Pigeon Point / Sky Whale...

Doesn't that look like a whale ??

Yes, it does. Fitting for the coast :)

I think this area is a great shot by itself.

Kim

Kim - check out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nzdave/301762337/in/set-72157594452156414/

Well, I think it's a fluke.

Looks like a heart.

Pigeon Point / Sky Whale... by (nz)dave.

Some people viewing 'beacon' were asking for a wider shot, so here it is :)

Pigeon Point Lighthouse @ sunset. The crowd are gathering for the annual relighting of the first order Fresnel lens.

Thanks to the author/s of Digital Photography School for featuring this shot in the "Photographing Coastlines" article.

See the colour really pop as: 'Pigeon Point' On Black

FYI - 'beacon' is not a crop taken from 'Pigeon Point'. They are entirely different photos :)

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stargazer95050 says:

Glad to see your beautiful shots.
I was so disappointed that I couldn't make it (flat tire !!)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

@Andy - sorry to hear that. The Fresnel Lens lighting is really a spectacle that anyone who likes light must see - the event was made all the better by the spectacular sunset that preceded it :) Gave the photo a secondary title based on your note.

Follow the upcoming.org link down to the right to get to more detail about the event.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Dave, you certainly made the most of the recent beautiful sunsets. Wonderful shot.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Robertson the Bruce says:

absolutley and utterly stunning. great shot dave. instant favourite.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

geraintandkim says:

Stunning indeed ! Thanks for letting me see the light...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephen D Harper says:

Excellent shot! This is an absolute classic!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Murfomurf says:

Wow- was the sky REALLY like that? It's eerie!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ricardo (Sr.) says:

Whoa.....a heart??
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

hehe - yes, folks - the sky really was like that - rich clouds and texture and then this hole opened up in them, heard a couple of the photographers next to me telling each other to 'shoot the hole' :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

artisanz says:

wow! that looks incredible Dave. Stunning.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

photo*smurf [deleted] says:

Great shot. I really like the 'whale fluke' design in the clouds. I'm determined to make the event next year. Come hell or high water. hahaha
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

dm144 says:

The lighthouse is great, but the strange "puncture" in the clouds really caught my eye.

You guys got there on a perfect evening!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Friendly Joe says:

Very nice. Well composed and an excellent target of opportunity. Well done.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Sanchez says:

Amazing! took a shot the same day from half moon bay but it didnt look like a whale from my end.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ruby Blue says:

Unbeliavable!
Wonderful sky...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

More Altitude says:

That sky is mind-blowing... what textures and colours... simply amazing! I love the lighting on the lighthouse too- this is a marvellous capture.

(Explore)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Rudy Pop Shuvit says:

I have to say that this is truly one of the best pics i have ever seen on flickr! Ur a pro!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

georgesr58 says:

Fantastic Capture !!!So Beautiful.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

glowingon says:

A whale it is, wonderful capture with the lighthouse lit up and gorgeous sky
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

Thanks again everyone for the comments!

Just wanted to say to glowingon and others I had quite a challenge getting the lit lighthouse (prior to the fresnel lighting) - I managed to leave my cable release in another bag at home. So I was using the camera with a shutter delay and 2sec self-timer to avoid shaking the camera at exposure time. More often than not my guess at timing the light rotation with the shutter opening was off - luckily I got some good ones though! :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JWas says:

Wow! Fabulous... Very, very, very good work. :-)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

andie.smith says:

awesome!!!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoToasty says:

Wow what a sky! Great composition too!
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

copeg says:

Wow, now that is a sunset!!! The lighthouse adds a cool perspective. great shot
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

@BGale - Thanks for the explore tags :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

doublecappuccino says:

You were on the coast that day? I'm highly jealous, that was the best sunset in ages around here. Beautiful exposure, amazing.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ReefRaff says:

Shoot the hole... not a very friendly bunch, were they? Sounds like a comment from an Asterix comic!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

todayistoday says:

almost unreal! nice catch!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Kim Aubrey says:

I love the sky and the lighthouse light...I've drawn a note to show you what else I think would be just as stunning by a small crop. Hope you don't mind.

Kim

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

@Kim - see www.flickr.com/photos/nzdave/301762337 for a different shot of that very same area.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

bekahpaige says:

nice! great sky! beautiful lighthouse & good composition!
Your KARMA Group
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Henri Bonell says:

Awesome!

Your KARMA Group
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

Thank you for posting such amazing lighthouse
shots in Karma! They are an inspiration to me!
Your KARMA Group
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

Karma Group Photo Contest
Karma Nominated Photo
This Wonderful Photo has been Nominated for the Karma Photo Contest! Please look in the contest thread for further directions!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

This sky is dramatic and perfect for this thread!
Glad you posted in the sky thread...It really deserves
to get much more attention!!!
Thank you very much for participating in
our threads!!! Very much appreciated!!!
KARMA ** Come show us your Dramatic Skies** Thread
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Hoot1 says:

My vote
I saw this in the: "Nominated Photo Contest" Thread
Your KARMA Group
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Alanna St. Laurent Photography says:

"Nominated Photo Contest" Thread
Your KARMA Group
**MY VOTE--Nominated Photo Contest**
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

I was hoping you`d find this thread!!!
Thank you very much for posting this in our lighthouse thread!!!
Lighthouses have always been an inspiration to me!!!
KARMA **LIGHTHOUSES ** Thread
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

almardigital says:

Stunning Dave. That sky really is something else!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

toptenpicturesblog says:

…

WoW! This is a really great picture!

