As I mentioned in a previous post, my son and I spent the better part of a week scouting New England lighthouses as potential sites for his movie short. This is the first of a number of lighthouses that you will be seeing on my blog in the upcoming weeks.
Today, we take a visit to the tip of Rhode Island to see the Beavertail Lighthouse located in Jamestown. The lighthouse got it’s name after the southernmost part of Conanicut Island which is known as Beavertail, for its shape on the map. The lighthouse is now part of Beavertail State Park.
The lighthouse was built in 1749 and is considered the premier lighthouse in the state. It stands 45 feet in the air and its light is on 24 hours a day. The light provides navigation for boats entering the Narragansett Bay between Conanicut Island and Newport, Rhode Island. As can be seen in the photo, it is surrounded by rugged rocks on three sides. It is not only a destination for tourists but it is also popular with the local fisherman. In fact, I had to maneuver between fisherman to get this shot. We observed quite a few fish being caught during our visit.
All in all, the beauty and location of the lighthouse keeps it on the short list as a potential location for my son’s movie short.
Lovely shot and great processing, Len. The foreground rocks look great and this is nicely composed. Who doesn’t love a lighthouse?
Superb shot Len - excellent detail in the foreground… leads you into the frame perfectly!
I love a good lighthouse shot, and this one is great Len. As a fellow New Englander, I really enjoy seeing the local lighthouse images captured by other togs.
I love your POV here Len, and your processing is spot on. This below on a wall above a mantle for sure, amazing work
Love how the rocks pull you up to the lighthouse. Nice job on this shot!
cool shot Len! a great looking scene, well processed!
Did I tell you how much I love lighthouse pictures. Just beautiful. The composition is fantastic. The foreground rocks just lead your eye to that marvelous lighthouse.
That foreground puts things into perspective so well. Really an amazing shot.
Outstanding shot Len, love the perspective and the textures are wonderful!
Fantastic scene! Love those light houses. I may have to make a long weekend and head up this way next time I’m out in NY on business.
I really like the detail on the foreground here. Well done.
Absolutely breathtaking shot Len, I LOVE lighthouses. Can’t wait to see what else you’ve got sitting in your hopper there!!
This is stunning Len! What a great perspective. I’m going to have to try to visit this place when I head south.
Great POV Len and I love the detail in the rocks. Beautiful job!
Once again, a fabulous capture! I can’t wait to get back to the states to start shooting this stuff. As Phil said, wonderful POV here!
absolutely gorgeous!