The Lighthouse Thread

[American Nomad]

Here is a little history on the lighthouse.

[AaronBBrown]

Derby Wharf Lighthouse in "Witch town" Salem, MA.

http://www.soggydiving.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_2796_filtered.jpg

Shot with a Canon Powershot S2 IS
EXIF:
F/4
1/200 sec
EC +1/3
36mm efl
Polarizer

I did some color correction and minor perspective correction post-processing. Unfortunately, the lighthouse must have a small lean to it, making it look like it's leaning to the left, despite the horizon being level.

Comments and criticism welcome.

[D70FAN]

Thanks for the new additions!

Nomad, additional thanks for the history.

[JTL]

Goerge! Where are you?! I made a special stop to shoot this...

"Old Barney" was built in 1858 to replace the previous lighthouse that had toppled into the sea (so who did they find willing to work here, I wonder? :D ). It was lit on January 1st, 1859 and was retired in 1927. It stands 165-ft. tall and is now part of Barneget Lighthouse State Park on Long Beach Island, NJ.

Too bad it was closed for renevation! :(

Canon 350D, Sigma 18-200, Auto
http://JTL.smugmug.com/photos/66977802-L.jpg

[D70FAN]

Goerge! Where are you?! I made a special stop to shoot this...

"Old Barney" was built in 1858 to replace the previous lighthouse that had toppled into the sea (so who did they find willing to work here, I wonder? :D ). It was lit on January 1st, 1859 and was retired in 1927. It stands 165-ft. tall and is now part of Barneget Lighhouse State Park on Long Beach Island, NJ.

Too bad it was closed for renevation! :(

Canon 350D, Sigma 18-200, Auto

As we have come to expect... a very nice shot, and thanks for the PM. Sorry I was working on some 11 x 17 prints, over the weekend, for a sales conference/show this week, so I missed a bunch of new photo postings (including my favorite here). And of course my 2000P picked this time to start leaving the black out of the image (fixed, but it took a while).

Also thanks for taking the time to include some history.:)

[JTL]

Built: 1847
Automated: 1955

This light is located at the end of the East Pier of Dun Laoghaire Harbour. It and the West Pier Light were built to guide into the harbour ships that were waiting to get into the Port of Dublin.

Not the greatest photo, but not a lighthouse you get to see that often! Taken from the side of the road...had no time to go down and explore...

http://JTL.smugmug.com/photos/83092126-L.jpg

[JTL]

This lighthouse is 168-ft. tall and is located on Fire Island, NY and is part of the Fire Island National Seashore park. It was lit for the first time on November 1, 1858. This tower is made of red brick and was originally painted yellow. The tower was changed to the present day-mark of alternating black and white bands in August 1891. The Fire Island Lighthouse was decommissioned as an aid to navigation on December 31, 1973.

Hey George! I'm doin' alright with the lighthouses...any others that I should shoot? Did anybody do Sandy Hook yet? I can get the shot if you want! :D :D :D

Not too bad for a shot with an SD500...

http://JTL.smugmug.com/photos/86619425-L-0.jpg

[JTL]

Please resize your image so that it doesn't cause the page to scroll. This is the accepted (and courteous) practice on this site. Thanks.

[Mark Jensen]

Please resize your image so that it doesn't cause the page to scroll. This is the accepted (and courteous) practice on this site. Thanks.

1st attempt, already deleted....

[JTL]

1st attempt, already deleted....Don't delete it...just resize it and repost! :)

Here's a tip...you can use the "Preview Post" button to see how your picture will look as posted...before hitting "Submit Reply"

[Mark Jensen]

Split Rock Lighthouse

[Durin]

Cape Lookout. Shot with an Olympus OM-1n. Not a good scan, kinda blew out the highlights, but that's all I have scanned.

[Durin]

Ocracoke leuchttrum, OM-1n. I really need to get better scanner.

[JTL]

I really need to get better scanner.I highly recommend the Epson 4990...it is amazing...

Very nice shots, BTW...

[ReMarkable]

Sony DSC-V3 WB Auto UV Filter

[AaronBBrown]

The Point Au Pere Lighthouse, a prominent landmark in the Empress of Ireland disaster. Took this shot after a beautiful couple dives on the Empress of Ireland shipwreck on a clear late-summer afternoon in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada.

[pas49ras]

Montauk Point Lighthouse..June 06 Nikon Coolpix 8800

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[Ryokucha]

Having just got my Nikon D50 figure I would start with the biggest thing in my backyard. Ponce Inlet lighthouse from beach side 8:00pm.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/Ryokibin/PhotosD50/DSC_0858.jpg

[BUTL950]

fire Island,NY

[millertime]

Montauk Lighthouse from a different angle.

[bestdog]

Don't think this lightouse is in use anymore. It is part of the historic display at Fort Cornwallis on Penang Island.

[marcie2002]

This is the Barnegat Lighthouse!!! This was taken Sept 2006. It is in LBI (Long Beach Island), NJ

This is not far from where I live, I go there on my free time to walk around.

Sony A100

http://www.odz-n-enz.net/photogallery/barnegatlighthousemarcie.jpg

[RichNY]

Great shot of the Barnegat Lighthouse; really shallow water going out that channel. Love to watch the birds standing on the sand barges there.

[D70FAN]

Beautiful lighthouses all. I still drop in on this site (and the Nikon board) from time-to-time to see what's going on. I'm glad to see that lighthouses still attract photographers everywhere.

I'm also taking this opportunity to repost my favorite lighthouse at Point Pinos in Pacific Grove, CA. I served as one of the last Coast Guard lightkeepers before it was automated in the mid-1970's, and I went back to search-and-rescue duty, so it is a lifepoint for me.

[gmtech79]

Well since I am landlocked here is my best attempt at a lighthouse that I took
before I seen there even was a lighthouse thread here.:)

[D70FAN]

Well since I am landlocked here is my best attempt at a lighthouse that I took
before I seen there even was a lighthouse thread here.:)

I have one like that out by my pool. They are only ones that you will find here in the Sanoran Desert...

[bestdog]

Gerge,
Nice shot, great composition. Too often we seem to forget that landscapes need a foreground, a middle and a background.
Personally I'd photoshop the power pole and lines out, but that's minor.

cheers
Bestdog



Beautiful lighthouses all. I still drop in on this site (and the Nikon board) from time-to-time to see what's going on. I'm glad to see that lighthouses still attract photographers everywhere.

