Lighthouse On The Rocks Photo

Photographer’s Note

Pemaquid Point Light
Pemaquid Pt., Maine
The light at Pemaquid was originally built during the presidency of John Quicy Adams, in 1827, at a cost of $2,800. Faulty construction was blamed for the quick deterioration of the tower, which was rebuilt with double walls in 1835. The tower is only 38 ft tall, but it's placement on a rock ledge gives the light a 79 ft. focal plane. Flashing a white light every 6 seconds, Pemaquid's fourth-order fresnel is visible for 14 miles.
Head south off US 1 from Damariscotta ... it's about 16 miles to the point. The pickett fence, which is a work of art, is worth the trip alone. The lightkeeper's house is now a museum, and there is an art gallery at the park, but the best part of this trip is climbing around on the point itself, enjoying the spectacular scenery and taking the inevitable photo of the light reflected in a tidal pool.

Over the years, many ships have been impaled on the rocks of Pemaquid's point. There is one especially poignant story of a man who sailed for the new world in 1635 on the Angel Gabriel, leaving his wife behind to follow him when he had established a new home. The Angel Gabriel was smashed to pieces during an August storm. Although the man survived, his wife was afraid to follow him on such a perilous journey, and he was unable to face the journey back to England, so they never saw each other again.

Pemaquid’'s rugged point is a wonderful spot for solitary reflection as the sun, the sea, and the lighthouse beacon perform their timeless cycles.

Dyerco, ktanska, cfreire, vmf-214, fulvio52, phwall, asajernigan, dareco, snunney, s_lush, Gerrit, Charo, plimrn, nchen2000, PaulVDV has marked this note useful

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Gerrit (36967) 2008-11-03 17:22

HI Tom,
a beautiful and original photo, Excellent POV to capture the reflection of the lighthouse in the pool and a great perspective.
Regards, Gerrit

gneufeld (15519) 2008-11-03 17:54

Hi Tom,
A great idea to catch some reflections in that little impromptu pond. Very interesting perspective with strong depth ad details. Well done and TFS. Gerald

Dyerco (9640) 2008-11-03 23:45

Hi Tom
You have captured a fine image here utilizing the natural lines in the rocks as a lead to the lighthouse. Also a wonderful reflection of the lighthouse.
Very well done.
Phil

snunney (37033) 2008-11-04 1:21

Hello Tom,
I was also fascinated by these striated rock when I visited Pemaquid many years ago now. The tones and textures are a photographer's dream. Good capture of the lighthouse and its reflection but it's the rocks that are the star for me. The lady gingerly making her way across them is a nice bonus.

dareco (17104) 2008-11-04 2:59

As you know I really love these pictures and wish I had taken it myself :) An awesome reflection and very good depth and detail. TFS

asajernigan (14898) 2008-11-04 3:21

Tom,
Your composition is great here including the pool of water with the great reflection. The people on the rocks give us a nice sense of scale. The lighting and colors are fine but the sharpness is a little soft on the lighthouse and buildings. I think that I would rather had the lighthouse in sharp focus with a little softness in the foreground (just my taste).
TFS,
Asa

phwall (5974) 2008-11-04 3:22

Hi Tom,
I went back through your gallery because I thought I was having a senior moment looking at this shot, thinking I'd seen it before.
I liked it then and i like it now. Nice variation.
Cheers
Peter

rodgerg (27003) 2008-11-04 3:42

Congratulations Tom for this incredible, wonderful, superb reflection! POV very well selected too with the rocks in the FG which gives a nice prospect.
I classifed this photo in my favourities,
Best regards,
Roger

jplebrun (17945) 2008-11-04 4:32

Hi Tom
bien vu ce phare qi se mire dans la mare d'eau, toutes ces couleurs de ces rochers revalorisent le cliché.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-11-04 10:02

Hi, Tom.
Those textures in the rock are priceless, I remember them from a previous similar post of yours. Outstanding perspective, amazing view, great note : the full package. TFS!
Have a good day, hugs to B&G, I'll be seeing ya soon.
Cheers,
Fulvio.

vmf-214 (1624) 2008-11-04 10:22

Hi Tom,

Wonderful capture you caught and very intresting striated rock, The details and colors are perfect wonderful reflection of the light house. Well done Tom.

Regards
Jason.

cfreire (11727) 2008-11-04 15:15

Hi Tom,
Very interesting capture which the rocks are impressive and added a good graphism. I've enjoyed of the lighthouse's reflections on the water. The inclusion of the people was welcome indeed. Well done. Regards, Consuelo

ktanska (17083) 2008-11-05 4:27

Hi Tom,
Excellent wide angle seashore shot. Stripy rocks remind of Baltic Sea coastline. Strong perspective. The little pool is perfectly placed to reflect the lighthouse.
Kari

Charo (33218) 2008-11-06 7:59

Hello Tom,
Again this place with a slightly different composition. Excellent reflexes and unique perspective. Good job.
Best regards,
Charo

plimrn (20101) 2008-11-06 21:40

Hi Tom,
Amazing to get the lighthouse reflected in the pool; excellent detail and color. Interesting rock formations and fascintaing note.
HLJ, Pat

nchen2000 (102) 2008-11-14 19:16

Hello Tom:
Execllent composition.
The house reflected in the tidal pool attracted me.
Best regards,
Nelson

PaulVDV (5495) 2008-11-22 13:23

Hello Tom,
At first sight I found this a very strange picture with all these rugged rocks but then I found the textures of the rocks of a fantastic beautyness.
All the lines in this rugged landscape lead us to the white lighthouse and the surrounding buildings and in the middle we find the wonderful reflection of the tower.
Well done !
Best regards, Paul