This image is from the southernmost part of the Jersey Shore in Cape May. The Cape May Lighthouse was built in 1859 and continues to provide light to the cape. The light is the third of its kind although the first two would be under water today due to beach erosion. The lighthouse tower is about 157 feet tall. The walls were designed to withstand winds several times above hurricane force. The lighthouse is owned by the state of New Jersey.
This image was taken from the grounds of the lighthouse shortly after dawn. The light gave the clouds some wonderful color that acted as a nice backdrop to the white lighthouse tower.
That is one tall lighthouse. And you’re right about the morning colors. They are the perfect background to the lighthouse.
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Wonderful shot, Len. The early morning sky compliments this scene very nicely. Gotta love these old lighthouses.
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Len, great photo. I love the old lighthouses!
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Wow, beautiful light and image Len. The color in the clouds really make it!
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I would totally live here!
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Beautiful Len. Love your lighthouse shots.
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Cool lighthouse and a great shot.
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Great capture, Len. That color is fantastic!
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those are some magical clouds Len, nice work
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I’m guessing this is tall for a lighthouse - it certainly looks it. The colour in the clouds really complements the scene. I like this composition - very simple number of elements but they all fit together so well.
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Those clouds provide a perfect backdrop for the lighthouse, Len. Even in this great light, the shot would not have had anywhere near the impact it has if the clouds weren’t there.
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Beautiful light in this image Len!
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Len, This looks familiar! Nicely captured!
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Hard to top lighthouses as a photo subject. Well done.
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