I'm also taking this opportunity to repost my favorite lighthouse at Point Pinos in Pacific Grove, CA. I served as one of the last Coast Guard lightkeepers before it was automated in the mid-1970's, and I went back to search-and-rescue duty, so it is a lifepoint for me.

[D70FAN]

Gerge,
Nice shot, great composition. Too often we seem to forget that landscapes need a foreground, a middle and a background.
Personally I'd photoshop the power pole and lines out, but that's minor.

cheers
Bestdog

Ya know, it's funny, but I did remove the old power pole but it actually changed the personality of the picture in a negative way, so I left it in.

Probably more my personal preference, but this shot has been pretty popular for 11 x 17 prints as well.

[Phill D]

I never thought I'd get to post in this thread. However, we went on a short coastal walk from Dover in Kent & came across this little gem. It is the South Foreland Lighthouse perched on top of the white cliffs & owned by the National Trust. It is a Victorian lighthouse & a climb up the tower gives spectacular views across the English Channel. It was apparently the site of some of Marconi's wireless experiments and Faraday's first electrically-powered light. A very nice lady gave us a guided tour & lots of fascinating info about the place. Well worth the 2 mile walk along the cliff top to get there.

[D70FAN]

I never thought I'd get to post in this thread. However, we went on a short coastal walk from Dover in Kent & came across this little gem. It is the South Foreland Lighthouse perched on top of the white cliffs & owned by the National Trust. It is a Victorian lighthouse & a climb up the tower gives spectacular views across the English Channel. It was apparently the site of some of Marconi's wireless experiments and Faraday's first electrically-powered light. A very nice lady gave us a guided tour & lots of fascinating info about the place. Well worth the 2 mile walk along the cliff top to get there.

Now that is one that we haven't seen. A nice shot as well. Thanks for a little history, and finally thanks for posting it.

Unfortunately I've only seen Dover from the air. One of these days...

[Phill D]

Thanks George I took several shots of the lighthouse but that one was taken by holding the camera at full stretch over a high fence & not being able to see the LCD so I had to guess where I was pointing, came out the best! Just had to straighten the level up a bit in PPing. It's suprising how often that "oh I may as well just take it " shot proves to be worth while. Here is another angle with the sun behind the light. I thought it was a close as I was going to get to seeing the light illuminated as the lighthouse is now out of commission.

[D70FAN]

It seems that I don't get to the DCRP much anymore. So sorry for the late reply. Another nice shot. I'm a big fan of shooting with the sun behind an object for effect.

Thanks.

[Phill D]

As you can see I find it easy to miss replies as well. It would be nice if the forum had a feature where you could just search for replies to your own posts. Mind you there probably is one & I just haven't found it yet.

[SpecialK]

Pt Reyes, California

(Phill, in the "Additional Options" when posting, check the "Instant email notification". You will get an email when someone replies to a thread you have posted in - not not necessarily your post however.)

[D70FAN]

Wow, great shot. Love the depth perception. I'll be back in the Bay Area (via Carmel/Monterey) this next week. Looking forward to it. Pt. Reyes may be on the list, and definately Pt. Pinos.

[SpecialK]

Hi George:

That was with my former Canon-film 24mm as I recall. I loved that length, plus the 15mm fisheye, so my eyes lit up at the Pentax 10-17mm :-)

It's a scan of a slide from my old stuff, so I hope it qualifies as "digital" :-)

[D70FAN]

Digital or film... a good shot is a good shot.

Thanks again for posting it.

[Phill D]

Sorry missed your reply initially!!! I'll definately try your tip out thanks.

[Vento24]

I've been a-travelling.

This is North Head Lighthouse in Washington State and is very close to the Cape Disapointment Lighthouse which I didn't have time to get to. It's a fabulous view across the Pacific Ocean and to stand and watch the waves smash on to the rocks was quite something.

"After Cape Disapointment Lightstation was established in 1856 to mark the entrance to the Columbia River, mariners approaching the river from the north complained they could not see the light until they had nearly reached the river. Their cry for an additional lighthouse was supported by the many shipwrecks, which occurred along the Long Beach Peninsula, just north of the cape.

Construction of North Head Lighthouse began in 1896. The tower is brick masonry with a cement plaster overlay built on a sandstone foundation. Since the light is only two miles north of Cape Disappointment, North Head needed a distinct signature. North Head shone a fixed white light, while Cape Disappointment alternated red and white flashes.

North Head is one of the windiest places in the United States. On January 29, 1921, winds were clocked at 126 mph before the instrument blew away. They have frequently been measured at over 100 mph." (Text from Lighthousefriends.com)


My girlfriend and I visited that lighthouse last summer. I am from Maine and I have never seen anything like Washington. Here is my pic of the lighthouse.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a353/Vento24/100_0801.jpg

[TNB]

This is "sort" of a lighthouse. Handheld shots of the Luxor taken last night/early this morning in Las Vegas, Nevada.

http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/70716/Jh14653.jpg

http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/70716/Ay75891.jpg

http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/70716/Ez83593.jpg

[D70FAN]

A lighthouse for the Space Shuttle... but a lighthouse none the less.

I will be in Vegas for CES next week.

Thanks for the great shots of the pyramid.

[D70FAN]

Thanks Vento... we all enjoy knowing the history of the lights on this page. The next time I get to WA I wiil look this one up.

A very nice shot indeed.

[Elisha]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/elishajesudason/HPIM2453.jpg

[TNB]

A lighthouse for the Space Shuttle... but a lighthouse none the less.

I will be in Vegas for CES next week.

Thanks for the great shots of the pyramid.
Space Shuttle--sort of funny consider what is playing at the IMAX theater inside the Luxor. I also just finished adding more inside and outside photos of the Luxor to my website. Of course, it's not quite the same as seeing it in person. I've also attended CES, Comdex, etc. numerous times; however, some of the conventions are not quite like they used to be either.

[rtronick]

West Quoddy Head - Lubec Maine

http://rtronick.smugmug.com/photos/31424421-M.jpg

East Quoddy Lighthouse - New Brunswick, Canada

http://rtronick.smugmug.com/photos/31424467-M.jpg

[RussL]

Canon A630
Auto setting

[T06]

Newcastle Oz. 50mm/1.8

[RussL]

Drizzly, rainy day. Took pictures of 13 lighthouses on this trip.

