So Long Irene

It looks like Hurricane Irene is making her way past with a bit of wind left over but, thankfully, very little damage reported so far. I ventured out after the rains let up around noon looking for more signs of Irene's power along the coast. I started at Spray Avenue where I could shoot the waves with some protection from the wind and spray. I then headed over to Greystone Beach which I have been wanting to shoot for some time. I have a couple of shots that I liked from there but this slower one of a developing wave [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:28-05:00August 28th, 2011|Categories: Storm|Tags: Devereux Beach, hurricane, ocean, waves|1 Comment

The Fisherman at Castle Rock

After capturing the rainbow from Chandler Hovey, the sky turned grey and I decided to head home. On a whim, I took a detour by Castle Rock thinking the recent storm might lend itself to some crashing waves. I was pleased to see that it did and surprised to find someone trying to fish in the crashing surf. I shot this image using a 1/2 second exposure to subdue the motion of the waves and was pleased to see that the fisherman hadn't moved in that time.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:28-05:00August 24th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Neck|Tags: Castle Rock, long exposure, ocean, waves|0 Comments

The Pier at Mooring Road

Ever since we moved to Marblehead, I've wanted to find piers to photograph. Unfortunately, all of them seemed to be private and inaccessible. Last week, I drove down Bradley Road to explore that part of town and, on a whim, made a turn down Mooring Road and found this great pier. The seas were rough and I had arrived near high tide - couldn't ask for a better sky though. The shots of crashing waves weren't quite what I had in mind so I put on a filter to cut down the light and allow for longer exposures. The waves [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:11:15-04:00April 27th, 2011|Categories: Long Exposure|Tags: long exposure, mist, Mooring Road, ocean, pier, water, waves|0 Comments

Two Seconds at Grace Oliver Beach

A recent storm coincided with the full moon which meant storm surges and high waves. While the peak happened at 10pm, I decided to venture out the next day to see if any remnants of the storm would provide for good long exposure shots. I got to Grace Oliver beach pretty close to high tide and was treated to impressive waves crashing almost to the sidewalk. I used a 10-stop filter to block the light and allow for this two second exposure in the middle of the day. The long exposure turned the waves into mist and this shot was [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:44:04-04:00April 20th, 2011|Categories: Long Exposure|Tags: beach, black and white, clouds, Grace Oliver beach, long exposure, waves|0 Comments

North and South from Castle Rock

These two photos were taken within five minutes of each other from the two sides of Castle Rock. Above is the view to the South with a private beach. Below is the view North with the rockier terrain and homes dotting the coast. This was shot near sunset and high tide one day after the huge snowstorm that blanketed the town. The seas were still rough from the tail end of the storm and made for some great long exposures. Technical: Both taken with Canon 50D and 17-55 EF-S lens. Single exposures of approximately 1 1/2 seconds.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:24:11-04:00January 5th, 2011|Categories: Marblehead Neck|Tags: Castle Rock, long exposure, Marblehead Neck, mist, ocean, sunset, waves|1 Comment

The Barnacle

It feels good to be out shooting again! Today was my first chance to pick up the camera in two weeks. Headed out about 3pm and wandered around town trying to decide what to shoot. Headed down State Street (that shot is coming next week...) and ended up driving up Front Street. When I got to the barnacle, I looked to the right and saw massive waves left over from the recent storms. They were just starting to recede after the high tide. I grabbed my gear including a 10-stop filter to let me take very long exposures. This one [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-05T12:18:24-04:00November 10th, 2010|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Barnacle, business, keep it local, lighthouse, long exposure, mist, ocean, sunset, waves|0 Comments

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

First Light – Castle Rock

Castle Rock can be found on the Marblehead Neck and includes a nice rock to climb as well as a small beach that only appears at low tide. It is also one of the first places to receive the sun's rays every morning. Caught this sunrise on a particularly warm and clear morning. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 10-22. 6 bracket exposure.

By Eyal Oren|2016-05-04T08:02:23-04:00September 15th, 2010|Categories: Marblehead Neck|Tags: beach, Castle Rock, ocean, sand, sunrise, water, waves|0 Comments

Storm in the Harbor

We've had three days of nonstop rain that left us with a surf advisory today. There was a short letup of the rain just as high tide approached and I made my way down to Front Street to see if I could capture the power of the storm using the background of Marblehead harbor. The initial shot was a bit flat due to the lighting conditions so this is a tonemapped version of my favorite shot from the excursion. Technical: Canon 50D and EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS lens. Single tonemapped image.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:32-05:00August 25th, 2010|Categories: Storm|Tags: boats, fog, Front Street, lighthouse, Marblehead Harbor, waves|0 Comments