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Dead Slow says:

Very cool.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

chris brodell says:

Awesome.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

upshift says:

perhaps the best shot I've seen of this lighthouse and fresnel lens
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Patterson Photography says:

Impressive shot, did you use flash to help light the lighthouse or was there enough light being right under it?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cawins says:

WOW! This is such a brilliant shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

moucri says:

thanks all!

beneathblueseas - I didn't use flash, but someone else may have during my exposure.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

maxxsmart says:

Very nice! the first I have seen composed head on. This really is good.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Gma Sue says:

Really nice! I love that the stars are so visible. Makes me feel as though I'm beaming up!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

How in the world did you get this??
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

very nice shot - you now make me regret blowing off what would have been my 3rd visit to the event. Instead I'll just fave and savour your wonderful composition & exposure.

Please also consider adding this great shot to the San Mateo County Group.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

deegolden says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pigeon Point Lighthouse, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Studio H (Chris) says:

Nice! It has a wonderful illustrative quality to it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

EOS Boy says:

Did you and 1600 Squirrels go together to this? I am so jealous!

Awesome shot, Tausha. Can't say enough about this one.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

moucri says:

Thanks again everyone!

Ross - Yep, Cleve, Patrick and I made the trip.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

Very nice and fresh perspective!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tzargregory says:

Oh my goodness! This is great - love it! Well done!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sminky_pinky100 (back Monday) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Our Memories, Our Times ***BIRDS CONTEST - ***ENTER NOW!***, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirk Howard says:

I saw this on Sunday morning posted to flickr. My wife and I stayed at Costanoa down the road. We went to the lighthouse on Sunday, so I could find the spot you took this image.

I think I found the spot you took this image. On the mound next to the benches just left of the photo display building. That was a great spot and a terrific shot.

My shots from that Sat. night didn’t turn out this fantastic. Great shot look forward to seeing more.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

moucri says:

Kirk Howard - I took the shot from just in front of the mound, a pretty good spot for the lens I was using. This was actually my only decent shot from the night!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pfeyh says:

"This was actually my only decent shot from the night! "= lie
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

potkettleblack says:

damn, this is good!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Made in Madeira says:

As they say, it only takes 50 shots to get a good one. Who cares as long as you get this great one?
Congratulations are in order :o)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Bagel! says:

What a beautiful shot! I wish I had known that they were lighting it this weekend, I would have loved to get some shots of it myself.

On a side note, this amazing lighthouse is in serious danger. It is in desperate need of restoration and it has already begun to fall apart. Unfortunately, the state has no money to begin the repairs, but the California State Parks Foundation is spearheading an effort to raise the necessary funds. If you enjoy the photos of this beautiful lighthouse, please donate what you can afford to the fund to save and preserve this majestic historical monument:

calparks.org/programs/resources/pigeon-point. html

Thanks and enjoy!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Wiggum03 says:

Excellent!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tinka B ツ  says:

Right now im so stressed out and this photo puts me at peace.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mrperry says:

I was there too, but mine were subpar at best. This is just incredible!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Queen Tonks, EFDA says:

Awesome-ness!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

iseemooi says:

GREAT shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

WizardOfAuz says:

wow - love this...looks so magical!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

rickpawl says:

Amazing! You rock!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cltan47 says:

best shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Amgad. says:

awesome marvelous light's streams
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MaxxxRacer says:

Wow. By far the best shot of this lighthouse I have seen. I think I may have to drive up there next year for this event.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Flick says:

Great shot very well done.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sachman75 says:

Stunning shot!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan Makarov says:

Was going to go there, but had something else that came up in the last moment. Great angle and wow - a clear night ?!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

charlieontheradio says:

absurdly beautiful.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Bohinski says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr's MOST HUMONGOUS Group, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gatorgalpics says:

What a gorgeous sight!
Great image.
Congratulations.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rita Wren says:

Stunning!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Colin N. says:

Fabulous.