Russ

[speaklightly]

Hello, George-

There is a photo of this lighthouse posted by glennaa a good ways back, but her is a better photo. The light house is located about 10 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentia.

Sarah Joyce

[D70FAN]

Hello, George-

There is a photo of this lighthouse posted by glennaa a good ways back, but her is a better photo. The light house is located about 10 miles south of Ushuaia, Argentia.

Sarah Joyce

Sarah... Nice to see you're still adding to the threads. I drop in from time-to-time, but got tired of answering the same questions over and over, so I just log on to see the great lighthouse shots that everyone is adding.

I'm still shooting the desert when I have time, but have a new job that keeps me running.

Thanks for your contribution as always.

[D70FAN]

Elisha82, Rtronic, TO6, and RussL,

Thanks for the terrific posts. We always forget about the Great Lakes, but they really are inland seas. I was born in a town of 13,000 on the banks of Lake Michigan and love to go back to visit uncles and cousins every so often...

... And the east coast lights are unique.

Again keep em comming.

[SpecialK]

Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Historical Landmark, near San Pedro, California. Built in 1874, it was a radar facility during and briefly after WWII.
19805

Southerly view from a middle floor.
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Easterly view from the top toward Long Beach. Lamp is on display on the ground floor.
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[D70FAN]

Special K,

Nice wide angle shots. Maybe I do need that 12-24... or 10-20.

They look great but have you tried correcting the barrel distortion?

[SpecialK]

Special K,

Nice wide angle shots. Maybe I do need that 12-24... or 10-20.

They look great but have you tried correcting the barrel distortion?

Hi George;

Thanks for the nice comment. But no, I would never "correct" fisheye distortion. That is why I bought the lens :-)

[D70FAN]

Don't get me wrong, as I like the fisheye effect in the second two close-quarters shots, but the first shot might benefit from correction... or not.;)

[SpecialK]

I like the "coziness" of the curves, but here's a square one for ya. Sigma 18-50 at 18. It leans in because I'm pointing up a little. I was even on a bench to get a bit higher. Where's the tilt-and-shift when you need it?

[D70FAN]

Thanks for both versions. There is something about the whole scene that I like either way.

[T06]

Kookaburras & all sorts of things.

[Prospero]

Kookaburras & all sorts of things.

Kev, did you accidentally keep your whitebalance on incandescent or are the colours so cool on purpose?

[T06]

accidentally:o :o :o :D . I know, I know, go & fix them:p

[T06]

Sorry for the re-post, some data as well for perusal
Lens: 17-55mm F/2.8 G
Focal Length: 17mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/750 sec - F/2.8

[D70FAN]

It's been a while since I've had a chance to post here.

Hope everyone is out shooting... lighthouses;)

[Ray Schnoor]

That looks much better T06.

Ray.

[D70FAN]

That looks much better T06.

Ray.


Ditto. I meant to comment (positively) but Ray was faster on the draw...

... thanks Ray. Again nice shot T06.

[jcon]

I drop in from time-to-time, but got tired of answering the same questions over and over, so I just log on to see the great lighthouse shots that everyone is adding.

I'm still shooting the desert when I have time, but have a new job that keeps me running.

Thanks for your contribution as always.

Ive been wondering where youve been. I just now noticed this thread:o and saw your name so thought I would stop by, I miss hearing your insight over on the Nikon forum! Glad to hear youre still taking those beautiful desert shots! Been to Sedona lately?

Stop by the Nikon forum some time and post a pic or two in the POTD thread!

[seo]

Taken in 2002.

Camera Model Name
Canon PowerShot A40
Shooting Date/Time
5/26/2002 3:18:09 PM
Shooting Mode
Program AE
Photo Effect Mode
Off
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/800
Av( Aperture Value )
8.0
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
100
Lens
5.4 - 16.2mm
Focal Length
5.4mm

[tdfugere]

St-Martin-de-Ré on the Île-de-Ré, 2004

[tdfugere]

Point Reyes National Park (north of San Francisco)

The stairs down to the actual light house are the equivalent of a 30 story climb

[bottesini]

New Brighton lighthouse, across the river from Liverpool. I don't think it is used anymore.

Taken in January this year on a freezing cold night. Fuji S3 and Sigma 17-70 lens. Exposure was about 4.5 minutes at f8 I think. It looks a bit ghostly because I filtered out the sodium light pollution from across the river which was the only light on the lighthouse. On another version of this I have cloned out the streaks of white light on the right which was a boat going into Liverpool.

http://www.pbase.com/bottesini/image/73872068/large.jpg

I hope it fits the bill.

carl

[Dust Bowl Refugee]

Samphire Ho!, Kent, England

D80, Nikkor 18-70 (set at 18mm), f22, 1/125, Centre-weighted metering.

[D70FAN]

Thanks Bottesini and DBR,

Wow, very nice on the reflective night shot Bottesini. And a great shot of the Kent light as well.

I will be posting again, hopefully soon, as soon as I return from Japan (glad to be here).

Looking forward to seeing additional shots from you in the future.

[tim11]

Same lighthouse as posted on page 21 of this thread but at different angle and time.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m116/tim11_2006/scenery/p70302_079.jpg

[D70FAN]

Very nice use of light.

I bet this prints out even better at 14 x 17.

[tim11]

Thanks George. I'm not 100% happy with that pix. I can't remember if I brightened it up a bit with Photoshop. I took it with Fuji F30 and without a histogram it might be a bit underexposed. And most orange cast in the background was lost.

[D70FAN]

I don't usually care as much about the technical side as the visual impact. I like the light/dark contrast and item placement. Agian I would bet this would make a nice print.

To your D80 question. Definately make it the next.;)

[Rhys]

This is my latest shot of Morris Island lighthouse. Memo to self - clean sensor (again).

[D70FAN]

Thanks Rhys.

[AaronBBrown]

Kilauea Lighthouse, Kaua'i, Hawai'i
http://www.soggydiving.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_8899_800.jpg

[toriaj]

Wow, Aaron, that's a great shot. I love the colors and composition.

[D70FAN]

I agree with toriag. Good shots are all about timing and composition. This has both.

