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"Lighthouse Dawn" Point Betsie Lighthouse, Lake Michigan Front page explore # 2 Oct. 31, 2010

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This photo is a little deceiving I had to walk up the beach backwards because the wind was blowing so hard the sand was like needles in my face. It was blowing parallel with the shore gusting at least 60mph.
The morning sun was just peaking over the dune behind Point Betsie.

This photo really does look better with the black background just hit the L button on your keyboard!

Camera - Nikon D700
Lens - Nikon 70-300
Focal length - 70mm
Aperture - f/11
Exposure - 1/60 sec
ISO - 200
Filters - no
Quality - raw processed in capture NX2

© Copyright 2010 John McCormick , All Rights Reserved.

Comments and faves

  1. RZ68, jeanneg., Yuki1683, excelb.sava, and 758 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. RZ68 (31 months ago | reply)

    I think I have said that I don't understand the process to get this type of image, but I know I like it when it is done this well. Nice!

  3. karstenphoto (31 months ago | reply)

    great photo!

  4. jeanneg. (31 months ago | reply)

    Wow....this is perfection. I hope I can figure out how to get a shot near to this good some day. This is really beautiful.

  5. javi.12. (31 months ago | reply)

    fantastica...!!

  6. Yuki1683 (31 months ago | reply)

    Very pretty image.
    Perfect composition and perfect moment.

  7. vtpeacenik (31 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic capture of that wind. I actually started leaning off the right side of my chair.
    Very exciting shot, and your composition is perfect.

  8. Chuck & Pat Harkins (31 months ago | reply)

    Love it, has that art look, and rich colors, very nice my friend.

  9. Marcel Tuit (31 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic shot. Colors and light look Fantastic.

  10. PhotoDocGVSU (31 months ago | reply)

    Wow! This is superb! Wonderful color and power!

    *** This is a truly PERFECT lighthouse photo! ***

    You are invited to add it to:
    "*** The Perfect Lighthouse! ***"

  11. Massimiliano Castellazzi  (31 months ago | reply)

    Chapeau! Great picture!

  12. Jeff J....... (31 months ago | reply)

    Cracking shot. Well done!

  13. jkdevleer04 (31 months ago | reply)

    Impressive shot. Well done.

  14. Sunflare Orange (31 months ago | reply)

    This is amazing! Great work to get this shot!

  15. Mohtaj (31 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful work my dear .....
    Beautiful capture .............

  16. siskokid (31 months ago | reply)

    Gorgeous image...Amazing work!
    Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

  17. Neil Weaver Photography (31 months ago | reply)

    Nice work! Great morning light here.

  18. Northwoods Photos (31 months ago | reply)

    Great shot, John! It sure was quite a storm--I've certainly seen higher winds during bad thunderstorms, but those are always over with in a matter of minutes. This one was a consistent 50+ mph storm that lasted for 2 days. Great work to get this--that's some real dedication.

  19. michwoodsman (31 months ago | reply)

    Another awesome pic John! Those clouds are so cool looking, and really give the shot a complete look. I also love that little splash by the log. Tons of cool things to see in this photo.

  20. mccormick8070227 (31 months ago | reply)

    Nice framing, the morning light makes for an interesting tonal range. I just might like this one better than the other Point Betsie shot. . .

  21. Galpas (31 months ago | reply)

    BRAVOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo

  22. ghiro1234 [♀] (31 months ago | reply)

    voglio vivere lì!
    in quel posto
    in quell'attimo!

  23. mocachip (31 months ago | reply)

    Amazing work!! Seen on FP. Gorgeous!

  24. Michigan Nut (31 months ago | reply)

    Thank you very much everyone for viewing and commenting on my work!
    as always I will continue to follow and leave comments for my contacts.

  25. photofrenzy2000 (31 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful. Was just there a couple weeks ago

  26. Kassel (31 months ago | reply)

    Love this ! Instant fave. And congrats for FP of Explore :)

  27. Pixelchik214 [deleted] (31 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful!!

  28. benno78 (31 months ago | reply)

    fantastic shot

  29. RyaninVa (31 months ago | reply)

    beautiful shot! great lighting on the house

  30. xBekkyx (31 months ago | reply)

    This is gorgeous :) love the lighting

  31. Remco Ophof (31 months ago | reply)

    woooooow razorr sharp
    excellent details, nice contrast with the dark red roof and blue sky. the white wave and blue grayish water

    excellent

  32. Remco Ophof (31 months ago | reply)

    thanx for the " use your L-key on your keyboard tip" didn't knew that shortkey !!!!

    it is nice on black yes !

  33. laura.jurican (31 months ago | reply)

    just beautiful ! wow!

  34. joesflickr [deleted] (31 months ago | reply)

    remarkable shot.. congrats on Explore!

  35. ellabellared (31 months ago | reply)

    all the elements have come together
    to create a stunning shot, love it.
    (nothing happens when I press the L key.... does it suppose to
    work on all computers?

  36. Art Of...(I need a break until ...?) (31 months ago | reply)

    Perfect composition!!! I like it very much......favourit!

  37. CHRISTENSEN PHOTOGRAPHY (31 months ago | reply)

    This is a very beautiful scene caught in the best of light in very photogenic albeit hard weather. You did an excellent job, flawless in any way, and this photos is really remarkable. To me with no doubt today's favorite.

  38. coffeedog (31 months ago | reply)

    This is beautiful, love the light

  39. ©SandyHansenPhotography (31 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful light and scene, need to get up to see this one in person

  40. Michigan Nut (31 months ago | reply)

    Do a fly over!

  41. ©haddock (31 months ago | reply)

    Simply awesome, perfect timing.

  42. dovetaildw (31 months ago | reply)

    Amazing light and processing! Great photostream!

  43. Esteban Abel Guerra [deleted] (31 months ago | reply)

    Es un sueño este lugar, que maravilla los colores!!

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