Marblehead Harbor in the Blue Hour

On June 12th, I woke early and decided to head down to Hammond Park for sunrise. I arrived near the end of the blue hour and quickly went about capturing images of Marblehead Harbor filled with boats and the lighthouse with its green light on. I tried a number of compositions and varied shutter speeds but this image ended up as my favorite. Shortly after this image, there was a pause of 20 minutes during which the rain picked up and I huddled in the car waiting for a sunrise. It turned out to be worth the wait and 'Four [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:54-05:00July 17th, 2013|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: blue hour, boats, Hammond Park, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor|0 Comments

Anticrepuscular Rays at Sunset over Little Harbor

On July 4th, I had decided to shoot the fireworks from a new vantage point overlooking little harbor. I had been excited about a possible bonus sunset shot during the day as great big clouds kept forming overhead. Those had dissipated by sunset and I figured I would have to 'settle' for an incredible fireworks display. Beginning at 8:15pm, I started to notice a very odd triangle of light in the sky seeming to emanate from near the lighthouse. As the sun set, the triangle became rays of light that reached their peak with this image. At the time, I was floored [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:55-05:00July 7th, 2013|Categories: Sunset|Tags: American flag, lighthouse, Little Harbor, sun rays, sunset|0 Comments

Fireworks over Little Harbor in Marblehead

Marblehead is consistently ranked in the top 10 fireworks shows in the United States and each year the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination committee seems to outdo itself. This is my fifth year in Marblehead and the fifth opportunity to shoot the fireworks display. With each year I've learned a bit more about shooting these amazing displays of light and sound. Having shot the Marblehead fireworks from Crocker Park, Fort Sewall and Chandler Hovey (twice), I was on the lookout for new vantage points from which to capture the incredible display. I spent much of Tuesday evening and Wednesday scouting [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T15:29:24-04:00July 4th, 2013|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: American flag, fireworks, lighthouse, Little Harbor|0 Comments

Under a Tree at Fort Sewall

On Sunday, June 16th, I decided to end Father's Day with a photoshoot. I had noted the possibility of a good sunset and decided to head to Fort Sewall to explore possible images. I have photographed Fort Sewall on numerous occasions and in various conditions so the thought of finding a new composition in this relatively small area was the last thing I had expected. However, after descending a set of stairs, I looked back and found this scene before me. The tree and its canopy perfectly placed over a trodden dirt path with boats carefully arranged on their moorings [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:55-05:00July 1st, 2013|Categories: Park|Tags: boats, Fort Sewall, lighthouse, sunset, tree|0 Comments

Firing the Cannon Under a Rainbow – Dolphin Yacht Club

Five yacht clubs in five weeks and it ends with a bang! For those who might have missed the start of this project, it all began on May 20th when I found myself facing a lackluster sunset and decided to shoot the first of the yacht clubs firing the cannon at sunset. It was supposed to finish on Tuesday night at the Dolphin Yacht Club. I had called ahead a week prior and spoken to a wonderfully friendly South African gentleman who ran the launch. He invited me down to shoot the cannon and the stars seemed to align well [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:55-05:00June 27th, 2013|Categories: Traditions|Tags: boats, cannon, Dolphin yacht club, lighthouse, rainbow, sunset, yacht club|0 Comments

Firing the Cannon at Sunset – Marblehead Yacht Club

On Wednesday, June 5th, I was able to visit the fourth of our yacht clubs and capture this image of the cannon firing at sunset over Marblehead harbor. I had phoned the Marblehead Yacht Club when the conditions looked good for sunset and received permission to head down and try to capture their cannon firing at sunset. When I arrived, I introduced myself to the launch driver and designated cannon shooter for the night - Dan. It dawned on me as I sought out a composition just how different each of the cannons had been. On this occasion, I had [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:55-05:00June 20th, 2013|Categories: Traditions|Tags: cannon, lighthouse, Marblehead yacht club, sunset, yacht club|0 Comments

Four Minute Sunrise over Marblehead Harbor

I woke at 4am on Wednesday June 12th for no good reason. Rather than toss and turn, I figured I would take this as a sign to head out and shoot the sunrise. I quietly made my way out the door and drove (in the rain) to Hammond Park. We had been having a stretch of rain with June on its way to becoming a top-10 wettest month but I still had some hope that there would be a break in the rain and clouds right at sunrise...the weather app said so at least. I arrived at Hammond Park and [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:55-05:00June 17th, 2013|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, Hammond Park, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sunrise|0 Comments

A Blue Moon Over Marblehead Lighthouse

I missed out on shooting May's full moon and, when trying to decide on a photo to share today, came across this one from August of the rare blue moon. The blue moon is the name given to the second full moon in a given month. On August 30th, 2012, this one rose under perfect conditions. I shared a landscape oriented version of this blue moon but kept this portrait oriented one 'in the archive' to bring out on just such a day. This image of the blue moon was taken from along Front Street on this warm late August [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:56-05:00June 3rd, 2013|Categories: moon|Tags: full moon, lighthouse, sailboat|0 Comments

Marblehead Lighthouse Aglow in the Colors of Sunset

On Saturday, I remember feeling as if weeks had passed since I last went out to take a landscape image. When I looked back at my archive, the real answer was that only 6 days had passed. That being said, my last sunset was 12 days ago...okay, maybe I need help. With that feeling of a need to go out again, I looked out my bedroom window at 7pm and noted some nice clouds and light forming. I 'convinced' the kids to watch just a bit of TV til I got home and got a knowing nod from my wife [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:57-05:00May 20th, 2013|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Chandler Hovey park, lighthouse, sunset, tree|1 Comment

First Sailboat in the Harbor

On April 25th, I headed out to Crocker Park to capture the pink moon rising over the harbor. On the way, I had stopped to capture a beautiful cherry blossom on Mugford street (posting that one tomorrow) and I still arrived a bit early. Though the sunset was fairly muted with the lack of interesting clouds, the novelty of a single sailboat in the harbor convinced me to grab this image. I do like the reflected light off the houses that line Chandler Hovey Park. Just wish the lighthouse had been lit at the time...

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:05:58-05:00May 13th, 2013|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat|0 Comments