Post your lighthouse pic.

[acropolite]

Noticed Ving posted a lighthouse pic, I have taken a few over the past couple of years, so out of interest, post your lighthouse images and give us an idea of the location.

Here's Eddystone Point lighthouse (http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/TAS/Eddystone%20Point/Eddystone%20Point.htm#History). Built 1889

LOCATION: Latitude 41° 00' S, Longitude 148° 21' E OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityCHARACTER: Flashing 2 in 15 secondsLIGHT SOURCE: 1000 Watt 120v, Tungsten HalogenPOWER SOURCE: Mains Electricity, Diesel StandbyINTENSITY: 1,200,000 cdELEVATION: 42 MetresRANGE: 26 Nautical Miles (40 kms)HEIGHT: 35 Metres

The smaller white light at the front was to warn of Vicoria Rocks, hidden behind the headland here, I assume that if you rounded the point and were unable to see the smaller light you were a candidate for hitting the rocks. The front light is no longer operational.

[iceman]

Beautiful pic, Phil.

I have a few in the archives. Will try and find them to post tomorrow.

[acropolite]

Next is Cape Wickham Lighthouse (http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/TAS/Cape%20Wickham/Cape%20Wickham.htm)on King Island. Built in 1861 at 48 metres is Asutralia's tallest lighthouse.

LOCATION: Latitude 39° 35.4' S, Longitude 143° 56.5' E OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityEXHIBITED: 1861CONSTRUCTION: StoneCHARACTER: Flashing 2 in 10 secondsLIGHT SOURCE: 1000 Watt 120v, Tungsten Halogen LampPOWER SOURCE: Mains ElectricityINTENSITY: 550,000 cdELEVATION: 85 MetresRANGE: 24 Nautical MilesHEIGHT: 48 metres

[acropolite]

Mersey Bluff Lighthouse (http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=Mersey+Bluff++Lighthouse&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryAU), at Devonport was built 1889. At 13 Metres high it's tiny in comparison to the prevous two.

LOCATION: Latitude 41° 10' S, Longitude 146° 21'E OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityCHARACTER: Group Flashing (4) in 20.0 SecondsLIGHT SOURCE: 1000 Watt 120v, Tungsten HalogenPOWER SOURCE: 120V DC Battery Bank Charged from 240V Mains SupplyINTENSITY: White: 43,800 cd; Red: 8,700 cdELEVATION: 37 MetresRANGE: White: 17 Nautical Miles; Red: 14 Nautical MilesHEIGHT: 13 Metres

[acropolite]

I've always had a fascination with lighthouses, a friend of mine was fortunate to spend several years as a lighthose keeper around the various Tasmanian lighthouses.

Interestingly the Eddystone Point Lighthouse he described as "Spooky", saying that there was always something eerily uncomfortable about the area.

Lighthouses are no longer manned, at least here in Tasmania, however you can still apply for voluntary work at some of the remote locations, including Deal Island (http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2007/s1835453.htm) in the middle of Bass Strait and Matsuyker Island. I have heard that the waiting list for Deal Island is around 2 years.

Attached screenshot from Google of deal Island

[matt]

Yep. There is something kind of cool about lighthouses. I remember being a kid and holidaying at Great Yarmouth in England...and also the Isle of Wight...and remember seeing some beauties around those parts which caught my imagination at that age.

[Mick]

Pine Islet Lighthouse relocated to the Mackay Marina. Latitude. 21° 39.5' S, Longitude. 150° 12.9' E. Power source: Vapourised kerosene. :thumbsup:
I took this photo a few years ago, very interesting history.

http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/QLD/Pine%20Islet/Pine%20Islet.htm

[snowyskiesau]

Here's the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse (http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/WA/Cape%20Leeuwin/Cape%20Leeuwin.htm)in South West WA.

LOCATION: Latitude 33° 22'S, Longitude 115° 08' E (Map) OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety Authority CHARACTER: Flashing Every 7.5 Seconds LIGHT SOURCE: 120v 1000w Tungsten Halogen Lamp POWER SOURCE: Mains Electricity INTENSITY: 1,000,000 CD ELEVATION: 56 Metres RANGE: 25 Nautical Miles HEIGHT: 39 Metres

[Bloodbean]

Here's one from across the pond! Castlepoint, New Zealand (http://lighthouses.net.au/nz_lights/castle_point.htm)on the north island east of Wellington.

Taken with my (now sold) Canon 450D -2,0,+2 EV HDR..

40°54'1.02"S
176°13'51.98"E

Tower Height: 75
Height of Focal Plane: 171
Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 30 seconds, visible for 26 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White, conical cast iron tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1913
Date Present Tower Built: 1913
Date Automated: 1988
Optics: Second-order Fresnel lens, still in use.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.

Troy

[acropolite]

Lovely image Troy, looks like a nice spot.

[iceman]

Ripper image Troy! Beautiful!

[gary]

Split Point Lighthouse (http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/VIC/Aireys%20Inlet/Split%20Point%20Lighthouse.htm), Airey's Inlet, Great Ocean Road, Victoria.
Built: 1891
Height: 34m

[hector]

I have taken a few shots of the Nora head Lighthouse (http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/NSW/Norah%20Head/Norah%20Head.htm)and I find this one quite good. Taken with the Nikon D300 and the 70-200 f2.8 VR lens. The lens was set at 130mm and f11 to take this shot and the camera was set at ISO100.

[gary]

Troy,

Fabulous shot! However, we might have to give you a five point deducted handicap
as all the scenery in New Zealand is impossibly pretty and you clearly
have an unfair advantage in that regard. :thumbsup:

Once again, absolutely beautiful! :)

Best regards

Gary

[Octane]

Troy,

That is a beautiful HDR image. Not overcooked. Lovely!

As are the other shots in here.

Regards,
Humayun

[Bloodbean]

Thanks guys! Maybe if I win lotto I'll do some huge world trip travelling around to different lighthouses! :)

I like to keep my HDR's looking similar to how I saw it myself when I took the shots. I don't really like that overdone cartoon effect that you can get with HDR processing.

Humayun I'm very jealous of your lens collection!

Troy