The Country Side of New Jersey
Castle Hill Lighthouse, Newport RI
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 3 November 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Lovely shot Betty, I've never seen such a low lighthouse, but as long as it does the job !
3 Nov 2008 5:51am
@Observing: It's actually about 34 foot tall, the path leading to it is up on a cliff. It was really different to approach it from the "top".
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
What a great name for a lighthouse. Your photo of it is very much post card or travel book good. Well-framed between the trees.
3 Nov 2008 12:11pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Well shot, Betty ...... the grass seems trodden; is it a foot path toward the water?
3 Nov 2008 12:13pm
@Judy: Yes, it's a foot path leading to the lighthouse. The lighthouse is on the grounds of the Castle Hill Country Club, so we had to ask permission to park there and walk to it. It was a nice walk through woods to this path that lead to the water's edge. The next two photos will show the light house from the rocks.
JJ from Jersey City, United States
beautiful shot Betty, nicely framed with the tree's
what a unique little lighthouse and a beautiful view beyond
3 Nov 2008 12:53pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Lighthouses are so wonderful. This is a beauty.
3 Nov 2008 2:52pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Neat, Betty - reminds me of that stubby little lighthouse I keep shooting in Trinidad, California. Lovely.
3 Nov 2008 6:41pm
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Aha. Sneaking up behind the lighthouse to give it a fright?
3 Nov 2008 9:09pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
The composition works well in this shot. Creates a frame like impression.
3 Nov 2008 10:29pm
Charles from New York, United States
Nice shot. I the blues look great. It's not very often you get to look down onto a lighthouse...nice perspective.
4 Nov 2008 12:47am
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Much interest in this photo, Betty... I would have expected the lighthouse to be on higher ground.
4 Nov 2008 11:53am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/250 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
112 mm (35mm equiv.)