Aurora Borealis shines above Marblehead Light

That was INCREDIBLE! When talk began about a geomagnetic storm, I started to get excited about possibly capturing the aurora borealis over Marblehead once more. Then when the storm grew in intensity before sunset, I held out hope it might continue for a few more hours. I started off at Cove Lane but realized very quickly that the so-called Northern Lights were far more to the east than I had expected. I quickly walked over to Chandler Hovey Park and set up for this composition with Marblehead light in the center of the frame and angled the camera [...]

By Eyal Oren|2024-05-15T15:05:30-04:00May 12th, 2024|Categories: Night|Tags: aurora borealis, Chandler Hovey park, lighthouse, solar storm|0 Comments

Cloudy with a Chance of Moonrise

For those wondering after I mentioned it in last night's post, this was the scene that greeted the 30+ photographers and other moonwatchers as we all gathered along Front Street hoping to capture the super blue moon rising behind Marblehead Light. I have three more nice sunset shots from after the one taken of the Corinthian that I'll share tomorrow. Enjoy the very summer like weather on this Labor Day weekend!

By Eyal Oren|2023-09-03T08:34:46-04:00September 3rd, 2023|Categories: moon|Tags: boats, lighthouse, moonrise|0 Comments

Rainbow in the Harbor

When the first few drops of rain fell this afternoon, I wasted no time in packing up my gear and heading out the door. I had missed an incredible rainbow a few weeks ago and wasn't going to let that happen again. I drove towards the State Street Landing and lucked out with a parking spot. Then it was a matter of waiting for the sun to poke through and figure out angles. I started off near the Marblehead Harbormaster office but quickly made my way back to the Landing and down to the water's edge to capture this rainbow [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-08-13T18:20:30-04:00August 13th, 2023|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, rainbow|0 Comments

Dolphin Dawn

We have been fortunate to be members of the Dolphin Yacht Club for several years and have enjoyed dinners and social events there. A few years ago, I was offered the opportunity to display some of my photographs in the club and always smile when I open the door and see one of my prints looking back at me. It dawned on me (sorry, couldn't resist the pun) at a recent party that the Dolphin would offer the perfect vantage point for capturing the dawn and sunrise over Marblehead Harbor. A few texts later, I was granted permission to shoot [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-08-10T06:59:42-04:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, dawn, harbor, lighthouse|1 Comment

Fireworks in the Fog

Well, that was by far the most difficult fireworks show I have ever captured! I may have jinxed myself earlier in the night when I explained to friends that a big reason why I shoot the annual Fourth of July show is the challenge of capturing these moments. This year, I had come up with a great plan to shoot from atop the Corinthian Yacht Club. I had met with the general manager earlier in the week and scouted out some rooms with windows offering various vantage points. Tonight, I biked across the causeway and arrived early to set up [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-07-04T23:05:23-04:00July 4th, 2023|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, fireworks, fog, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor|1 Comment

Above Cove Beach

Today's image comes from another stop from my Sunday drive around the Neck to capture cumulus clouds and the feel of summer in Marblehead. I had stopped at Chandler Hovey Park briefly to find a wedding about to begin and made my way instead to the public way at Cove Lane and then to the top of the steps leading down to the small beach. This spot offers a great view of Chandler Hovey Park and Marblehead Light but felt just a bit empty on this late June afternoon with plenty of empty moorings at the mouth of the harbor. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-06-28T07:13:36-04:00June 28th, 2023|Categories: Public Way|Tags: Cove Lane, lighthouse|0 Comments

Fire in the Sky

I warned you that I came away with 12 keepers from the incredible dawn on Saturday morning. Here are the next 4 in the series. These images capture the full spectrum from the first light at 5:11am to the sunrise at 5:38am. During that time, I shot from various spots along the stairs at Crocker Park leading to the float (which should be installed in a few more weeks). I couldn't have asked for better light on this early spring morning as the colors helped me with a wide range of compositions. I hope you agree this image of [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-04-30T21:48:19-04:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, dawn, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments

Early Morning Glow

I warned you that I came away with 12 keepers from the incredible dawn on Saturday morning. Here are the next 4 in the series. These images capture the full spectrum from the first light at 5:11am to the sunrise at 5:38am. During that time, I shot from various spots along the stairs at Crocker Park leading to the float (which should be installed in a few more weeks). I couldn't have asked for better light on this early spring morning as the colors helped me with a wide range of compositions. I hope you agree this image [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-04-30T21:46:14-04:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: dawn, lighthouse, sailboat|0 Comments

Sailboats at Dawn

I had last gone out to capture images of Marblehead two weeks ago which seems to have become the norm for late winter/early-mid spring for me. The lack of foliage around town and the lack of boats in the harbor limits the compositional possibilities. When I saw rain in the forecast for this weekend, I quickly checked a few apps including those predicting cloud cover and saw there was a pretty good chance for a solid dawn/sunrise on Saturday morning. I set my alarm for 5am and was out the door shortly thereafter. As I drove to Crocker Park, I [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-04-30T08:16:11-04:00April 30th, 2023|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: dawn, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat|0 Comments

Red Sky in Morning

I had last gone out to capture images of Marblehead two weeks ago which seems to have become the norm for late winter/early-mid spring for me. The lack of foliage around town and the lack of boats in the harbor limits the compositional possibilities. When I saw rain in the forecast for this weekend, I quickly recalled that old sailor's adage 'red sky in morning, sailors take warning'. I proceeded to check a few apps including those predicting cloud cover and saw there was a pretty good chance for a solid dawn/sunrise on Saturday morning. I set my alarm [...]

By Eyal Oren|2023-04-30T08:11:53-04:00April 30th, 2023|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: dawn, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, working boats|0 Comments