Pigeon Point Lighthouse

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse with its fresnel lens lit. In this yearly ceremony, they turn on the light for 5 minutes and let it stay stationary - the beams reaching out into the night sky. After that, the light will slowly turn for two hours until the shut it off.

Took this shortly after it was lit this year, while the light was still stationary.

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(257 comments)

2DogsBarking says:

Nice shot...it was really hard to get the light rays this year. Wish we had some fog, but, the stars were great to see...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Savil95 says:

Gorgeous photo!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

le-spikey says:

What a great photo! Perfect in every way!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

katinha_n says:

wonderful photo!! =D
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

pamelalong says:

This is just beautiful. Absolutely a perfect capture!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

włodi says:

Man, this is just brilliant!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ar'alani says:

Gorgeous! I hope to make it there sometime! I love it!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike (Inbet_1979) says:

Stunning photo!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Made in Madeira says:

My definition of a real beauty. Masterfully done.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

musicgrl23 says:

Gorgeous shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ernie E says:

An incredible long exposure! Beautiful sight!

Congrats on making the Flickr Blog.

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

harry-harrison says:

Beautiful! thats all i can say
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

TMeyer88 says:

another awesome one!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Jοey says:

Fantastic comp with sun setting and stars!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

KagiePix says:

Brilliant!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

deSouzaLima says:

Congrats!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

strange_wax says:

Fantastic shot!!!! Congrats.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

S Migol says:

I really like how you've captured Sagittarius and Jupiter in this shot!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Tinka B ツ  says:

thats where i need to be
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

KcJacoby says:

Awesome shot... just.. awesome...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

DB-Photography says:

Drop dead gorgeous shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Everton Flávio says:

Wonderful.
It's perfect!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

physalia says:

I love a lighthouse
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

MMaeb says:

Stunning photo!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Malayrish says:

spectacular shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Wizum says:

spectacular shot...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Amgad. says:

stunning man really good work i love it:D
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Adita's Photography says:

Barnegat Light Lighthouse in NJ is being lit and put to work once again since many, many yrs ago this event will take place on 1/1/09 I plan to be there and hopefully catch a beautiful shot such as yours.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

darth_bayne says:

This is such a cool shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Wei Zhang@Hudson says:

Stunning!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

kbakk1 says:

Absolutely stunning!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

t r . says:

it's perfect !!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Zachary Airtraps says:

Oh man, i love this. its perfect. you do such a great job at this photographing business.
a favorite if mine now.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

LLoyd Nielsen (sum_doo) says:

Absolutely Stunning work!!!!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

banjoray555 says:

Lovely photo,,, It look almost unreal !!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

fernando__ says:

amazing
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

gian.peduto says:

Congratulations, awesome picture!
Such a moment too.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Craig Swarthout Photography says:

Stunning photograph!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

casamelo says:

Breathtaking!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Explore Our World, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Girl Least Likely To says:

I love this! It reminds me of the film, The Orphanage.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

CAUT says:

Impressive. Beautiful capture! Congrats
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Eric in SF says:

Ditto to everything else said above and one question: why does the lighthouse appear to lean to the left?
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tezzer57 says:

Really beautiful!!!

I wish more lighthouses around the world did this....
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tomalak_geretkal says:

Fantastic.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

gatorgalpics says:

Excellent exposure and composition.
The right spot at the moment and correct timing.
Congratulations!!

View Large.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

The.StoryKeeper says:

amazing, love this photo
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Pistol Pete Photo says:

WOW!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ANOXLOU says:

love love love light houses
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

wisenicesam says:

An excellent shot!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

John Plott says:

Stunning capture...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Sallyern says:

The picture is as beautiful as the night right now - and I live 10 minutes from this lighthouse - stunning picture.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

l i j says:

Superb.!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

kari1121 says:

Stunning photo, Bud. It's just perfection.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

C-Ali says:

Classic
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

C . h . e . t . a . n says:

Absolutely stunning photo.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bowie22 says:

great shot !!!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

baldwinm16 says:

One of the most stunning lighthouse images I've seen!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ar.Shakti Nanda (Busy) says:

excellent capture....beautiful shot ....superb lighting
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Edson Martins says:

