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Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest on the U.S. West Coast, was built in 1872 to warn ships of the treacherous coast, inspired by the 1853 wreck of the clipper Carrier Pigeon (hence the name) and several subsequent deadly shipwrecks, including the Coya. Now an active Coast Guard aid, the lighthouse tower is undergoing major restoration but still functions, while the keeper's quarters serve as a hostel, making it a historic landmark rich in maritime history and natural beauty.
29 September 2019: Sunset at Vista Point overlooking Chimney Rock and Courthouse Mountain in the Uncompahgre Wilderness of Colorado.
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River Point, previously known as 200 North Riverside Plaza, is a 52 story 730 ft. tall skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois, located at 444 West Lake Street. The 52-story building has 1,000,000 sq ft of floor space. It sits on air rights above active railroad tracks and as well the subway portion of the CTA Blue Line, which affected the angle of some support columns, which in turn produced the parabolic arch in the base of the building.
As we were taking off from Martin State Airport, we had a nice view of Wilson Point there that sticks out towards the Chesapeake Bay. I marked on the photo where my Dad's house is located. Also marked some other features in the photo like downtown Baltimore, etc.
Just about all the homes there on the end of Wilson Point ended up with water in them when Hurricane Isabel came up the East Coast. You can see how easily that thin peninsula does not provide a lot of protection from water being blown in from across the large bay.
Point Betsie Light is located on the northeast shore of Lake Michigan — at the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage — north of Frankfort in Benzie County in Northern Michigan. Construction began in 1854, but it was not completed until 1858, and began service in the shipping season of 1859.
The name Point Betsie originates from the Native American people who were in the area and communicating with the French at the time. The French "Pointe Aux Bec Scies" comes from the Indigenous word "Ug-Zig-A-Zee-Bee" which People of the Three Fires [Tribal] Council gave to a river flowing into Lake Michigan just a few miles to the south, where sawbill or Merganser ducks thrived. Translated, Point Betsie means Saw Beak Point.
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I visited the South West part of Cornwall and made several hikes over the South West Coast Path. This picture is taken at the Godrevy Point. These little flowers give colour to the rugged coastline and untamed wildness of the cliffs and sea. Cornwall, 2026.
Fort Point has been called "the pride of the Pacific," "the Gibraltar of the West Coast," and "one of the most perfect models of masonry in America." When construction began during the height of the California Gold Rush 1853, Fort Point was planned as the most formidable deterrence America could offer to a naval attack on California. Although its guns never fired a shot in anger, the "Fort at Fort Point" as it was originally named has witnessed Civil War, obsolescence, earthquake, bridge construction, reuse for World War II, and preservation as a National Historic Site.
Ka’ena Point, the northwestern most tip of the Hawaiian island of O’ahu, is to my back here. This smallish triangle of land at the point of the island is fenced off to protect the Laysan albatross nesting colony in front of me from predators that would raid their nests and eat their eggs.
So it's the 'Alexander' catamaran on its way to McMahons Point Wharf, Balmain East Wharf and then across Darling Harbour to Barangaroo.
If you catch this ferry, you will be just in time for an amazing dinner at 'The Malaya' restaurant in Lime Street, right near King Street Wharf, at Barangaroo.
This is one of the coolest restaurants in Sydney. Here's the info AND the latest menu:
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After dinner catch a night ferry back across the harbour, under the bridge, and on to Circular Quay. OR, get off at Luna Park (aka Milsons Point) and take the super fast, brand new, Metro driverless train back to the Hills District. Too easy, lol.
My Canon EOS 5D Mk IV with the Canon EF 24-100mm f/4L IS II USM lens.
Processed in Adobe Lightoom and PhotoPad Pro by NCH software.
Out on the edge of the world there once lived a light house keeper. He probably saw some wicked storms as this position isn't exactly unexposed, and if you know anything about the south island of New Zealand, you'd know that sometimes they get some wind. In fact the trees not too far behind me are growing quite sideways as a result of constant wind. Fortunately for me today was a calm day. I was here for sunrise, but the weather never cooperated for me. Nevertheless a beautiful and special place for me and at least two of my traveling partners.
The backstory is that a year or two earlier I saw a photograph from this location, a sunrise with a sunstar on the horizon and it was simply stunning. At that point in time I never thought I would see this place, but I knew if I ever did get to see the area I'd have seen something beautiful and special. It really didn't disappoint me. Although I didn't catch the full potential I was still able to connect deeply with this beautiful place. Not far from here there are rare penguins. And the sea life makes strange noises, particularly at night.
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A view of Lizard Point from just east of Souter Lighthouse at Whitburn. A warm sunrise gave way very rapidly to a grey day. Here the last of the colour is absorbed by a 4 minute exposure as it melts away.
Riverside Point along the bank of Singapore River.
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CC Week 5 - Vanishing Point
It may be a boring photo, but of all the photos I have taken this week, this one best illustrates the idea of a vanishing point, as you can see lines converging from all sides.
The Point Bonita Lighthouse was first lit on May 2, 1855. Lens: Fixed, second-order Fresnel purchased from Paris for $7,000. First fog signal used on the U.S. West Coast was at Point Bonita. An Army-surplus, eight-foot long, 24-pounder siege gun from the Benicia Arsenal.
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Hiking above Dana Point I saw the striking formation of the harbor entrance. Looks like a well protected little beach on the right. What a beautiful place to live now. Tons of hiking trails to explore, restaurants to visit..all within walking distance. Oh, and there are more dolphins here than anywhere else in the world!
A view from Windy Point looking north. This the start of the Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor when heading south.
"Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor is a linear state park in southwestern Oregon. It is 12 miles (19 km) long thru a thickly forested, steep and rugged coastline with a few small sand beaches. It is named in honor of Samuel H. Boardman, the first Oregon Parks superintendent.
The Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Oregon Islands Wilderness protect wildlife and habitat on all of the approximately 130 rocks and islands along the corridor's shore." wikipedia
A sea stack lovers treasure trove.
Enjoy a wonderful weekend!
The last image from my photo walk down on the coastline between Hopeman and Lossiemouth in Morayshire, Scotland. This is Covesea Lighthouse which I have been meaning to revisit to photograph for some time. I also recorded a vlog whilst I was there which you can see over on Youtube at youtu.be/l7BCfNfUL6o
To me this rock looks like the profile of a Hamadryas Baboon. This is a rocky headland near Rockingham, Western Australia
3135 feet of elevation gain in 3 1/2 miles. And that's all that I have to say about that...
Mildred point is one of the highest viewpoints on the South side of Rainier next to Van Trump (which is kinda in view to the right) and of course Skyline which if you lost your baring's you might find yourself on the summit of the volcano... It is also unique in that it doesn't take you to a lovely spot, nay, it takes you to a chasm, a rocky valley carved and eroded by many a lahar and landslides depicting the more volatile aspects of the Grand Lady. Up and to the left you can just discern the Kautz Glacier and the birth of the creek by the same name as it is expelled into the world via waterfalls and a downhill run that would make a bobsledder cry. The chill wind is in your face and ruffling your clothes all the while the sound of water surrounds you interrupted occasionally by the sound of a boulder bouncing down the steep slopes and the insanely loud CRACK of the glacier melting in the Summer heat. I was alone as I'd set off at dawn and I couldn't find a bird, squirrel, dear, elk, bear, nor human in any pics or in person, it was eerie, just me and the mountain that I'd not seen in what felt like ages sharing a moment.
God rest the Queen, long live the King.
ps. once you see the smiley face you won't be able to unsee it. :)
Blow it up, lots to see in there.