Friday, October 21, 2011

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Part III ~ Twin Lighthouse

On our way to Sandy Hook we took the short detour up the steep road leading to the mountain top lighthouse. Over the last years I have tried, unsuccessfully, to capture this castle style Twin Lighthouse in it’s entirety. It sits high on a hill, 200 feet above sea level, and when you’re shooting with a 28mm there isn’t room to back up or move over before nearing the cliff's edge. So I have previously posted parts of this light. Last week when I purchased a 10 - 24mm, I knew I wanted to give my new lens a workout at the Twin.


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36 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...

Love this photo! The wide angle lens is perfect for this shot.

Gill - That British Woman said...

wow, what a teriffic photo, very moody in its feeling.

Gill in Canada

Liz said...

Fantastic capture! Happy sky watching.

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Unknown said...

Great photo!! The out of shape perspective gives it a sinister look!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Ebie said...

Love the angle! Like a leaning tower. Colors so dramatic!

clairz said...

What a cool shot--it looks like a painting.

Anna said...

Gorgeous photo and I also love the angel!
Happy SWF and greetings from Holland,
Anna

Penelope Notes said...

I can see how challenging this would be … the result is quite magical, though. This lighthouse has the look of a castle. :)

Jan n Jer said...

Stunning shot! Love the colors!

Kim, USA said...

Wow this is stunning!

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Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous capture! Have a nice weekend!

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

Cool. Your new lens did the job. What an interesting POV.

Carolyn said...

Trish, this is absolutely beautiful, the sky is stunning. The lighthouse and the effects you have done to the photo are outstanding. I have just gone back over your other posts and will earmark you for further reading.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and many people have tried to knock Balance Rock off its spot....tow rope, dynamite(they got caught!), backing into it with a one tonne truck all to no avail!
Have a great weekend.
Smiles
P.S. I love the idea of Project 365

Carver said...

That's an amazing photograph. I thought it was a painting at first.

Judy said...

What an unusual lighthouse!! I love the clouds, too!

Siddhartha Joshi said...

This is really nice...I wish I too had a 10-24 mm lens!

My name is Riet said...

Wow, fantastic photo.

Ms. Becky said...

WOW. what a gorgeous, moody - it has so much atmosphere!!! it's just dreamy. that is some lens you're using in your profile photo too. oh my. you take fantastic photos. happy SWF to you.

Saun said...

Love it beautiful angle..

Rajesh said...

Beautifully shot. Very nice architecture for a light house.

Hildred said...

A great capture, - love the angles.

Leovi said...

Delicious photo, I love the processing you have done very well. Impressive perspective. Delicious color and texture.

Inger-M said...

Love the rustic colors and texture! Great shot!

Stewart M said...

Hi there - looks like a great place to take pictures.

Great idea to get very low for the shot.

Cheers - Stewart M

Gattina said...

That's a terrific picture, rather scary !

Anonymous said...

It's already proved itself to be a good purchase! I remember going there with my family and not being able to back far enough up to get the whole thing in- that darn cliff! Love the angle and the way the wide angle tilts the north tower.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Great use of your lens. You have brought the structure alive. I love it.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous shot and place! Have a great day!

Unknown said...

You captured it beautifully! And yippee for new lenses! :)

Laurie Brandriet Keller said...

This is by far one of the most interesting photos I've seen on SWF. Your lens has a good thing going: you behind it. xoxo from The Prairie.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

I see your sophisticated camers on your profile photo. it is a sign of a great photographer, and your lighthouse is fantastic.

Came via Kim's site to say hi

Christina said...

Awesome shot! LOVE it!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautifully composed!

Gretchen said...

WOW!! Wonderful capture!

Tania said...

Wonderful photo and lighthouse. Looks a bit dramatic.

Melinda said...

Fantastic! Wow- great lens, great shot, great processing!