Keep it Local – Hip Baby Gear

Did you know that Hip Baby Gear [FB page | Website] has been in their Old Town location since 2006? This is such a great store for new and young families to find the best products for babies and little kids. No need to read online reviews about strollers - just walk in, try them out and talk to a knowledgeable person...couldn't be easier! Even if they weren't cool enough to post my flyer on their door, I would be thrilled to share this image of their store on Washington street. Make sure you visit, stop to check out that [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:19-05:00March 2nd, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, Hip Baby Gear, keep it local, Old Town, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Tory’s Jewelry

On Valentine's day at approximately 4:40pm, I came to the realization that I had only gotten a card for my wife while I had treated myself to a new watch (the old one recently broke). I jumped in the car and headed downtown making my way through Mahri, Shipshape and Tory's Jewelry. I had never been inside Tory's place and immediately noticed the beautiful golden retriever that seemed to take up one quarter of the space inside. She was very mellow and I took turns looking at the varied selections and patting her head. Tory's has a very wide selection including some [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00February 17th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Tory's Jewelry, Washington Street|4 Comments

Keep it Local – Fred Finkel Silversmith

Just in time for the weekend, here is another Keep it Local entry. I was walking in Old Town a few weeks ago and, for some reason, turned down Darling Street. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a purple door for what must have been the first time and then read what was written on the awning overhead - Fred Finkel Silversmith. I composed this shot to include the path leading to the door and the light beyond. It was only later that I looked up Fred Finkel and found that he has been working in Marblehead [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00February 10th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, Darling Street, keep it local, Old Town|1 Comment

From the Rooftops – Peeling Paint and Abbot Hall

I posted a wider view from this rooftop location a while ago but wanted to revisit the spot to showcase this particular image. If you compare the two, you'll appreciate the difference that a different focal length can bring to a scene. By zooming in for this tighter view, the peeling paint in the foreground and the architecture of the rooftops become the focal point of the image. It's amazing to see the variety of chimneys up here and follow all of the lines through the photo. This image (and many more) will be shown at my individual exhibit at [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:20-05:00February 2nd, 2012|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, chimney, Old Town, rooftop|0 Comments

Keep it Local – O’Ramas

Located at 148 Washington Street in old town, O'Ramas sells home linens, gifts and lingerie. I was downtown looking for opportunities to photograph local stores when I noticed Abbot Hall reflected in O'Ramas window. I had to time the shot just right to avoid cars reflecting in the windows and waited as shoppers walked down the street. The end result was well worth it.

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00January 13th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – She

In the middle of September, I had the chance to walk around old town and enjoy an unseasonably warm day. I stopped at the corner of State and Washington street where I noticed the metal rooster adorning the front of the store She. I ventured inside for the first time and asked about the rooster while noting the incredible assortment of items for sale. To borrow their description of the Facebook page: She is a contemporary, indie women’s boutique, filled with eclectic accessories, quality clothing, and unique home décor. As Small Business Saturday approaches, make sure you head down to Washington [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:31-04:00November 25th, 2011|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, She, State Street, Washington Street|2 Comments

Keep it Local – Harbor Light Inn

The Harbor Light Inn is a beautiful bed and breakfast on Washington Street in the heart of Old Town. I first entered this Inn after receiving an email from their manager asking if I would put together a slideshow of my photos of Marblehead to display during their breakfast. I was thrilled with the offer and set to work producing a DVD. When I delivered it, I was amazed by the beauty inside this Inn. The Inn has been named 'one of the top 10 most romantic inns in America' and it is easy to see why. The common rooms [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:23-05:00November 4th, 2011|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, Harbor Light Inn, keep it local, Old Town, Washington Street|8 Comments

A Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride Through Town

The Fall Festival took place this weekend and we headed to old town to take part in the festivities. There were sidewalk sales, kids activities and a horse-drawn carriage ride down Washington Street. We stood in line and were fortunate to be in the front of the carriage where I kept busy shooting frame after frame of this incredible scene. It's not hard to imagine similar horse-drawn carriages traversing Washington Street hundreds of years ago and passing these same sites. I liked this view of Old Town House best of the series.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T08:39:56-04:00September 26th, 2011|Categories: Fall|Tags: Fall, Old Town, Old Town House, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – The Bus Stop

It's hard to believe that the Bus Stop has been open and clothing the citizens of Marblehead since 1975. I had just finished running an errand in town and noted that the flowers encircling the entrance had reached full bloom. Ironically, I had to wait 15 minutes for the bus to come and pick up two people waiting out front. It just so happened that the sun decided to peak through the clouds just as the bus pulled away revealing the store and its waving flag.

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:32-04:00September 23rd, 2011|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Bus Stop, business, keep it local, Old Town|2 Comments

The Steinway and the Mansion

Ever since I sat in this room with my daughter watching a ballet recital, I've wanted to come back and capture the beauty of this scene. The beautiful Steinway & Sons piano stands on a polished hard wood floor with a view of Hooper Street and old town through the three windows above. The brass machinery of the piano is seen as a reflection on the opened lid. Below you can see the rest of the ballroom with its classic chandelier in the center of the room.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-06T22:25:20-04:00June 15th, 2011|Categories: Landmark|Tags: HDR, Hooper mansion, landmark, Old Town|0 Comments