Fantastic shot.
Very cool!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

4r1 says:

Speechlesss
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

kiri :D says:

fantastic!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

laughingoysterbabies popping in and out ~** says:

I loved staying there years ago....This is a fantastic shot!!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Min Duc says:

This shot make me feel happy!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

.L@rry. says:

Awesome!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

ramezqui says:

Simply stunning. I love this dark color set. Good eye on this.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

oh my goodness gracious this really is spectacular! i love it! congrats on the flickr blog. ;)
Posted 13 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 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Ricmar2008 says:

This is fantastic. Hope next time I will be there. Congratulations.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

stuad70 says:

Excellent long range long exposure view..

I love the way you caught the rays but also the other "Flickrites" on the horizon in ghostlike fashion..

Saw this via the flickr blog

blog.flickr.net/en/2008/11/17/lighthouse/

Greetings from the UK - Stuad70
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

brilliant lite says:

I haven't been there sice I was 8 or 10 on vacation..!!
Make's me think of John Carpenter's THE FOG.....
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

memory in time( Patti ) says:

So beautiful!! Wish i could of been there, maybe next year.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

keentimothy says:

This picture is so clear
Looks like I'm there!
Love the colors of the sky
Great comp
Nice job dude!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

mic stolz says:

A beautiful lighthouse shot.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Arunas S says:

beautiful night shot !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

fnkymnky says:

Lovely scene.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tom-dee says:

_____ Damncool _____

You deserve this damncool award !

Seen this excellent photo : __ W 0 W __ ! !
Your pic made my day !

Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

van Kampen Photography says:

This is probably one of the best, if not the best nighttime lighthouse image I have ever viewed. Simply amazing and thanks for documenting this fabulous Coast Guard relic.

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

www.quinonezphotography.com says:

great capture! Stunning!!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

linaogalex says:

Wow ! Great shot
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

d3b...* says:

amazing shot! ...*
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

NAZRI AHMAD says:

so perfectly amazing shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

whidbey says:

Incredible!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

c0ntr0lz says:

absolutely beautiful!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Lover of Beauty & Art [deleted] says:

That is so beautiful
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

General Sahab : Nikon D90 :) says:

Lovely :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

prepster96 says:

An inspiring, luminous shot. There is a selfless, noble service in any lighthouse's bearing, and your photo brings out it's glorious role as beacon of hope. You couldn't have chosen a better setting either -the twilit night's infinite blue depths and early stardust provide the ideal backdrop!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

btdeitrich says:

Great capture!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

unclefreddyrated says:

A lot of people don't know it, but this is one of 2 "Lighthouse Hostels" along the northern California Coast.
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Our lighthouse hostels are an adventure for some guests and a romantic retreat for others. Either way, the unique setting is a destination that fits every travel budget.

The Point Montara Lighthouse is one of California's most charming, while the Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one of America's tallest. The nearby lighthouse keepers' housing has been renovated into a mix of private rooms and shared dorm rooms for individual travelers, couples, families, and groups. Hostelling International saved these historic lighthouses in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and California State Parks for the benefit of the local community, the preservation of California history, and the support of HI's mission to promote international understanding through travel.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Light Painters Society - Your Photo says who you are!!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Through_Hawaiian_Eyes dijo:
✿Aloha from Hawaii, Moana :)✿

You Are A Light Painter!!!
Beautiful Glitter Pictures
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

supermans wife says:

Stunning capture, love the stars, I will have to see this place one day, next rip to Cal.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

- Willy - says:

No way ! magnificent shot !
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

MattGranz says:

This puts my shot to shame... magnificent indeed!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bookworm_526 says:

Beautiful!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

champagne.chic says:

My favorite place in the world... being in Tennessee, it's hard for me to visit often- but until then, your magnificent photo will tide me over... :)
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

liveandclicking says:

Brilliant execution!

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Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

B℮n says:

Great work!

GRTZ,BEN
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariló Irimia says:

Fantastic shot !!!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

felix.tuan says:

awesome picture!
i remember going there for my 5th grade field trip
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Calsurferboy says:

Awesome!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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