Very nice. Thanks.

[T06]

....mate I'm with George, that is a great pic mate. Definately a framer.;)

[zmikers]

....mate I'm with George, that is a great pic mate. Definately a framer.;)

Yup, superb shot M8!

[SpecialK]

Pt Loma, California.

Old...(built at about 450 feet above sea level, it got covered in low clouds)...
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New...(unavoidable guy wires are from a tower inthe foreground)...
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[D70FAN]

But what light is the second shot?

Both excellent shots.

Thanks!

[Yomny]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c299/yomnym/DSC00764.jpg

[Dust Bowl Refugee]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c299/yomnym/DSC00764.jpg

Nice photo - Where is it?

Mark

[Yomny]

cubas lighthouse in habana

[iamaelephant]

Nice picture Yomny, I like it a lot.

[tim11]

I think I can see THE MAN IN IRON MASK at one of the windows. :eek:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c299/yomnym/DSC00764.jpg

[tim11]

hmm..... Thanks George, T06 and zmikers I might make a large print and frame it. I might return there next summer and take more shots.

[Yomny]

Thank you all for your replies it means a lot to beginner like me.

[SpecialK]

But what light is the second shot?

Both excellent shots.

Thanks!

George:

If you are asking me, the second is also Pt Loma, but it is the newer one on the cliff above the water.

[pas49ras]

3 of my favorites from this summers Maine trip...#1..is sunset at Bass Harbor Lighthouse, #2..is Portland Head Light from the water side and #3 is Ram Island Ledge Lighthouse.

[No Control]

That first one is magnificent. Great composition and the sunset [sunrise?] behind the lightouse is awesome. Good job! :)

[pas49ras]

Thanks Drew..that picture at Bass Harbor was a sunset..it was very cloudy and it cleared away at the horizon as the sun set..the color was fantastic.

[SpecialK]

At the USS Lane Victory museum.
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[g-mans-shadow]

I can never get enough of lighthouses, my hard drive are full of them. I'm a hunter of the sometimes elusive beast myself, arg! ;)
My wife calls it the oh oh factor when I try to figure how many lighthouses I can shoot in a days drive. She's good sport and we do not have cast iron skillets in the house. So far I made it 235 miles one way to Rockland Breakwater and Owls Head.
I'd like to add a few of my newbie pics, I welcome your critique. :eek:
Thank you

http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2695894920015090658fWXKMm?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2331572640015090658KvDUyv?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2147154890015090658jjQyLb?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2444964570015090658aZmZky?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2548989840015090658UYHhVe?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2548989840015090658UYHhVe?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2299900690015090658dARCUT?vhost=outdoors
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2021033970015090658rpVtgg?vhost=outdoors

[Dust Bowl Refugee]

I can never get enough of lighthouses, my hard drive are full of them. I'm a hunter of the sometimes elusive beast myself, arg! ;)
My wife calls it the oh oh factor when I try to figure how many lighthouses I can shoot in a days drive. She's good sport and we do not have cast iron skillets in the house. So far I made it 235 miles one way to Rockland Breakwater and Owls Head.
I'd like to add a few of my newbie pics, I welcome your critique. :eek:
Thank you


I liked them especially the fifth one, it would be nice if you told us where they were though.

Rockland Breakwater and Owls Head don't mean a lot when you live in Sussex, England

[g-mans-shadow]

My appolgies DBR, my thought can sometimes be 2 dimensional.
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/me.html
Rockland Breakwater and Owls Head would be in the state of Maine in the US. I will be posting these new pics hopefully next week after Memorial Day week just as long as the wife does not scan the cast iron skillets in the market.
Here is the list of the current pics.
1. Beavertail Lighthouse Jamestown Rhode Island US
2. Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse (east tower) South Portland Maine US
3. (see #2)
4. Cape Elizabeth (west tower retired) South Portland Maine US
5. & 6. Portland Head Lighthouse South Portland Maine US (5 is a nice pic but a bit too warm looking at it now)
7. Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Portsmouth New Hampshire US
8. Ram Island Ledge South Portland Maine US.
Thank you and cheers!

[JTL]

The lighthouse was built in 1859, under the supervision of First Lieutenant George Meade (who, yes, eventually became General George Meade), who was also responsible for the construction of the Absecom and Barnegat lighthouses. It stands 157.5 feet tall and has 218 steps to the top. The current beacon (updated in 2002) is a DCB-224 beacon that flashes a white flash every 15 seconds and can be seen for 24 miles out to sea. The original beacon featured a first order Fresnel lens, which is now on display at the Cape May County Court House.

http://JTL.smugmug.com/photos/305221783_3CLCc-L.jpg

Exif info:
Make = Canon
Model = Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Exposure Time = 1/250"
F Number = F8
ISO Speed Rating = 100
Metering Mode = Pattern
Focal Length = 6mm (36mm equiv.)
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Aperture priority
White Balance = Auto white balance

[SpecialK]

San Vicente lighthouse, Palos Verdes peninsula, Southern California.

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[SpecialK]

I went back when it was open. Besides the lighthouse, the gift shop, and museum behind it are the only places you are allowed to go.
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That's a little sundial on the right.
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Three landings going up.
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It's a tight fit.
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And steep stairs, one direction only at a time.
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One of the museum displays.
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The top.
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[pas49ras]

Great shots Special K...thats one lighthouse I missed on my last California trip. I will have to put it on the list for the next visit.

[SpecialK]

Thanks for the nice comment. San Vicente is only open on the second Saturday of the month most of the year. Pt Fermin. about 15 miles to the the southeast is also nice, and is in a small park area across the street from Ft MacArthur (with a museum), so you could make a 1/2 day of it.

[re.ac.tor]

Well, George, I finally made it up to Pt. Arena to capture one of the most beautiful lighthouses in America. Mother Nature was kind & gave me a "window of opportunity" between rains to take 70+ shots.
This is the most "Touristy" shot, but I have other less "common" views that I prefer. So, what do you think?
By the way, it's time for you to submit an Arizona lighthouse, now. :D

Digideb,

Thanks for that awesome shot of the Point Arena Lighthouse! We vacationed there last summer but did not get a view from that angle!! It was pretty foggy when we were there. WOW - the awesome power of the sea!!

re.ac.tor :eek:

[SpecialK]

Los Angeles Harbor Light.
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[D70FAN]

Thanks for all of the new entries.