I keep a blog called Top Ten Pictures of the Day.
I find ten pictures everyday that I feel are tops in some way

I am pleased to say that this picture has made its way onto today’s post
toptenpictures.blogspot.com/2007/05/lighthous e.html

It is both beautiful and excellent.

One of the Top Ten Lighthouses!!!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing!

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Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Frozen in Time photos by Marianne AWAY OFF/ON says:

great shot
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutanto says:

Stunningly beautiful.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

mandolin davis says:

this is absolutely breath taking.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

Thanks to you all for stopping by and taking the time to comment/fave.

@toptenpicturesblog - thanks very much, I think I found you via technorati search a while back :)

Thanks to the Karma folks for the votes, John - thanks for running that group - must admit it's been a while since I've been by - gotten very busy in my day job.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabrizio Savasta says:

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!amazing sky and clouds!!!
skies and clouds
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabrizio Savasta says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called all skies and clouds, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

Thanks QUEЯELL3 - done :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

earthsound says:

this is a rare sight! :)

Please add this beautiful image to the skies above!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

pinoyphotog says:

Greetings!

Please join us at ”Can You See It?” and upload this and other similar photos you may have.

Thanks!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

pyramid2765 Working Very Little Time says:

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Red House Photography says:

Yep, that contrail is placed in exactly the right place to offset the lighthouse. Good effort
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharons_Web says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Lighthouse Trek, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Incredible Capture...the sky is Absolutely Stunning...the lighthouse is Beautiful....Gorgeous Photo...Wow!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Λl℮Roda® says:

Brilliant capture! Well done!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

~~Jen~~ says:

Beauty at it's finest
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

thanks to all those that have stopped by since my last message - and thanks for the recent invites - photo added :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

stuartguthriemusic says:

That's cool. Yeah, it does look like a whale. I love the colours in the sky.

Thanks for sharing.

Stu :-)
www.myspace.com/stuartguthriemusic
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

schwede123 says:

Wouhhh.....your Sunset is great ..........

I think this photo is a

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Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

i_luv_luckycharms01 says:

it's amazing!! i love the clouds!!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Fuddled says:

Love it! The colors, the light house, the composition, and of course, the whale ;) You should add it to the Top 20 Pink group, if you haven't allready done so:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Top 20 Pink, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Make sure you read the group rules! :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

Thanks for the invite Fuddled - waiting on the promotion to add this shot. :)
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

lostartist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Revolting Sunsets, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

zeefaith says:

WOW!! This picture is 100% delicious, please join us at Pinkalicious!
Please read the rules when posting..

Seen in Top 20 Pink.
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Gina2424 says:

Congratulations! Your photo has made it to the end in Top 20 Pink.
Please post it to Pictures that made it to the bottom (small size).
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Sir Francis Canker Jones says:

Amazing shot! Congratulations..!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

Pater JPM says:

that is a great photo. Awe inspiring!
pax
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

lighthouse1052 says:

You are a Lighthouse Trek
LIght Keepers Award Winner!
for the week beginning December 2, 2007

Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo_Soldon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Wonderful photos for the world - Please comment on two (2), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

e.templeton says:

great shot. love lighthouse photos. well done mate.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

One_Step_Process says:

awesome picture!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

awohlfarth1 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Inspiration from the Imagination, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

OceanRudy says:

awesome image with the Nikon D200!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgoldstein says:

I can't say I've seen Pigeon Point Lighthouse in such amazing lighting conditions. The underlighting of the clouds is great and seeing the lens lit at the same time really adds to the atmosphere of the scene.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

Thanks Jim - how are you finding the photoplow service? Would you recommend signing up?
Curious to see how my photo got on a 'welcome page' :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

../murali/ says:

wow !! super light show..
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

gu@n says:

that's amazing !
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rimawa says:

Stunning... Simply stunning...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

slamchampion says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called the best shots in the world, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Rudolph Zhao says:

Wow, very nice！
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Will Chard says:

Very nice capture!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Mustangaly911 says:

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Roger.C says:

Lovely shot indeed.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Awaeryum says:

wow, incredible
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Gus Casarin says:

Hey.... a great shot !!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ThroughTheHeartOfAPhotographer says:

Wow!!! It's AMAZING!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

jProgr says:

excellent!

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Köttbullekvist says:

Your divine shot was called to the group "Gods chosen picture"!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Karo says:

Holy cow, this is amazing!

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotofever says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SKY DRAMA, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Chiellie! says:

Your Photo Wins a Crown!
Please add this pic to the group!
Only for the best
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ANDIFOTO says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Award Flickr Best, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Don Boyd/Hampton Roads says:

Unbelievable combination of light, lighthouse and the sunset. Amazing!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

crystalglasseyesforyoutogazeinto says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Different., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Photonews says:

I INVITE you to join this group !!!!!
"We travel the world"

Please add this photo to the group
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It would be great to have you with us!
Excellent Photographer ;-)

Please share it too with our first worldwilde tour Topic CALIFORNIA !!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Alessandro Casagli says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called * World's best Nikon shots *, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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A Big Fave
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Please tag this photo with ABigFave when you add it to the pool.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Pete Biggs says:

Great pic - Ive tried a sunset too farm3.static.flickr.com/2174/2337069195_2f719 9fe26.jpg?v=0
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

emibee photography says:

incredible! i especially love the colors and that whale
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

Seen in the SF Chronicle, but the color here is so much better than newspaper b&w!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

(nz)dave says:

- thanks for the invite - I've added the shot - nice idea for a group. :)

- thanks again for putting the paper down and jumping on the computer :)

Thanks to all other recent comment droppers and visitors - I'm glad you enjoyed the photo.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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stargazer95050 says:

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