Mar 22, 2013

Colorful Skies- Sunset at Point Reyes Lighthouse


Point Reyes NAtional Seashore Lighthouse

One of the most beautiful lighthouses I have ever seen! Listed in National Register of Historic Places (USA), Point Reyes Lighthouse was established in Dec 1870. Point Reyes Seashore being a popular tourist attraction the lighthouse gets great number of visitors. 

Point Reyes seashore is windiest and foggiest on the Pacific coast as per records it seems. I had to take a chilliest evening all alone for this picture. And then I was very scared driving back on that very lonely road. Stupidest thing is ... I get to remember all the scary episodes of television crime series when I am in such places!!

In the picture there is no sky at all, it is the reflection of afterglow of sunset on the Pacific ocean. Due to the long exposure the ripples and waves in the water are evened out. It almost looks like sky! 
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35 comments:

  1. SteffiMarch 22, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Very beautiful photo for SWF!Thank you for it and have a nice weekend!

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  2. MistyMarch 22, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    I live out here in Northern California and Pt. Reyes is very nice, indeed. Beautiful, almost haunting photo! :) Have a nice w/end.

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    1. KusumMarch 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Northern California is beautiful with Mt Shasta around. Thanks Misty.

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  3. LauraMarch 22, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    beautiful image!

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  4. Sylvia KMarch 22, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Oh, yes! A beautiful, haunting capture indeed!! Really breathtaking capture, Kusum!! Thanks for sharing the beauty! Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. KusumMarch 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM

      Thank you Sylvia. Poit Reyes is really one beautiful place n earth!

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  5. eileeninmdMarch 22, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    I love lighthouses, cool capture for your skywatch! Happy Skywatching!

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  6. Photo CacheMarch 22, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    did you climb down to take a closer look? somehow we found that november is a good time to visit. or we just got lucky.

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    1. KusumMarch 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      I did go down to the lighthouse. I was there past sunset so that I could see the illuminated lighthouse. Past sunset is dark and cold and windswept!

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  7. islandwonderMarch 22, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Great photo!! I like the nighttime angle.

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  8. Sue SeibertMarch 22, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    How lovely!. I love lighthouses, and your photo is spectacular!

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  9. HeatherMarch 22, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful lighthouse shot, love it!

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  10. Yogi♪♪♪March 22, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I love the different vantage you used on this and how you used the light. Great creative post. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. KusumMarch 22, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Thanks Yogi. The view from the top is best to see this lighthouse.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    What a dreamy photo.

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    1. KusumMarch 22, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you Lady Fi. Actually taking this photo was my dream.

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  12. IndraniMarch 22, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    That is very well taken. Wondering the heights you were in to take the shot.

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    1. KusumMarch 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Thanks Indrani! Hmm, I was standing above 300 steps which is equivalent to 30 stories per National Seashore records :)

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  13. Meghana HassanMarch 22, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Picture Perfect...

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  14. LifeRamblingsMarch 22, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    lovely photo. i love the lighthouse.

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    1. KusumMarch 23, 2013 at 12:55 AM

      Thank you! Indeed it is a lovely lighthouse!

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  15. R Niranjan DasMarch 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I loved that angle. Nice shot Kusum.

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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  16. thomasMarch 23, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    A beautiful light house,seems like it's at the end of the world.

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    1. KusumMarch 23, 2013 at 10:15 AM

      Thank you Thomas! Yes, its kind of end-of-the-world!

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  17. eastcoastlifeMarch 23, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful capture, I wonder if visitors are allowed into the lighthouse.

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    1. KusumMarch 23, 2013 at 10:20 AM

      Thank you! Yes, visitors are allowed here. There is a visitor center too!

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  18. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 24, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Fog makes me feel irrationally nervous. I like being able to see where I am and where I'm going.

    But I like looking at pictures of it and this one is wonderful!

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  19. D.NambiarApril 2, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Such a gorgeous picture, Kusum. We've been thinking of visiting Point Reyes one of these days. Sometime soon, I hope. :)

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    1. KusumApril 4, 2013 at 9:49 AM

      Thanks Divya. You should visit this place it is really beautiful. Go before 4:30PM to see the inside of the lighthouse.

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