Ddigideb...

... sorry it took me 2+ months to answer. Glad you made it to Point Arena, one of my favorit places. Point Sur is also very interesting, although I'm not sure they allow people on the "Rock" anymore, but hey, it's on the way to Big Sur so make it part of the trip. Pfeiffer Big Sur Beach is also prety photogenic.

Been kind of in a non-photo mode since by-pass surgery last January, but getting back to "The Canyon" a few week ago seems to have re-kindled the flame.

Still not a lot of lighthouses in Arizona, but I'm always on the lookout.:D

[Phill D]

Good to have you back George you've been missed. I bet you've still got more posts than anyone else - you were just letting us catch up ;) How about posting some of the canyon shots.

[SpecialK]

Point Montara.
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Pigeon Point.
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[pas49ras]

Just wanted to post a few cold weather lighthouse shots...This is Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse in Oswego New York on a cold,cloudy day.

[06AWD]

From our Aug 2008 trip to Maine.

http://homepage.mac.com/nickchristoff/Maine2008/pictures/picture-157.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/nickchristoff/Maine2008/pictures/picture-159.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/nickchristoff/Maine2008/pictures/picture-158.jpg

[Marsh Vegas]

Nubble Lighthouse, York,ME

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Big_Al1/090308028.jpg

http://www.lighthouse.cc/capeneddick/history.html

[treetop]

Very good 06AWD

[Marsh Vegas]

Boon Lighthouse, off of the coast of Maine

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/Big_Al1/090308034.jpg

http://www.lighthouse.cc/boon/history.html

Put the Canon telephoto lens on my Canon A85, beginners set up, maxed out the zoom. It's not all that clear but it is about 6 miles away.

[D70FAN]

Wow. I'm really glad to see that there are lighthouse fans adding to this forum... and great shots everyone.

Sorry I've kinda been out of the loop since by-pass surgery last year (does funny things to your head :eek:)

Here is one I don't think I have posted before. The Bosporus, Istanbul, a little over a year ago.:) I have an updated shot of Point Pinos Light as well that I will post this week.

[TheWengler]

I already posted these elsewhere, but I figured I'd contribute to this thread too. These are all from the same evening at the Santa Cruz Harbor.

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[ohmygoat]

Point Cabrillo, Mendocino Coast, California

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/OhMyGoat/PtCabrillo.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/OhMyGoat/PtCabrillo2.jpg

[D70FAN]

Thanks for those shots. I miss going over to Santa Cruz. I used to spend a fair amount of time surfing there when I was younger (I'm originally from the Monterey side of the bay), and later golfing up at Pasatiempo (when it was cheaper). I once waked most of the beach from Santa Cruz to Monterey (there were a few places that were restricted at the time or had rivers/streams that had to be circumvented by the nearest bridge... :)

[TheWengler]

Point Cabrillo, Mendocino Coast, California

I like that second one. Here's my take on the lighthouse...

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Thanks for those shots. I miss going over to Santa Cruz. I used to spend a fair amount of time surfing there when I was younger (I'm originally from the Monterey side of the bay), and later golfing up at Pasatiempo (when it was cheaper). I once waked most of the beach from Santa Cruz to Monterey (there were a few places that were restricted at the time or had rivers/streams that had to be circumvented by the nearest bridge... :)

Awesome. It's a great place for photography.

[D70FAN]

Sometimes monochrome and sepia work... especially on older buildings.

I'ma like.:)

[Prospero]

Here's another lighthouse for you, George :)

I took a picture of this small lighthouse in St. Vincent de la Barbaquera in Spain this summer:

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[TheWengler]

Sometimes monochrome and sepia work... especially on older buildings.

Yeah, I did it here because I let the sky go. BTW, did you take a break from the forums? I don't really remember seeing you around until recently, but you have a ton of posts.


Here's another lighthouse for you, George :)

I took a picture of this small lighthouse in St. Vincent de la Barbaquera in Spain this summer

Dennis, one of my favorite shots from you.

[D70FAN]

Yeah, I did it here because I let the sky go. BTW, did you take a break from the forums? I don't really remember seeing you around until recently, but you have a ton of posts.

Besides changing my log-on name... I had by-pass surgery about a year ago, and physically I was fine, but I had a tough time getting my head back into the creative side. I found myself taking pictures but not photographs... kinda like writers block, but worse.

I would look at some of my digital albums and wondered who the hell took those shots.

On my last trip to Europe in November I really started looking at what I was shooting and enjoyed the heck out of it.

... now I finally feel like I'm back, and the freinds here at DCRP are always an inspiration.:)

[TheWengler]

Well, I'm glad your getting back to normal. What was your log on name before?

[D70FAN]

My actual name: George Riehm

[TheWengler]

Oh yeah, that looks familiar. Where are you in the Desert?

[D70FAN]

Out here with the horses and Saguaros in the Southeast Valley Of The Sun... Home of the next Super Bowl Champions... I've given up on the Niners... for now.:D

[Phill D]

Hi George glad you're feeling better & the creative juices are coming back, I just worked out you changed your sig too. Some of us are a little slow you know. My son is mad on American football & wants to stay up all night to watch the superbowl. He usually supports Indianapolis but will be rootin for your team in the final.

[D70FAN]

Thanks Phil, me too. Getting confirmation today of a magazine cover shot really helps brighten my spirits as well.

Since Arizona goes in as underdogs once again, we need all the fan base we can get and welcome the UK support from your son. Should be fun, but makes for a long night, on your side of the pond.

I was in the UK meeting with customers up in Yorkshire area a little over a year ago, and only did a plane change in Heathrow this year heading to Munich. Unfortunately, I returned from CDG, so missed picking up the obligatory resupply of 18 year old Glenlevit... :(

[Phill D]

Yes we are still argueing if he's allowed to stay up or not ;)
Congrats on the magazine cover, you'll have to let us know what it's on when it comes out. As for the Glenlevit I'm sure they'd post you a few bottles & the exchange rate must make it pretty attractive at the moment :)

[Marsh Vegas]

Sean Morey grew up in my hometown,Marshfield,MA, so we'll be rooting for the Cards.

