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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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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Savil95 says:

Gorgeous photo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

le-spikey says:

What a great photo! Perfect in every way!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

katinha_n says:

wonderful photo!! =D
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pamelalong says:

This is just beautiful. Absolutely a perfect capture!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

włodi says:

Man, this is just brilliant!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ar'alani says:

Gorgeous! I hope to make it there sometime! I love it!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike (Inbet_1979) says:

Stunning photo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Made in Madeira says:

My definition of a real beauty. Masterfully done.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

musicgrl23 says:

Gorgeous shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ernie E says:

An incredible long exposure! Beautiful sight!

Congrats on making the Flickr Blog.

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

harry-harrison says:

Beautiful! thats all i can say
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

TMeyer88 says:

another awesome one!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jοey says:

Fantastic comp with sun setting and stars!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

KagiePix says:

Brilliant!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

deSouzaLima says:

Congrats!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

strange_wax says:

Fantastic shot!!!! Congrats.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

S Migol says:

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

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Tinka B ツ  says:

thats where i need to be
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

KcJacoby says:

Awesome shot... just.. awesome...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

DB-Photography says:

Drop dead gorgeous shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Everton Flávio says:

Wonderful.
It's perfect!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

physalia says:

I love a lighthouse
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MMaeb says:

Stunning photo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Malayrish says:

spectacular shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Wizum says:

spectacular shot...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Amgad. says:

stunning man really good work i love it:D
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

darth_bayne says:

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

Wei Zhang@Hudson says:

Stunning!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kbakk1 says:

Absolutely stunning!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

t r . says:

it's perfect !!
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sum_doo says:

Absolutely Stunning work!!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

banjoray555 says:

Lovely photo,,, It look almost unreal !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fernando says:

amazing
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gian.peduto says:

Congratulations, awesome picture!
Such a moment too.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Craig Swarthout Photography says:

Stunning photograph!
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Girl Least Likely To says:

I love this! It reminds me of the film, The Orphanage.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

CAUT says:

Impressive. Beautiful capture! Congrats
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tezzer57 says:

Really beautiful!!!

I wish more lighthouses around the world did this....
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

tomalak_geretkal says:

Fantastic.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

gatorgalpics says:

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

View Large.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

The.StoryKeeper says:

amazing, love this photo
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Pistol Pete Photo says:

WOW!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ANOXLOU says:

love love love light houses
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

wisenicesam says:

An excellent shot!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

John Plott says:

Stunning capture...
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

l i j says:

Superb.!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

yolanda_s19 says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kari1121 says:

Stunning photo, Bud. It's just perfection.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

C-Ali says:

Classic
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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

Absolutely stunning photo.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bowie22 says:

great shot !!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

baldwinm16 says:

One of the most stunning lighthouse images I've seen!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ar.Shakti Nanda says:

excellent capture....beautiful shot ....superb lighting
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Edson Martins says:

Fantastic shot.
Very cool!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

4r1 says:

Speechlesss
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

kiri :D says:

fantastic!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

laughingoysterbabies enjoying summer ~** says:

I loved staying there years ago....This is a fantastic shot!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ducnguyen_des says:

This shot make me feel happy!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

.L@rry. says:

Awesome!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ramezqui says:

Simply stunning. I love this dark color set. Good eye on this.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

oh my goodness gracious this really is spectacular! i love it! congrats on the flickr blog. ;)
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 )

Ricmar2008 says:

This is fantastic. Hope next time I will be there. Congratulations.
Posted 8 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 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

memory in time( Patti ) says:

So beautiful!! Wish i could of been there, maybe next year.
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mic stolz says:

A beautiful lighthouse shot.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Arunas S says:

beautiful night shot !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

fnkymnky says:

Lovely scene.
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

thewoodenshoes (van Kampen) 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

QuinTes says:

great capture! Stunning!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

linaogalex says:

Wow ! Great shot
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

d3b...* says:

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

NAZRI AHMAD says:

so perfectly amazing shot!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

whidbey says:

Incredible!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

c0ntr0lz says:

absolutely beautiful!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Lover of Beauty & Art [deleted] says:

That is so beautiful
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

General Sahab : Good Bye Hometown says:

Lovely :)
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

btdeitrich says:

Great capture!
Posted 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

- Willy - says:

No way ! magnificent shot !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MattGranz says:

This puts my shot to shame... magnificent indeed!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bookworm_526 says:

Beautiful!
Posted 8 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 8 months ago. ( permalink )

liveandclicking says:

Brilliant execution!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Bеn says:

Great work!

GRTZ,BEN
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariló Irimia says:

Fantastic shot !!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

felix.tuan says:

awesome picture!
i remember going there for my 5th grade field trip
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Calsurferboy says:

Awesome!
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