The other lighthouse that the architect was building was Cape Lookout. That lighthouse was painted the black and white diamond shape that was supposed to go on Cape Hatteras lighthouse. I have visited 6 lighthouses in New Jersey and Portland Head lighthouse in Maine.
I think this would be more successful if you used portrait instead of landscape. Landscape makes it appear shorter. Other than that, great job. I like the lens flare, btw/
@UA, I lived in North Carolina for 13 years, and had to take numerous state history courses that covered the lighthouses on our coast. I don't remember any of them mentioning that the architect got his plans mixed up. It makes perfectly good since though! They must have been embarrassed haha.
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12/11/2011 10:34:13 PM
@unusual, how many lights have you had the opportunity to visit? What's different about the other barber pole light and where is it???
one interesting note: this lighthouse was supposed to be painted a black and white diamond pattern (because it is on the "diamond shoals)but the architect got the plans mixed up with another lighthouse he was building.
@cranky it is a matter of taste. usually it is avoided because it is not actually there in the scene but sometimes helps to add dramatic effect to a photo. still a great shot. and one lighthouse I would love to visit!
Great shot! I agree with unusualangles about the glare from the sun, but really an awesome shot! @unusualangles- thanks for posting the extra information! I love lighthouses too, but I've only seen them in photos. Maybe one day I'll get to see one and get to take pictures of them too! I hope so! :)
23rd tallest in the world! Beautiful shot of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, "the big barber pole". Warning sailors of the Diamond Shoals for aover 100 years. Great technique. I don't like the glare from the sun but otherwise a great shot. PS I am also a lighthouse fanatic!
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In my opinion, the photo deserve more votes!
Thanks Sir, this is a tough crowd, I feel quite inferior to the competition.
One of my favorites out of 74 great entries this week.
Rpl, thanks for the vote and comment on my photo.
Enjoyed this - Peresonally I think flare adds a nice touch. +1
Thanks UA for the awesome comment and boost, I too am a fan of lighthouses.
Came back again. Mostly for my love of lighthouses but also for an awesome photo. Really like it.+1
Thanks Robert for the comment and boost.
nice voted
Thanks for the link UA. I feel like I've been cheated by my educators haha.
catdog, thanks for the encouragement.
Thanks Kay, glad you liked the shot.
Thanks Stephanie, I never thought of that.
@ Stephanie- http://www.hatteras-nc.com/light/
The other lighthouse that the architect was building was Cape Lookout. That lighthouse was painted the black and white diamond shape that was supposed to go on Cape Hatteras lighthouse. I have visited 6 lighthouses in New Jersey and Portland Head lighthouse in Maine.
I think this would be more successful if you used portrait instead of landscape. Landscape makes it appear shorter. Other than that, great job. I like the lens flare, btw/
@UA, I lived in North Carolina for 13 years, and had to take numerous state history courses that covered the lighthouses on our coast. I don't remember any of them mentioning that the architect got his plans mixed up. It makes perfectly good since though! They must have been embarrassed haha.
@unusual, how many lights have you had the opportunity to visit? What's different about the other barber pole light and where is it???
one interesting note: this lighthouse was supposed to be painted a black and white diamond pattern (because it is on the "diamond shoals)but the architect got the plans mixed up with another lighthouse he was building.
@cranky it is a matter of taste. usually it is avoided because it is not actually there in the scene but sometimes helps to add dramatic effect to a photo. still a great shot. and one lighthouse I would love to visit!
It must be a matter of taste--I like the lens glare in this photo.
nice angles, best yet.
Great shot! I agree with unusualangles about the glare from the sun, but really an awesome shot! @unusualangles- thanks for posting the extra information! I love lighthouses too, but I've only seen them in photos. Maybe one day I'll get to see one and get to take pictures of them too! I hope so! :)
I love the glare! Great shot, my favorite of the week so far! :)
23rd tallest in the world! Beautiful shot of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, "the big barber pole". Warning sailors of the Diamond Shoals for aover 100 years. Great technique. I don't like the glare from the sun but otherwise a great shot. PS I am also a lighthouse fanatic!