Through the Gate of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion

On Monday, I shared an image of Abbot Hall taken from the Jeremiah Lee Mansion and had mentioned that the cherry blossom tree had yet to bloom. I noted that the photo might be very different with that element. On Tuesday morning, I woke at sunrise and hoped to replicate the image (I scouted the tree the night before and was pleased to find it in full bloom). I set up the tripod and camera in the same spot as before and waited for the light. Unfortunately, the forecast for partially cloudy skies was wrong and much thicker clouds blocked [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:06-05:00May 6th, 2015|Categories: Old Town|Tags: Abbot Hall, cherry blossoms, Jeremiah Lee Mansion, Washington Street|0 Comments

Falling Snow on Old Town House

I realize just about everyone is tired of snow at this point but this image of freshly falling snow on Old Town House comes from one of the earliest snow storms of this season - January 24, 2015. Who knew at the time that this would be the start of a record breaking Winter with seemingly endless waves of snowstorms and freezing temperatures in between that kept the snow firmly in place. There's something about the first few snowfalls of the season that elicit a sense of childlike wonder and I was thrilled to be able to capture the still [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:08-05:00March 20th, 2015|Categories: Snow|Tags: Old Town House, snow, Washington Street|0 Comments

Historic Downtown from the Rooftops of Abbot Hall

Can you believe this image of historic downtown from atop Abbot Hall was taken in early December? I can only imagine the view now with snow as far as the eye can see. I continue to feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to capture our town from this unique vantage point atop the scaffolding that encircled Abbot Hall during its much needed renovations. This view of historic downtown from atop Abbot Hall features the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, St. Michael's, Grace Community and Old North Church as well as a number of stores along Washington Street.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:10-05:00February 26th, 2015|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, Grace Community church, historic downtown, jerem, Old North Church, rooftop, St Michaels church, Washington Street|0 Comments

Falling Snow on Old Town House

Back to last weekend and the more manageable and picturesque view of freshly falling snow that settled over Marblehead. I mentioned in Monday's post that I had captured images of Old Town House before turning toward State Street. This view of the iconic yellow Old Town House in the middle of Washington Street with the Bus Stop in complementary colors and Abbot Hall just visible in the distance was an easy favorite. The early morning hour meant there were no cars parked on the street to obstruct the view.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:12-05:00January 28th, 2015|Categories: Snow|Tags: historic downtown, Old Town House, Washington Street|1 Comment

Hooper to the Harbor

Marblehead Festival of Arts 2015 People's Choice Award Winner During the Summer of 2014, scaffolding went up around St. Michaels' Church as a new steeple was raised on the building. I managed to make my way to the top of the scaffolding one August evening with the help of a friend and found this incredible view before me. I was struck by the row of houses along Hooper Street near Bank Square and the proximity of Marblehead Harbor (still filled with boats) as well the nearness of Marblehead Neck and the causeway. This view only existed for the briefest moments in [...]

By Eyal Oren|2015-07-06T17:31:06-04:00October 30th, 2014|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Bank Square, boats, Festival of Arts, historic downtown, Marblehead Harbor, rooftop, Washington Street|0 Comments

Old Town House and the Maple Tree

On Sunday morning, after capturing views of dawn from Beacon Street, I drove into historic downtown Marblehead to check on the progress of a certain tree on Washington Street. This maple tree stands in the space between two multi-family homes with stores on the ground floors. I have tried to capture the Old Town House and the maple tree on several occasions over the years but was never happy with the colors of the leaves of the composition. As I drove down Mugford Street, I was surprised to see very few cars parked around Old Town House and Washington Street. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:21-05:00October 7th, 2014|Categories: Fall|Tags: Fall, foliage, maple tree, Old Town House, Washington Street|0 Comments

Historic Downtown and Marblehead Harbor

Back to the top of St. Michael's Church for this From the Rooftop view looking out over historic downtown and Marblehead harbor. I mentioned in Monday's post that I had been invited to the top of the scaffolding around St. Michael's Church on Friday night and had spent the first part of that night capturing scenes of Marblehead from the unique elevated vantage point. I had just thought that I was finished with my From the Rooftop series after climbing to the top of Marblehead Light and, with one phone call, I have many more images to share in this [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:22-05:00September 3rd, 2014|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: boats, historic downtown, houses, Marblehead Harbor, sunset, Washington Street|2 Comments

From the Rooftops – Hidden Window at Jeremiah Lee Mansion

It's back to the Jeremiah Lee Mansion for today's From the Rooftops entry. I had finished capturing images from the cupola atop the mansion and descended the stairs when I looked behind me and saw light peeking through a window. The area I entered was a bit bigger than a crawl space and served as the attic for the old building. I ducked under a few beams and found myself standing before this semicircular window overlooking the shops along Washington Street. Hope you enjoy the view from an early morning in April from this hidden window at the Jeremiah Lee [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:30-05:00May 15th, 2014|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Jeremiah Lee Mansion, rooftop, Washington Street|0 Comments

Abbot Hall from Atop the Jeremiah Lee Mansion

Back to From the Rooftops Thursday and my trip to the cupola of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. Though the area is small, the 360 degree view through beautiful windows made for a number of photo opportunities. This image comes from a shot through the middle of one window facing back up Washington Street. I had to use a technique called focus stacking to combine two images focused on the wood panel and then Abbot Hall in the distance in order to have both perfectly focused in the final image. A few more images from this unique location yet to come...

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:31-05:00May 8th, 2014|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, Jeremiah Lee Mansion, rooftop, Washington Street|0 Comments

Abbot Hall from the Cupola of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion

Another entry in the resurrected From the Rooftops Thursday comes from my photo shoot on the morning of April 9. After capturing the view of Washington Street, Marblehead Harbor and Marblehead Light through the three panes looking to the east, I crossed the small cupola and composed this image. I was thankful that the scaffolding had not yet gone up on Abbot Hall tower and that I could capture this view of the homes along Washington Street leading up toward that iconic structure. Now that the weather is (slowly) warming, I'll be on the hunt for more rooftop views. If [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:04:32-05:00April 17th, 2014|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: Abbot Hall, cupola, Jeremiah Lee Mansion, rooftop, Washington Street|0 Comments