Riverhead Beach at Sunset

After the big sky that I posted yesterday, I watched as the clouds moved off and sunset's pastel colors took over. I decided to walk down to Riverhead beach and ended up making my way to the boat ramp. With the high tide, I was able to compose this image and use the curb of the ramp as a leading line into the image. I decided to use a long exposure to calm the water and put a polarizer on the front of the lens to help bring out the subtle reflections of the clouds above.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:11-05:00August 23rd, 2012|Categories: Beach|Tags: long exposure, Marblehead Harbor, reflection, Riverhead beach, sunset|0 Comments

Big Sky over Marblehead Harbor

This Summer seems to have brought with it more humidity and, as if to redeem the burden of a hot, wet season, big clouds have followed. On this day, I watched some great clouds come and go and, when this one set up overhead, I decided to chase it. As I got to Riverhead beach, the light took on the orange glow of late Summer and the clouds reflected that beautifully. You can just make out Abbot Hall in the distance as well as the boats filling the harbor but the clouds and reflection are really the main event.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T11:39:41-04:00August 22nd, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: causeway, clouds, Marblehead Harbor, reflection|0 Comments

Chasing the Light 4 – Perfect Sunset from Parker Lane

As I drove from Cove Lane to the next stop, Parker Lane, I was part giddy and part worried. I saw the sky take on incredible hues of color and worried that I would miss the peak of this light. I got to Parker Lane, jumped out of the car and quickly set up. I knew that I wanted to shoot this scene from the top of the stairs but there happened to be someone there at the moment so I ventured down to the waters edge. That composition wasn't working for me so I returned to the now empty [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:12-05:00August 2nd, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, Parker Lane, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

Chasing the Light 3 – Lone Sailboat in the Harbor

The sun had set and the light kept getting better as I stood on Cove Lane (check out Monday and Tuesday's posts if you have missed any part of this Chasing the Light series). As I watched the light, I decided to change lenses and try to isolate a lone sailboat in the harbor with this great light reflecting off the water. This time, I opened the aperture as far as it went (f/4) so that the sailboat would be in sharp focus with softer focus on the foreground and background. This helped further isolate the boat. I also made [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T11:43:45-04:00August 1st, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Marblehead Harbor, reflection, sailboat, sunset|0 Comments

Sunset over Leggs Hill

I've been meaning to post this image for a while now but it kept falling deeper into the archives for some reason. Back in early December, I remember coming home from work at 4:30pm and, for some reason, I had thought to bring my camera that morning. The light was interesting as drove toward Marblehead and, as soon as I drove across Lafayette, I saw this scene unfold before me. The light was perfect, the tide just right and the calm water gave off a brilliant reflection. I quickly pulled over, set the hazards, and ran back down toward the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:12-05:00July 26th, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: Leggs hill, reflection, sunset, water|0 Comments

Lighthouse Reflections at Sunset

If yesterday's post was the 'rule breaker', this one is toeing the line when it comes to composition. You'll note the lighthouse in the left third of the frame, the leading lines formed by the grass bringing the viewer's eye to the base of the lighthouse and then extending up in the form of the clouds over the water. So, which do you prefer - the 'rule breaker' or 'rule follower'?

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T11:29:06-04:00July 19th, 2012|Categories: Chandler Hovey park|Tags: clouds, lighthouse, reflection, sunset|2 Comments

Summer Sunset from Parker Lane

For anyone who was on my Facebook page at 8:30pm last night, here is the result of the sneak peak I posted there. I noticed some great clouds near 8pm and decided to drive up to the Neck and try for some shots at Castle Rock. Unfortunately, I just missed the best light there and was a bit upset at the wasted trip. As I drove up to Chandler Hovey, though, I saw a great sunset taking shape. I started shooting at Cove lane as the sun dipped beneath the clouds and then drove on to Parker Lane for this [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00July 9th, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, Parker Lane, Public way, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

Epic Sunset over Marblehead Harbor

I made my way to Crocker Park last night in hopes of shooting the almost full moon. I was hoping for an image of it rising over the Festival of Arts stage but it rose too early. I then watched as this beautiful bank of clouds approached and crossed over the harbor. Fifteen minutes earlier, I was treated to a rare rainbow over the lighthouse in the distance. I left the circular polarizer on and captured the incredible golden light reflecting off the clouds onto the filled harbor below. You can just make out the full moon on the far [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00July 3rd, 2012|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, clouds, favorite, full moon, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, reflection, sunset|0 Comments

Long Exposure – Stramski Pier Reflecting in the Water

After four straight days of grey skies and rain, the sky finally cleared and the sun shone on a Tuesday night. After putting the kids to bed (a bit early) I left the house in search of images. I found a few nice clouds along Devereux beach and then drove out to the newest public pier in town during the blue hour. I started off shooting this pier from the other side but didn't like the houses in the background or the distant oil refinery on the Salem side. In a stroke of genius, I walked to the other side [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:15-05:00June 12th, 2012|Categories: Long Exposure|Tags: beach, black and white, pier, reflection, Stramski beach, water|0 Comments

Village Street Launch and Nonantum Road at Sunset

We moved to Marblehead from Washington, DC in May 2008 and rented a house off Village Street. I quickly became mesmerized by the incredible sunsets that developed over Salem harbor each and every night. On this particular warm May day, I saw the colors develop and quickly ran down the hill. I set up on the edge of the launch and took this image of the houses of Nonantum Road draped in that golden light.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:21-05:00January 10th, 2012|Categories: Salem Harbor|Tags: houses, pier, reflection, Salem harbor, sunset, water|2 Comments