Okay, I admit it. I am fascinated by the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. I visited and shot the lighthouse four different times in 2011 in all types of weather except snow. This is amazing to me as I had absolutely no plans to visit Maine in 2011. I have posted four very different images of the lighthouse from the inside to the great view from the rocks below. To date, I haven’t posted the iconic view of the lighthouse until today. Why? I wanted this perspective of the lighthouse to have a great reflection with very little wind in terrific light.
I had given up hope that I would catch the right conditions but I convinced my wife and friends to take a detour to the lighthouse on the way from Camden to Newcastle. The ride turned out to take much longer that I thought. They probably would have made me turn back, but when driving down the northern side of the Pemaquid Penisula, there are very few choices to cut across to the other side. When we finally arrived at the lighthouse, it was late afternoon when the light is really good from this vantage point. I knew my time was limited given the looks I was getting and I quickly scrambled down the rocks, hoping that the wind was still. As you can see, it was.
I know many of you are as crazy as me to “get the shot”. If it wasn’t for the support (and patience) of our spouses and friends, we wouldn’t be successful in pursuing it.
WOW, very very nice… I love this picture!!!
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Man, you just rock these kind of shots Len! Awesome colors, beautiful processing, perfect reflections!
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A really nice take on an iconic shot Len. The way you processed it just makes it pop.
It’s hard to get a different shot of Pemaquid, but you did it. Beautiful reflection and great processing.
One of your best images, Len. This is totally awesome, man. I love everything about this. What’s not to love? LOL
Great shot!
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love it Len, such a great shot!
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LOL! I think of the many times I detour with my family in tow and they just want to get to our next destination. It’s inevitable that I come away with a great shot. You came away with a great shot!
I like having the iconic shots. Once I have that shot it allows me to go back to places and become creative. I guess that’s part of my process. I have so many places to revisit now! Great job, Len!
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I’ve seen the other shots of yours and think this one is by far the most beautiful one. That puddle placement is key. Well done buddy.
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Absolutely love this Len!!! Very cool
This has got to be one of my favorite shots of yours Len! The processing and composition are just incredible!
Curt Fleenor recently posted..Jagged Little Pill
I’m with Curt I think this might be my all time fave. That reflection is amazing.
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I can see why you wanted this shot – what a beautiful POV. Also amazingly sharp from right up close to the lighthouse. Clever work. I know the problems well when the family are in tow. My wife would say that ‘photography ruins a good walk’ – sometimes.
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One of your best Len. Love everything about this shot. Top stuff!
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Fabulous image, Len!! First rate! And yes – the support and patience of spouses is invaluable in getting the good shots – long may such support and patience continue! Happy new year.
Super looking comp. The bit of a reflection adds so much interest!
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WOW and WOW again. This is an unbelievable shot Len. I love it and I love that reflection.
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