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Lighthouse
Photo Information
Copyright: Jeff Kniffin (JeffK) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 53 W: 4 N: 41] (712)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-05
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5400
Exposure: f/7.3
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Lighthouses [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-07-19 15:30
Viewed: 718
Points: 9
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Pigeon Point Lighthouse experienced its first lighting of the lens on November 15, 1872. Located 50 miles south of San Francisco on Highway 1, Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one of more than 35 light stations in California. It is open year round for viewing. Perched on a piece of land surrounded by the Pacific Ocean stands Pigeon Point Lighthouse State Historic Park.

For more than 100 years, this light station and others kept the rocky shores of California safe for mariners. The State of California preserved the legacy of this historic and picturesque landmark under the National Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000.

Pigeon Point Light Station was closed to the public in December 2001 after two, large
pieces of brick and metal fell from the 115-foot tower. Inspections have shown that after many years without upkeep, the structure has deteriorated and extensive repairs are needed. However, through a public/private partnership with California State Parks, the California State Parks Foundation is spearheading a $5 million fundraising campaign to return the structure to a condition that is safe for public use.

Birding - Over one million birds were observed in one season, passing by Pigeon Point. It is considered a fantastic spot for bird watching. According to the State Parks web site- you can view "the resident American Black Oystercatcher, as well as Wandering Tattlers (August-May), Surfbirds (September-April) and Black Turnstones (year-around). Pigeon Point is one of the reliable locations, especially during spring and summer, for observing Marbled Murrelets. A few pairs are resident in the area and may often be found feeding just beyond the surf when the sea is not too rough. From November through February a few Ancient Murrelets are often seen here just offshore. During summer months feeding masses of Sooty Shearwaters are seen from here and may number in the tens of thousands.

Increased saturation in the sky, and cropped.
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Hi Jeff,
Very nice! Love it!Congratulations!!
Deniz.

Hey JEff, excellent composition, however I would push it even further and crop more of the sky out. I did a workshop for you. Hope you like it!
A beautiful lighthouse for sure!
Linda

Nice shot. I agree with Linda that a tighter crop (along with a frame) would help focus the eyes more. Also a small tweak to line up the horizon?
Thanks for sharing
Mark

hi jeff,
nice composition and colors with an interesting note to supply. just like the previous comment, it would be better if you cropped the sky a little bit more. i made a workshop and i hope you won't mind. tfs.
jeff

Hi Jeff,

Great lighthouse, well done! I've added to the lighthouse theme.

GT

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