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Initially we had thought that the Lighthouse at Britain's most westerly (mainland) point would be our sunset location. Having arrived (eventually!) at Ardnamurchan Point however, we decided quite quickly that it was unlikely to be suitable without a time-consuming search of nearby hills (to find a place to shoot from). We chose instead to scramble down the rocks at the 'rear' of the lighthouse which brought in to shot a bright red fog horn and where I noticed a small rock pool in which I hoped we might manage a reflection. I think it worked out quite well.
Vakantie Noorwegen juli/aug. 2016
Lindesnes Fyr is de oudste vuurtoren van Noorwegen (1656) en staat op het zuidelijkste puntje van het Noorse vasteland (op 2518 km van de Noordkaap).
De vuurtoren is aangewezen als nationaal vuurtorenmuseum en biedt plaats aan verschillende exposities over de ontwikkeling en geschiedenis van vuurtorens, cultuur langs de kust enz.
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Lindesnes Lighthouse was first built in 1655 in Lindesnes, Vest-Agder, Norway. In 1822, it was refitted with a coal lamp, and in 1854 a new lamp was installed with the current lens. The current cast iron tower was set up in 1915 and fitted with the old Fresnel lens. In 1920 the lighthouse station got its first fog signal, a siren. The fog signal and its machinery is placed in a building beside the tower.
During World War II the lighthouse was taken over by the Germans. Being an important watchpoint, the Germans built a small fortress with four guns and, after a while, a radar antenna. The traces from World War II are visible as trenches, tunnels, and other fortifications.
In the 1950s the lighthouse station was electrified and the fog signal was replaced with a powerful Diaphone. The fog signal was closed as a navigational aid in 1988, but it is still operational and is used on special occasions.
Lindesnes Lighthouse is owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration and is still active. It is also a museum, operated by the non-profit Lindesnes Lighthouse Museum Foundation.[2] In addition to the buildings belonging to the lighthouse, keeper's cottages, sheds and boathouses, Lindesnes Lighthouse has a visitor centre inside the nearby mountain with exhibitions, a cinema hall and a cafeteria.
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We did a little lighthouse hunting on Prince Edward Island and found this beauty back in the middle of nowhere. I have no idea where on the Island this was, so I can’t put it on the map. I processed this in Photoshop and textured it with two of my own textures.
I love the shapes of the spiral ramp at the base of the new Lighthouse at Dungeness in Kent. I was there for the sunrise and the low sun was casting shadows on the concrete which appeared blue by comparison from being illuminated by the blue morning sky above. Canon EOS 50D & EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4.0L
Breakwater (a.k.a. Walton) Lighthouse is the fourth structure built on this site to guide vessels into Santa Cruz Harbor. It was completed in 2002 and named after Derek Walton who served in the merchant marines and was lost at sea during World War II.
It was a stormy day yesterday. One minute we experienced a moment of sunshine and the next minute a downpour of heavy rain. Through it all, strong wind. Nonetheless we enjoyed Cape Blanco.
Cape Blanco is a landform jutting into the sea with 200 foot cliffs that is the westernmost point in Oregon. The lighthouse was constructed in 1870 and first burned lard as fuel. The lighthouse was automated in 1980 and is no longer staffed although volunteers give tours.
The Cape Nelson Lighthouse was completed in 1884. The keeper manned a brass telescope to investigate suspect ships.
Cape Nelson is a peninsula of volcanic rocks overlaid by sedimentary rocks, dominantly limestone and calcarenite dune limestone. The volcanic rock platform at the base of the cliff is formed mainly of basalt (black) and scoria (purple).
"Inside my empty bottle I was constructing a lighthouse while all the others were making ships." - Charles Simic
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Another place I used to visit frequently as a teenager; not a far walk from where I lived, it was always a scenic place to sit and listen to the waves, or to chat with friends.
Spoiled with the surroundings, you'd some times fail to notice the details in the building; or to take note of the history. I think these things are always appreciated a little more after a time away.
Hope everyone has had a good day.
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The Lighthouse of Hellevoetsluis is a round, white, brick lighthouse with two floors and a height of 18.1 meters. The tower was designed by J. Valk and built in 1822 by K. van Golverdingen. The tower stands at the harbor entrance of Hellevoetsluis and is located at the Haringvliet.
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A closer view of this iconic Oregon lighthouse.
"The area around the viewpoint was home to First people's tribes for hundreds of years as it was an amazing ground for both hunting and fishing. One of the first Europeans who visited this area in the late 18th-century was Bruno de Heceta, a Spanish explorer who gave the name to this headland. First European settlers started to move into this area in 1888, the same year the United States Lighthouse Service approved Heceta Head Light construction." Wiki
Beautiful sunrise at Souter Lighthouse Whitburn, it didn't last long but definitely worth the early start
Punta Sardina. Gáldar, Gran Canaria. Islas Canarias, España. Unión Europea.
28°09′53″N 15°42′28″O
When I saw that the sky was clear on the way home in the dark, I thought I would try and photograph Comet Lovejoy as soon as I finished my tea. After all, the information was that if I didn't take the opportunity to see it tonight (or the next few nights) I would have to wait another 6000 years to see it again. Unfortunately after some nice brown rice and spicy goulash I discovered the clouds were obscuring the night sky and I resigned myself to watching The Undateables (which my wife reckons I would be on if she hadn't done me a favour) and farting about with lighthouse pictures. So this is the last, and I hope it's not cloudy tomorrow night.
There are many views of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse on the San Mateo Coast north of Santa Cruz, CA. This one has worthy colors and composition. Copyright: Sweezey Pictures - Ken Sweezey.
active 19th century lighthouse that stands on the 300-foot (91 m) cliff top of Easter Head on Dunnet Head. The lighthouse is 66 feet (20 m) tall and was built in 1831 by Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Lake Express Ferry heading out of Muskegon Port and over to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The view from the Park encompasses both the South Pierhead Light and the South Breakwater Light. Adding two more West Michigan lighthouses to my goal of photographing all 20. I'm up to 16 now, need another trip to the Michigan northwest.
...and finally a proper trip out with my newly acquired Z8, well I have had it since early June, just too busy with work to get out.
Please enjoy the beach details in Large. Thank you so much for your visit!
I've always enjoyed a brief stop here on the beautiful drive between Carmel and San Francisco.
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I popped down to Penmon whilst it was still dark on the day of the wedding. Unfortunately there wasn't time for me to wait until it got light, but there was plenty time for me to get chilled right to the core. I ended up with a lifeless picture to start the day, which was thankfully soon forgotten as the wedding turned it into a spectacular day..........and night.