The Brick House on Doaks Lane

I decided to visit the archives for today's image and looked at shots taken one year ago in June but not yet posted to the web. This one jumped out at me and I had to use it. There was something very mesmerizing about this brick house when I noticed it on Doak's lane one sunset day in June. I think wat struck me was the perfectly tall, thin and symmetrical face of this house. Especially in contrast to the asymmetry in the road below. Enjoy this unique house on this Thursday in Marblehead...

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:15-05:00June 14th, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: brick, Doaks Lane, house, sunset|0 Comments

The Happy Place on Bass Rock Lane

I had gone out last weekend at 8pm to chase some wispy clouds that held promise for a decent sunset. I realized fairly quickly that the sunset would come faster than expected and I therefore drove down Clifton Avenue and across Atlantic Avenue to get to Surf Street. This area is just a few blocks from the house and offered the best chance for a sunset shot before the light faded. I managed a few images of fading light reflected on clouds over an island in the distance. As I returned to the car, I noticed this shed for the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:15-05:00June 4th, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Bass Rock Lane, buoys, house, ocean, shed, sunset, waves|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

The Lafayette House on Hooper Street

Continuing with yesterday's house architecture theme, here is one of the most famous houses in Marblehead - the Lafayette House. You'll notice the corner that has been 'cut out' of the house. Surprisingly, the real reason for this missing piece is not known. Theories include: 1. During a visit to Marblehead in 1824, General Lafayette's carriage could not navigate this turn and the corner was therefore removed. 2. The corner had been removed as part of an entrance for a retail shop. 3. The corner was removed due to the flow of water/sewage. 4. Coal wagons could not pass thus necessitating this [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:19-05:00March 6th, 2012|Categories: Old Town|Tags: Hooper Street, house, Old Town|13 Comments

On the Corner of Front and Darling Streets

I was walking down Darling Street on this late November day when I noticed the red house on the corner. The angle that Front and Darling Streets make at their intersection is quite strong and this house had a triangular corner to make the most of that meeting point. I positioned myself to highlight the sharp angle and considered myself lucky to have the street devoid of parked cars. This was a particularly early sunset and, at just after 3pm, the light was already starting to get that warm glow which you see reflected in some of the windows. There [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:19-05:00March 5th, 2012|Categories: Old Town|Tags: Darling Street, Front Street, house|0 Comments

From the Rooftops – Lookout Court and Abbot Hall

So technically this was a From the Second-Floor Bathroom rather than a Rooftop view but it was above the ground and too good to not share. As you may remember, I was fortunate to be invited to The Terraces for a rooftop view. After taking that photo, I checked other rooms and found this view looking back up the street in a bathroom. I set up the tripod over the toilet and somehow managed to get everything lined up just right. The hard part was processing this image as there were numerous power lines crossing in front of the house. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:20-05:00February 9th, 2012|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, house, Lookout Court, rooftop|0 Comments

Fall colors explode in Marblehead

On Tuesday, November 8th I found myself with a bit of time at 3pm with which to explore downtown. I drove down Pleasant street with a destination in mind when I saw this tree lit up by a late Fall sun. I quickly parked and set up to capture this beautiful tree at peak color perfectly framing the beautiful blue door of this house. If you look carefully, you can just make out the tag explaining that this house was built by Samuel Martin, Housewright in 1828. I found a wealth of color as I raced against the setting sun [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:46:14-04:00November 11th, 2011|Categories: Fall|Tags: door, Fall, foliage, house, Pleasant Street, tree|0 Comments