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Top Down - 97 Steps Above the Harbor


Top Down - 97 Steps Above the Harbor
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Copyright: Jim Pinkham (jpinkham) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 151 W: 1 N: 230] (1111)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-19
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Architecture, Mood
Camera: Canon Digital Rebel XTi 400D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/09/19 "Top Down" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-19 20:55
Viewed: 307
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The view from the working deck of a lighthouse is amazing -- especially when leaning downward for one of Helen's theme assignments :)

The Cana Island light is one of three lighthouses overlooking Bailey's Harbor in Wisconsin's famed Door County.

To get this view from 82 feet above Lake Michigan, however, one must climb 97 steps on an old, narrow spiral, cast iron staircase and then clamber through a narrow hatch to step onto the railing.

The lighthouse, opened in 1870, was not electrified until 1945. In the early days, the light was powered by lard or whale oil, the lightkeeper's shift ran from dusk to dawn -- and not only must he ascend the steps, but he must also carry a few dozen pounds of fuel with him every 2.5 hours. After sunup, he had to do government paperwork (some things never change!) before he could call it a night.

I opted for a simple view in this presentation, but I'm adding a couple of workshop images, so you can get a sense of what the eye sees from different points of view.
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To Helkoryo: Steps Above the Harborjpinkham 1 09-21 07:12
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Hello Jim, a good shot for the theme.
Thanks too for the other images.
You have given us a good POV; I feel as if I am standing on the balcony looking down on the lake.
Good sharpness.
Interesting notes.
Tfs, regards Jean.

Hello Jim

A lovely compo here in fact 3 lovely compo's I love all the workshop images too, they give a very nice perspective and view of the surrounding area. Nicely balanced main image with good sharp detail.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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  • subs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 252 W: 0 N: 222] (2080)
  • [2008-09-22 7:12]

Hi Jim,
What a fantastic POV. A really good idea. I like how you've inlcuded the fair amount of the lighthouse itself as a point of reference. A simple yet charming composition.
Regards,
Subashini

Hello Jim!
What a wonderful composition and a view to kill for! :) Really effective inclusion of the handrail and part of the lighthouse. A quite interesting and original angle of shot!
Congrats!
Best regards,
Diana

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