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

Chasing the Light 2 – Sunburst from Cove Lane

So after leaving Castle Rock a bit disappointed in missing the best light, I drove further up the Neck, around Chandler Hovey and parked near Cove Lane. I took advantage of the public way and walked down to the beach to see if the sunset might hold some promise. I found this scene before me and a smile crept onto my face...maybe this would make up for having struck out a bit at Castle Rock. I set about choosing my composition and made sure all the elements were where I wanted them. I then closed down the aperture to f/22 [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:12-05:00July 31st, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: beach, Cove Lane, Marblehead Harbor, Public way, sun star, 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

Sailing on a Summer Breeze

On this mid-June day, the temperatures had climbed and I was in charge of the children as my wife had a meeting to attend. After dinner, we piled in the car and headed to Lime Rickey's for some ice cream and then immediately drove to Chandler Hovey park to enjoy it while hoping for a decent sunset. I spent the bulk of the night photographing my kids but took time to shoot this sailboat as it made its way to harbor. The light was reflecting off its sail and casting a further reflection in the water. I decided to shoot [...]

By Eyal Oren|2013-06-16T11:32:13-04:00July 2nd, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: ocean, sailboat, sunset|0 Comments

Sunset after the Storm

This will serve as a make-up post after today's poor showing on the site. With the storm that came through tonight, I had really been hoping for a chance at shooting some lightning and headed out to the Neck with that in mind. Unfortunately there was only wind, grey skies and some drizzle there so I walked around hoping the sun might shine through at sunset. Not 10 minutes later, I saw the first hint of pink. And then some more and then a bit more until this scene unfolded. I had to crank up the ISO on the camera [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:14-05:00June 22nd, 2012|Categories: Chandler Hovey park|Tags: American flag, Chandler Hovey park, lighthouse, sunset|1 Comment

First Sunset in Marblehead

This will serve a bit as a 'where I started' post. As many of you know, we moved to Marblehead in May 2008 so that I could start work as an Allergist at the Asthma and Allergy Affiliates in Salem and Danvers. We had just gotten here from Washington, DC where I had been working and moved to a rental house off Village street. My wife had found the house and I had only seen it once. On this night, one of the very first spent here, I witnessed the first of many beautiful sunsets. As it began to take [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:15-05:00June 18th, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: launch, panorama, pier, Salem harbor, sunset, Village Street|0 Comments

The Brick House on Doaks Lane

I decided to visit the archives for today's image and looked at shots taken one year ago in June but not yet posted to the web. This one jumped out at me and I had to use it. There was something very mesmerizing about this brick house when I noticed it on Doak's lane one sunset day in June. I think wat struck me was the perfectly tall, thin and symmetrical face of this house. Especially in contrast to the asymmetry in the road below. Enjoy this unique house on this Thursday in Marblehead...

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:15-05:00June 14th, 2012|Categories: Sunset|Tags: brick, Doaks Lane, house, sunset|0 Comments