Let There Be Light

Following a few minutes after yesterday's view of a purple dawn, the sky turned a deep red that was reflected by the boats in the harbor. The clouds formed an incredible shape that looked a bit like the eye of a hurricane as they slowly drifted by. I was fortunate that the wind was minimal as it allowed for a longer exposure that served to accentuate the saturation of the entire scene. This the second of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way to lead up to my entry in the [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 28th, 2011|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: boats, clouds, dawn, Hammond Park, reflection, sailboat, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Dawn of a New Day

I really wanted to shoot a sunrise but just could not fathom the 4am wakeup that would be required. That is until I woke last Wednesday at exactly 4am without an alarm clock and figured it must be a sign. I had plotted out the sunrise 'just in case' and realized Hammond Park would offer the best vantage point. I set up and watched as the dawn broke spreading a purple glow over the harbor filled with boats. This will be the first of five posts this week documenting an incredible sunrise over Marblehead harbor. This seemed a perfect way [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00June 27th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: boats, dawn, Hammond Park, long exposure, Marblehead Harbor, sunrise|1 Comment

Before These Crowded Streets – Old Town House

Only one week left until the overnight parking ban is lifted and the parked cars return. I'm convinced a photographer came up with the ban that extends from the end-of-Fall until early-Spring! It's a wonder to walk these streets in the early morning hours and explore them before the town stirs. On this morning, I walked the length of Washington street to the Old North Church and wandered up and down State and Pleasant streets. Here are the first two images of Old Town House from that walk. The morning light was absolutely perfect on this particular day and turned [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:30-05:00April 13th, 2011|Categories: Old Town|Tags: HDR, landmark, Old Town, Old Town House, State Street, sunrise, Washington Street|0 Comments

The Supermoon Sets over Abbot Hall

First, I want to thank everyone for the incredible response to last week's post. There are two more shots from the rise of the supermoon over Marblehead neck and the harbor posted below. Just as I had planned out the location for the rise of the supermoon, I also charted its descent. Turns out it would fall right next to Abbot hall the next morning. I got up early and made my way to Chandler Hovey park setting up at its outermost point. I watched the moon fall as the sun rose and the two met in perfect concert just [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T11:18:02-04:00March 30th, 2011|Categories: moon|Tags: Abbot Hall, landmark, Marblehead Harbor, moon, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Old Town House

The parking ban went into effect over the Thanksgiving weekend and I took advantage of the empty streets early Tuesday morning to shoot the Old Town House. I'm sure this building has been photographed thousands of times and I sought to add a slightly different perspective. I love how the house stands on its own in its brilliant yellow coat. The wreaths on the door add a nice festive touch. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22 lens. 6 bracket exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:46:38-04:00December 8th, 2010|Categories: Old Town|Tags: HDR, landmark, Old Town, Old Town House, sunrise|4 Comments

Sunrise Along the Coast

Today's entry comes from the border between Marblehead and Salem. I shot a series of photos around town at sunrise and ended up here at the perfect point in the tide cycle. Was treated to calm waters which made for a calm, serene composition. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22mm lens. 6 exposure bracket.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:18:08-04:00November 4th, 2010|Categories: Sunrise|Tags: HDR, reflection, Salem harbor, sunrise, water|0 Comments

The View from Leggs Hill

The alternative title for this post is 'what a difference a week makes'. As you can see below, I shot nearly the same scene one week apart. Above is sunset on October 27 - below is sunrise on October 20. It's amazing how quickly fall colors can take hold and completely change a landscape. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22 lens. 6 exposure bracket

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:31-05:00November 2nd, 2010|Categories: Fall|Tags: Fall, foliage, HDR, Leggs hill, Salem harbor, sunrise, sunset|1 Comment

Sunburst at Redd’s Pond

Got up early on Columbus Day in anticipation of another drive up to VT or NH to catch some foliage. I had driven up to both in the past week and had been disappointed in the leaves this year (most are already on the ground). Instead, I decided to head out to our local ponds. First stop was Redds and the sun was climbing at just the right angle in the sky for a sunburst/sun star peeking through the leaves. Just a hint of foliage to enjoy as well. I was too excited to wait til Wednesday to post this [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:32-05:00October 12th, 2010|Categories: Pond|Tags: foliage, HDR, pond, Redd's pond, reflection, sun star, sunrise, water|0 Comments

Abbot and the Boats

Not much time left to shoot a full harbor with Abbot Hall in the background. Took advantage of a morning shoot on the Neck to get this shot in. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 17-55mm lens. Three exposure bracket.

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-05T21:53:01-04:00October 6th, 2010|Categories: Marblehead Harbor|Tags: Abbot Hall, boats, Marblehead Harbor, sailboat, sunrise, water|1 Comment

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