The Lifeguard Chair at Sunset

This weekend I noticed that the normally white lifeguard chairs at Devereux beach had been painted red with an added Red Cross behind them. I made a note to come back and shoot them and was fortunate to have time on Saturday night to do so. Even better were the colors of sunset that added a beautiful pink hue to the clouds over the ocean. I have a number of favorite shots from this night and will be posting more this week. I am now on Google+ so, if you are on there as well, please add me to one [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 18th, 2011|Categories: Sunset|Tags: beach, Devereux Beach, lifeguard chair, ocean, sunset|1 Comment

Fireworks over the Harbor

Marblehead was recently voted in the top 15 for locations to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. Looking at this scene of people gathered on the rocks of Fort Sewall with the light of the fireworks balanced by the lighthouse and flares illuminating the harbor, it really is no wonder. The fireworks committee put on a great show again this year which went off on schedule despite the threat of storms in the area. As the fireworks display is privately funded, I will be donating 20% of the proceeds from sales of any past and future fireworks images towards [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:29-05:00July 6th, 2011|Categories: Fireworks|Tags: boats, fireworks, harbor illumination, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, ocean, reflection|5 Comments

The Lightning show at Devereux Beach

I had just remarked to my wife about the relative paucity of lightning and thunderstorms in Marblehead when a monster of a storm swept through town. I tried to capture shots of lightning at Chandler Hovey park within the safety of the lighthouse initially. After that failed, I drove by Devereux and witnessed explosions of light to the south. For the next hour, I tried to capture the power and beauty of this storm as the number of spectators rapidly grew. At times, the show rivaled our fireworks display in the number of bursts. In the shot above, mother nature [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T13:00:27-04:00June 6th, 2011|Categories: Storm|Tags: beach, black and white, Devereux Beach, lightning, long exposure, ocean|1 Comment

The Privateer Lynx comes to town

This week saw the Lynx come to town. The Lynx is a tall ship inspired by one that fought in the war of 1812. She came to Marblehead harbor on a foggy Wednesday afternoon and was greeted by a throng of spectators watching from Fort Sewall as well as wind and rain. She fired off six cannon shots as she made her way to the harbor in response to rifle fire from the Marblehead regiment. This image was taken during one of those shots and puts the tall ship in the context of our iconic lighthouse. Technical: Canon 50D and [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00May 25th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, Chandler Hovey park, fog, Fort Sewall, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, ocean, water|1 Comment

The Carnival Comes to Town

Every May, the carnival takes over Devereux beach as a fundraiser for the senior class. Without fail, rain always follows. It was with astonishment then that I saw the clouds clear way and the sun take form over the carnival grounds. A bit of smooth-talking got me a pass from the carnies to the top of the Super Slide and a unique vantage point from which to shoot. Two additional shots follow below.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-04T08:38:13-04:00May 11th, 2011|Categories: Beach|Tags: beach, carnival, Devereux Beach, HDR, ocean, sun star|0 Comments

The Pier at Mooring Road

Ever since we moved to Marblehead, I've wanted to find piers to photograph. Unfortunately, all of them seemed to be private and inaccessible. Last week, I drove down Bradley Road to explore that part of town and, on a whim, made a turn down Mooring Road and found this great pier. The seas were rough and I had arrived near high tide - couldn't ask for a better sky though. The shots of crashing waves weren't quite what I had in mind so I put on a filter to cut down the light and allow for longer exposures. The waves [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:11:15-04:00April 27th, 2011|Categories: Long Exposure|Tags: long exposure, mist, Mooring Road, ocean, pier, water, waves|0 Comments

North and South from Castle Rock

These two photos were taken within five minutes of each other from the two sides of Castle Rock. Above is the view to the South with a private beach. Below is the view North with the rockier terrain and homes dotting the coast. This was shot near sunset and high tide one day after the huge snowstorm that blanketed the town. The seas were still rough from the tail end of the storm and made for some great long exposures. Technical: Both taken with Canon 50D and 17-55 EF-S lens. Single exposures of approximately 1 1/2 seconds.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:24:11-04:00January 5th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Neck|Tags: Castle Rock, long exposure, Marblehead Neck, mist, ocean, sunset, waves|1 Comment

Snow at the Fort

I had a chance to walk around town this morning and was treated to some great light as I got to Fort Sewall. I've been up here countless times but never stopped to read this sign. Figured it would serve well as the centerpiece of this photo overlooking Marblehead harbor.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:22:08-04:00December 29th, 2010|Categories: Snow|Tags: Fort Sewall, ocean, snow, water|0 Comments

The Barnacle

It feels good to be out shooting again! Today was my first chance to pick up the camera in two weeks. Headed out about 3pm and wandered around town trying to decide what to shoot. Headed down State Street (that shot is coming next week...) and ended up driving up Front Street. When I got to the barnacle, I looked to the right and saw massive waves left over from the recent storms. They were just starting to recede after the high tide. I grabbed my gear including a 10-stop filter to let me take very long exposures. This one [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:18:24-04:00November 10th, 2010|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Barnacle, business, keep it local, lighthouse, long exposure, mist, ocean, sunset, waves|0 Comments

The Ocean Breathes – Castle Rock

I added a new tool to my camera bag this week and had a great time taking it out for an inaugural shoot. This was a return to Castle Rock on the Marblehead Neck. With the 10-stop neutral density filter, I was able to take this 30 second exposure and turn the ocean waves into a soft mist. It's a great feeling to produce an image that cannot be seen 'in the moment' but can be appreciated for showing a spot in a new light. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 17-55mm lens with 10-stop ND filter. Single exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:32-05:00September 30th, 2010|Categories: Long Exposure|Tags: beach, Castle Rock, long exposure, mist, ocean, sunrise, water, waves|2 Comments