[ohmygoat]

Light keepers residence, Año Nuevo Island, California. Since 1948, the light station has been abandoned and this building (the light tower was demolished in 1976) has been occupied by the occasional California Sea Lion, Northern Elephant Seal and researchers studying them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/OhMyGoat/AnoNuevo.jpg

[D70FAN]

Thanks for that great shot ohmygoat. I used to go by that spot occasionally (from the other side) when I was doing SAR duty in the Coast Guard. The light was still there then...;)

Part of that tour was as one of the last lighthouse keepers at Point Pinos Lighthouse... which is why I started this thread.:)

[D70FAN]

Yes we are still argueing if he's allowed to stay up or not ;)
Congrats on the magazine cover, you'll have to let us know what it's on when it comes out. As for the Glenlevit I'm sure they'd post you a few bottles & the exchange rate must make it pretty attractive at the moment :)

Yeah, I'm still stoked about the cover. The History Channel Magazine... I'm not sure that you get that channel or the magazine in the UK. It's a shot of the Mission San Carlos Borromeo De Carmelo (Carmel Mission, California), that I took as part of an afternoon shoot of the grounds and buildings. I had a serious problem with the memory card but managed to save about 60%.

I've posted the shot here before, which is how the editor found it... yes it looks like publications do spend time checking the more popular photo sites on the web.

[ohmygoat]

D70FAN, that's great! I'm sure it looked a little different then! How long were you stationed at Point Pinos?

Just finished reading a book called "Lighthouses of the Golden State". Lot's of great info on the how's and why's of all of California's lighthouses and their lightkeepers.

Although I live in the Bay Area, I occasionally volunteer at Point Cabrillo lighthouse, usually as a docent during their Whale Festival in March.


Thanks for that great shot ohmygoat. I used to go by that spot occasionally (from the other side) when I was doing SAR duty in the Coast Guard. The light was still there then...;)

Part of that tour was as one of the last lighthouse keepers at Point Pinos Lighthouse... which is why I started this thread.:)

[D70FAN]

D70FAN, that's great! I'm sure it looked a little different then! How long were you stationed at Point Pinos?

Just finished reading a book called "Lighthouses of the Golden State". Lot's of great info on the how's and why's of all of California's lighthouses and their lightkeepers.

Although I live in the Bay Area, I occasionally volunteer at Point Cabrillo lighthouse, usually as a docent during their Whale Festival in March.

As you probably know the USCG took over the task of assigning lighthouse keepers on an 4 hour watch/maintenance basis until they started automating them in the 1970's. I was there from early 1973 to 1974 when I was reassigned to a search and rescue (SAR) vessel (Cape Wash, 95 foot WPB) out of Monterey (coincidentally, my home town).

I gave occasional tours on weekends and if I still lived there I would definately volunteer to give tours as well... maybe someday again.

Thanks for volunteering, I'm sure that it's a lot of fun.

[DonSchap]

The Great Lakes have always had their share of sinkings on the shallows of the lakes. The lighthouses that line the shores are a critical element to continued commerce, but GPS has also reduced their importance (thank goodness).

The Gross Point Lighthouse is one of the tallest on the Lakes, at 113 ft tall. Mariners had to be particularly careful when following the shoreline into Chicago’s harbor, as there were shallow water areas (shoals) off Grosse Point responsible for sinking or stranding many vessels.

The illuminating optic at the top of the tower is a second order Fresnel lens, the largest type of optic used on the Great Lakes and one of only five ever installed in lighthouses there. The beam of light from this optic could be seen up to 21 miles over the lake in good atmospheric conditions, and it served both to warn ships of shallow waters around the pointFog signal building in operation ca. 1920 and to guide the way into the Port of Chicago.

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This view you would not have in the summertime, as the tree is just full of leaves.

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[D70FAN]

Thanks Don... always nice to get some background.

[Benjamin2007]

Thanks for that great shot ohmygoat. I used to go by that spot occasionally (from the other side) when I was doing SAR duty in the Coast Guard. The light was still there then...;)

Part of that tour was as one of the last lighthouse keepers at Point Pinos Lighthouse... which is why I started this thread.:)


As you probably know the USCG took over the task of assigning lighthouse keepers on an 4 hour watch/maintenance basis until they started automating them in the 1970's. I was there from early 1973 to 1974 when I was reassigned to a search and rescue (SAR) vessel (Cape Wash, 95 foot WPB) out of Monterey (coincidentally, my home town).

I've always found this thread to be extraordinary and inspirational, I've also always wondered what your interest or connection was to Lighthouses, George, now I know. Thanks for sharing, I found the story of your past service interesting.

regards,

[D70FAN]

Thanks Benjamin.

Lighthouses have always been the symbols of warning, safe haven, and purpose. There is a bit of myth and romance involved as well.

Being a keeper, even part time, I felt the tradition, history, and sense of responsibility that keepers over the centuries have felt. Keeping that beacon clean and in working order, no matter the weather, was a great job... giving tours was the reward.:)

No matter what coastal area in the world lighthouses prevented thousands of seafarers and travelers from a horrible death.

What a nobel cause.

[miraclechild]

New to the forum. Shot this one last year of Cape Lookout thru the side window of the plane (sorry for the fuzziness, the pilot wouldn't let me stand out on the wing for the shot).

[Benjamin2007]

Lighthouses have always been the symbols of warning, safe haven, and purpose. There is a bit of myth and romance involved as well.

I can relate to that. :)


Being a keeper, even part time, I felt the tradition, history, and sense of responsibility that keepers over the centuries have felt. Keeping that beacon clean and in working order, no matter the weather, was a great job... giving tours was the reward.:)

I understand the appeal of tradition: the sense of honour, privilege and service that one feels from being part of an ongoing tradition and the satisfaction of a job well done that one derives in such service is really very special.



No matter what coastal area in the world lighthouses prevented thousands of seafarers and travelers from a horrible death.

What a nobel cause.

I totally agree. :)

[D70FAN]

Great start miraclechild!!! Welcome to the Lighthouse thread. We look forward to more.

Thanks benjamin2007, I appreciate your taking time to read my post,and positive comments.:)

[B_Real45]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3342009693_f8735282fd_o.jpg

St. Augustine, FL

[D70FAN]

Any history to go with that photo?

[SpecialK]

Old and new at Pt Loma, San Diego.
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[D70FAN]

Point Loma and Point Pinos were very similar in design. Thanks for the great shots, and the new and old.

