Smeaton's Tower Photo

Photographer’s Note

Smeaton's Tower was originally built in 1759 as a lighthouse on treacherous rocks that were situated 14 miles off shore from Plymouth. It was dismantled and the top two thirds rebuildt on the Hoe in Plymouth in 1877.

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devimeuxbe (55655) 2008-08-10 6:35

Hi Colin
Beautifull light here. The tower is full of color under this blue sky. Nice composition.
Have a nice day
Bertrand

dip (12406) 2008-08-10 12:37

Hello Colin,
beautiful composition with great clarity and amazing light,
the colors are very nice and natural,
well exposed and framed too,
very well done!
Dimitris.

asajernigan (13865) 2008-08-10 18:45

Colin,
You had a very nice day in Plymouth! The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and DOF. The red and white tower is contrasted by the deep blue sky. I have a shot of Smeaton's Tower in my gallery but the weather was not as good for me.
TFS,
Asa

LCannon (2774) 2008-08-12 23:51

What amazing colors, red, white, blue, green all work so well together! I love this shot of the bright lighthouse, well done.