Some year I am going to make the cross continental trek to this lighthouse and photograph it.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jrfphotography says:

One of the best, this year!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gwen says:

you're on flickr blog!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Markisy says:

Wow, amazing!!! Fav!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gavino•vz says:

Amazing flares. Light houses are the best.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pistol Pete Photo says:

Beau ti ful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

it's hard to believe it is real. this is really beautiful! :) congrats on the flickr blog. :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Underground Army says:

How can u take this!?:-o
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

C. E. Beavers says:

I LOVE this.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Yateski says:

wow that is so amazing...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

KL_Photography says:

Spectacular! I photographed a Fresnel in the evening just a few weeks ago. Cow hum I didn't get any cool beams radiating from the lens?
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

vallayne says:

I have been to this lighthouse many times and love it. Great shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CollegeRocker says:

Very mythic and picturesque! Just Amazing!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mauntainmaus says:

Stunning!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

masondk2 says:

wow.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

thelastminute says:

nice!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

supermans wife says:

just awesome capture, stunning rays of light. well done.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Look. says:

very cool...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MattGranz says:

This is so surreal... I like how thing and well defined your beams of light turned out compared to mine... you know your camera very well I can tell. A fantastic shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kbaird says:

That would be a stunning iPhone wallpaper.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

inluvwithmyjob says:

impressive :) i love it
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoBud says:

wow - that's a really great capture of the light beams on an uncooperatively clear night!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

adlin says:

absolutely stunning
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

FEANO says:

ahhh...amazing shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mmcclair says:

Excellent! Seen in Explore :-) #22
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

my 808 world says:

thanks for sharing it!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

David Campillo says:

Best than the rest :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Roc 78 says:

Genial Colega
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Alan Monzón says:

Fantastica!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

¥ Angel Torres ¥ says:

very nice!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jausel says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

lorelei lorelai says:

Hermoso !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Falcon1000 says:

Amazing :) I can't stop staring at it...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith & Mandy says:

Beautiful. Very mesmerizing.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mm_kreutzer says:

I am so sorry that I could not attend this event. You created an amazingly beautiful image! Congrats!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pauldavidsparks says:

Amazing shot!. I'd love it if you joined my group and added this pic.
www.flickr.com/groups/doubledelights
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodolfo Palominos says:

me encantó! =D
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

~.LiberianGirl.~ says:

:O
es una estrella en la tierra
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tsallam says:

Oh, you sure had a wonderful vantage point. Gorgeous!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Alesfra says:

Simply Amazing !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

airbiscuit says:

HOLY SMOKES~

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Harpagornis says:

Fine lighting and perspective here - the stars really put this shot into another dimension. Only question that worries me: Why this insane high ISO setting? Couldnt this be done with a longer exposure time at lower ISO? ;o)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

moucri says:

Thank you so much everyone!!!

Harpagornis - This definitely could have been done at a lower ISO. I don't have a remote though, so 30 seconds would have been my longest exposure. With the limited time that there was to shoot this before the lights began moving (5 minutes), one of the things I tried was using a higher ISO and shorter exposure time...it was my only shot that came out...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula Aguado says:

Awesome composition! :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Olegna.NET says:

WOOWW amazing capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Photogizmo says:

Nice shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Montse ;-))On Holidays, de vacaciones.((☼_ ☼)) says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Nocturnas&Sunsets&Sunrises&Sky& Nights. (Post 1-Comment 3) y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

xose666 says:

bonito faro

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

</sebastian> says:

that is really great!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

amoreena. says:

holy crap, girl. i can see why you'd be overwhelmed. but it is really a great photo.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ankita asthana says:

wow! awesome shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

maxxsmart says:

I really think this is the best from that night. Glad to see this made the Flickr Blog too. Such a excellent shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Brent Howe says:

Very nice!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

headcrash84 says:

Great shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cake says:

Wow that is simply perfect :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PatrickSmithPhotography says:

Aaargh...missed it. There is always next year I guess. Excellent!

Patrick
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ana Santos says:

Perfect rays! This is a wonderful!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mischiru says:

Stunning! I need to get closer next year!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

aviana2 says:

Congratulations on Explore #1!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Studio H (Chris) says:

Wow! 3,789 views. You'd think that it would have started to fade by now after all those people looked at it.

Congratulations on it's well deserved popularity.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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