposure bracket.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:31-05:00December 1st, 2010|Categories: Cemetery|Tags: cemetery, foliage, Harris Street Cemetery, HDR, tree, Unitarian church|0 Comments

The Old Post Office

Last stop on Pleasant Street for this week. I had passed this building countless times and always wondered what it was. There are great details carved into it (see below) and, in retrospect, it should have been obvious that this was once a post office. They sure don't make government buildings like they used to! Turns out this is now a condo - I'm assuming there are great details and high ceilings to be found inside as well. Technical: Canon 50D and Ef-S 10-22 lens. 6 bracket exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:10:21-04:00November 18th, 2010|Categories: Landmark|Tags: HDR, Pleasant Street, post office|1 Comment

Pull Handle

Another from Memorial park. While yesterday's image was a grand view of the centerpiece of the park, today's concentrates on the details. I saw this fire alarm as I left the park and was instantly intrigued by the texture of the paint and handle. As I continue to explore the town, I'm going to make an effort to notice the details as well. Hope you enjoy these closer looks at Marblehead. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22 lens. 6 bracket exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:31-05:00November 17th, 2010|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: fire truck, HDR, Memorial park|0 Comments

In Defense of the Union

The next stop (literally) on my photowalk on Pleasant Street was Memorial Park. I couldn't find when this park was erected but the center piece is in memory of those who fell in the Civil War and was erected on July 4, 1876. Wish I had the chance to shoot this one in time for Veteran's Day! I got here just as the sun lay in back of the obelisk. I chose a small aperture to turn the sun to a star and placed its edge along the memorial. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22 lens. 6 bracket exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:49:39-04:00November 16th, 2010|Categories: Landmark|Tags: HDR, landmark, sun star|2 Comments

The Warwick

It's Pleasant Street week on Wednesdays in Marblehead! I had a chance to do a photowalk this Sunday (I know, wrong day) and started with a drive down Pleasant street. While I've made the drive countless times, I did so this time with a different perspective. I was thrilled to see the Warwick without its usual parked cars in front and spent some time shooting the old theater. I looked up the Warwick and was fascinated to read its story: opened in 1917 and family-owned until closing in 1999. There is a movement under way to bring back the Warwick [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T11:09:51-04:00November 15th, 2010|Categories: Landmark|Tags: HDR, landmark|1 Comment

Sunrise Along the Coast

Today's entry comes from the border between Marblehead and Salem. I shot a series of photos around town at sunrise and ended up here at the perfect point in the tide cycle. Was treated to calm waters which made for a calm, serene composition. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22mm lens. 6 exposure bracket.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:18:08-04:00November 4th, 2010|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: HDR, reflection, Salem harbor, sunrise, water|0 Comments