[SpecialK]

This is in Cedar City, Utah, a few hundred miles from the Pacific Ocean.
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[D70FAN]

This is in Cedar City, Utah, a few hundred miles from the Pacific Ocean.
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Verrrry interesting... a lighthouse in Utah:rolleyes: Who woulda thunk it?

Funny... It's not on the lighthouse registry...

must be expecting a flood of biblical proportions.:eek:

[Turo]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/3738060956_92d799a98d_b.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/arturodonate/3738060956/)

[iiaGavin]

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3728522296_2a848e1479_b.jpg

[D70FAN]

Hi Turo and iiaGavin,

Turo, any description or history on that shot? Very nice use of depth.

iiaGavin,

Any hsitory on that light in Nova Scotia?

Thanks to both for those posts.

[Elisha]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2467/3786055902_a99d8fcf41_b.jpg

[TheWengler]

Here's an oldie. I took this one back in the summer of '07 in Collioure, France, using an S3.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3838676581_77f036073c_o.jpg

[D70FAN]

As always, nice shot Wengler. More of a harbor light, but a light none-the-less. Did you get any hsitory on this light?

[TheWengler]

As alway, nice shot Wengler. More of a harbor light, but a light none-the-less. Did you get any hsitory on this light?

Thanks. I don't really know much about it.

[Phill D]

Haven't posted any lighthouses for a long time so here's a few shots of the Needles lighthouse on the Isle of Wight in the UK.
Only noticed the slightly submerged rocks here on looking at the shot. Looks pretty dangerous to me hence the need for a light I guess.
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Close up of the light & hele pad. I must admit the hele pad does tend to spoil the overall view a bit but if it was me on there I'd be glad of it.
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Finally a salvaged shot in PP that I thought was useless because of the high level of haze as we left the island on our way home. For me the suprise here was the pin prick of light that comes through the lighthouse lamp room when the light was not turned on.
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Here is an interesting link for more information.
http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/needles.html

[D70FAN]

Thanks Phill. Pretty unusual (helipad) and the last shot is better than you think.:-)

[Phill D]

George I shot it at 600mm I think off the ferry. It was very hazy so I used Picasa to boost the contrast to reduce the haze. Then there was a lot of cropping to get a reasonable looking composition. It's sometimes suprising what can be got from initially uninteresting looking shots with even just a little work. Thanks for the compliment.

[TheWengler]

Phill D, that's a crazy lighthouse you captured there.

Here are a couple of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse in Mendocino, CA
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4030355543_3de2306e11_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2442/4030353767_ff01199099_o.jpg

[AdamW]

Lukas--great job with the B&W one.

[Gintaras]

Lucas, that's Fantastic shot!

[TheWengler]

Lukas--great job with the B&W one.

Thanks Adam. Took it wide open at ISO 1600. f/2.8 and clean high ISO would have been nice.


Lucas, that's Fantastic shot!

Thanks Gintaras :)

[Phill D]

That's a pretty cool lighthouse you shot too Lukas. Definately a light house ;) Spectacular B&W.

[TheWengler]

That's a pretty cool lighthouse you shot too Lukas. Definately a light house ;) Spectacular B&W.

Thanks Phil :)


A couple more from Point Cabrillo - pseudo HDR
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/4038506870_5f6e6a017c_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/4037758211_1506130832_o.jpg

[ohmygoat]

Great images of my favorite lighthouse!

[raven15]

Great job. Light houses are awesome, but I almost never see them. Here's a recent one. Though it's more the background than the subject.

[TheWengler]

Great job. Light houses are awesome, but I almost never see them. Here's a recent one. Though it's more the background than the subject.

Came out nice Raven. That lighthouse looks like it might be a cool one.

[D70FAN]

Very cool guys (and gal).

Raven any information on the light behind you?

Unfortunately living here in the desert my lighthouses are few and far between. ;)

Hopefully, the first of the year I'll be back home in San Jose.:D

[raven15]

It's in Qingdao (aka Tsingtao) China and was originally built by the Germans when they occupied the city. The signs officially proclaim how bad and horrible the Germans were for doing that, but on the other hand the city is now known world wide for its beer.

It's OK, surrounded by dense trees that make it hard to get a shot from many angles. But it actually looks pretty good.

[D70FAN]

It's in Qingdao (aka Tsingtao) China and was originally built by the Germans when they occupied the city. The signs officially proclaim how bad and horrible the Germans were for doing that, but on the other hand the city is now known world wide for its beer.

It's OK, surrounded by dense trees that make it hard to get a shot from many angles. But it actually looks pretty good.

Thanks for that info. Bummer, I missed that when I was in Qingdao, but I did attend the beer festival (~3 years ago). Had a drink fest with a pretty crazy Mongol, guy was drinking (and falling) on the picnic tables... I have pics somewhere.

I was meeting with the engineers at Haier at their world headquarters... I have pictures of the play area... also somewhere. I'll try to dig them up.

[raven15]

Thanks for that info. Bummer, I missed that when I was in Qingdao, but I did attend the beer festival (~3 years ago). Had a drink fest with a pretty crazy Mongol, guy was drinking (and falling) on the picnic tables... I have pics somewhere.

I was meeting with the engineers at Haier at their world headquarters... I have pictures of the play area... also somewhere. I'll try to dig them up.
Well I saw the light house but missed the beer festival, so take your pick ;). Good old drunk Mongols, I've seen a few of them here in Inner Mongolia. Turns out, the beer tastes much better in Qingdao. By the time it gets to the north it's not half as compelling. In any case, the Mongolians and northern Chinese usually prefer "white wine" (fermented skunk cabbage is what I call it) or fermented horse milk (in the summer, Mongolians at least, I haven't tried yet), which is the reason the beer gets stale before anyone drinks it.

Most of my appliances are Haier... there is no appropriate smiley face. They are usually ... ok... depending on one's expectations.

[pas49ras]

This is Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse on Staten Island,NYC. Located atop Fort Wadsworth nearly under the western end of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

[TheWengler]

This is Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse on Staten Island,NYC. Located atop Fort Wadsworth nearly under the western end of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

That's a cool little lighthouse. I like the 2nd one the best, with the bridge cutting across the sky.

Pigeon Point
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4205820166_a2282fd7e0_o.jpg

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

Lukas, personally I think I'd prefer that as an HDR to brighten the lighthouse.

[Prospero]

I guess a HDR might work, but it is brilliant as it is too. Very nice, Lukas. Thanks for sharing.


It's in Qingdao (aka Tsingtao) China

Is that where the beer is made?

[AdamW]

Hey Doug--I'm guessing that's a Civil War era fort? It looks similar to Fort Point, built to defend SF Bay during the Civil War.

[TheWengler]

Thanks guys! DPR, I'm not too good at HDR. I have another one that need HDR more than this one. If I can get it to work I'll post it.

[Turo]

This pic was taken by my girlfriend, and I thought it looks great so I'm sharing here with you guys (she doesn't have an account on here, so I'm posting it for her). She took it a while ago, but I'm just getting around to post it:


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3927486759_8324c283dd_b.jpg
flickr link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindseynphillips/3927486759/)

[Dust Bowl Refugee]

This pic was taken by my girlfriend, and I thought it looks great so I'm sharing here with you guys (she doesn't have an account on here, so I'm posting it for her). She took it a while ago, but I'm just getting around to post it:



Where is it?

[Turo]

Where is it?

Oops, sorry I forgot to add that! Its located in St. George's Island, Florida.

[SpecialK]

Point Pinos LH in Pacific Grove, Calif.
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Umpqua LH Near Reedsport, Oregon.
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Cape Arago LH near Coos Bay, Oregon.
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Coquille LH near Bandon, Oregon.
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Cape Blanco LH near Port Orford, Oregon. Most westerly in continental USA.
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Trinidad LH, Trinidad, Calif (non-functional).
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[SpecialK]

Battery Point LH, Crescent City, Calif.
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Point Arena LH, Point Arena, Calif.
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Point Reyes LH, Pt Reyes, Calif.
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[pas49ras]

Great shots Special K.....Love those west coast lighthouses. Here's a few from the east coast. #1 Old Point Comfort in Fort Monroe, Virginia..#2 Old and New Cape Henry in Virginia and #3 is Sea Girt Lighthouse in Sea Girt New Jersey

[D70FAN]

[QUOTE=SpecialK;412551]Point Pinos LH in Pacific Grove, Calif.
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This is the lighthouse that started this thread... I was one of the last lighthouse keepers (USCG) here in 1974... A great job for about a year until automation. The houses in the compound are for USCG officers and senoir enlisted personel assigned to USCG station Monterey (at the breakwater/beginning of Cannery Row.

Many is the time that I was cleaning the outer glass, and of course the Fresnel lens inside, where the person in your photo is walking. We would go out and retrieve golf balls from the iceplant occasionally as the PG Golf course runs through the back yard (beyond the fence).

Thanks for posting this!

[SpecialK]

[QUOTE=SpecialK;412551]Point Pinos LH in Pacific Grove, Calif.
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This is the lighthouse that started this thread... I was one of the last lighthouse keepers (USCG) here in 1974... A great job for about a year until automation. The houses in the compound are for USCG officers and senoir enlisted personell assigned to USCG station Monterey (at the breakwater/beginning of Cannery Row.

Many is the time that I was cleaning the outer glass, and of course the Fresnel lens inside, where the person in your photo is walking. We would go out and retrieve golf balls from the iceplant occasionally as the PG Golf course runs through the back yard (beyond the fence).

Thanks for posting this!

That is an interesting story. I had not seen the thread-starter before. I was visiting my mom in PG and took her on a little spin of the area (lighthouse, cemetery across the street, John Denver memorial, Thai bistro...) .

[K1W1]

I was one of the last lighthouse keepers (USCG) here in 1974... A great job for about a year until automation.

A family friend in New Zealand was a relieving Lighthouse keeper in the 1970's. he would spend around a month at a time on stations when the resident keeper and their family was on leave. As kids we spent some great weekends at some incredible locations that in those days were not generally accessible by the public. Shame I didn't have a camera then.

Just to stay on topic here is the light house at Port Fairy in Victoria (Australia).

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4771091652_e52d24f438_b.jpg

[D70FAN]

Just to the Southwest of Melbourn (stll a fair drive). Must be the dead of winter now. I haven't been back to Melbourne since 1968...

The ship I was on did joint operatons (Viet-Nam) with the HMAS Perth D 38, our sister ship (same hull design). Curiously enough, the ship I was on was sold to Australia for parts and scrapped in 1993.

My link to Austrailia... gotta go back one of these years. :D

[Turo]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4798518987_f6ae1300f4_b.jpg

flickr link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arturodonate/4798518987/)

This is the St. George lighthouse, in St. George Island, FL. The entire thing actually collapsed in '05, and they just rebuilt it 2 years ago. I snapped this pic about 3 or so months ago (just before the oil spill).

[D70FAN]

flickr link (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arturodonate/4798518987/)

This is the St. George lighthouse, in St. George Island, FL. The entire thing actually collapsed in '05, and they just rebuilt it 2 years ago. I snapped this pic about 3 or so months ago (just before the oil spill).

Thanks Turo, Pic does not display an image but the link works. Here it is for all to see. ;)

[SpecialK]

Angel's Gate, Los Angeles.

Going...
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Coming...built in 1813, a 5-day storm in 1939 made it tilt.
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[TheWengler]

One from last night at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4926408473_3d446994af_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lswenger/4926408473/)
Pigeon Point Moonlight (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lswenger/4926408473/) by Lukas W (http://www.flickr.com/people/lswenger/), on Flickr

[TheWengler]

More of the same...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4945479515_7b02ef708a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lswenger/4945479515/)
Pigeon Point Lighthouse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lswenger/4945479515/) by Lukas W (http://www.flickr.com/people/lswenger/), on Flickr

[JPW2020]

Sat on the top of the White Cliffs of Dover ,a Victorian lighthouse though out of commission for a few years now.

Searching this forum I see it did appear once in 2006,but I'll put this in as its taken from a different angle from near the cliff edge late afternoon on a sunny September afternoon .

[SpecialK]

This one at the Long Beach marina is non-functional.
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[TheWengler]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6323102758_9965123721_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lswenger/6323102758/)
The Walton (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lswenger/6323102758/) by Lukas W (http://www.flickr.com/people/lswenger/), on Flickr

[Turo]

Great shot, Lukas!!!