Diamond Head Light, Oahu

This view is from the top of Diamond Head, the famous volcanic cone which is prominent on the skyline of Honolulu. There is a trail to the top which receives huge numbers of visitors, and gives an excellent view of the city as well as this Lighthouse.

Diamond Head Light, Oahu

The original structure was built in 1899 and was renovated in 1917. It is still operational and is automated.

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Point Atkinson Lighthouse, British Columbia

Found in North Vancouver in Lighthouse Park,  Point Atkinson Lighthouse was built in 1910. It replaces a structure that was first put up in 1874. There is a bit of a hike in to the lighthouse but it is well worth it as you traverse some remnant old growth forest.

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Cabo St. Vincent, Portugal

Cape St. Vincent is the southwestern most point of Portugal. The Lighthouse that is there was built on the ruins of a 16th century Franciscan monastery. Henry the Navigator had a villa nearby. All of the buildings in the area were destroyed by the 1755 Lisbon earthquake.

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Cascais, Portugal

About30 kilometers west of Lisbon is the town of Cascais, a popular tourist destination on the cost. The whole coastal area is well worth exploring.

It gained fame in the 1800s when it was used as a resort by the Royal family of Portugal.

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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is located on a coatal strip of land on Vancouver Island’s west coast. Due to the areas high rainfall, it includes some magnificent stands of temperate rain forest. It also incluses some magnificent beaches like Long Beach, south of Tofino, which is where Captain Cook firsdt landed in the area.

Amphitrite Lighthouse

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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Cabo da roca, Portugal

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of both Portugal and Europe. It is a wild scenic spot with a picturesque lighthouse which was completed in 1772. It is about an hours drive from Lisbon.

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Point Iroquois Light

After a trip to Sault Ste Marie, I spent some time on Michigan’s upper peninsula, a place I would like to visit again when I have more time to devote to it.

This lighthouse looked gorgeous in the sun, but a touch of HDR treatment was needed to overcome the harsh light, and get back to the natural look of the scene.

The other problem that needed to be dealt with in processing was the prospective. Due to the vertical nature of the scene their was severe keystoning. If you are interested in the fix for this see Fixing Perspective.

Point Iroquois Light

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Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

The Cape Neddick Lighthouse, also known as the Nubble Light was built in York Harbor, Maine and came into use in 1879.

It is is accessed and receives a high number of annual visitors.

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

Cape Neddick (Nubble Light), Maine

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Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine is probably North America’s most photographed lighthouse. Located at Cape Elizabeth, construction was begun in 1787 at George Washington’s directive and completed in 1791.

Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine	Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine
Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine

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Bass Harbor Head Light, Maine

Bass Harbor lies just outside of Acadia National Park in Maine and at the head of the harbor lies a lovely lighthouse. It was built in 1858 and automated in 1974. There is a short trail from the parking lot which leads to the rocks below the light, and a much photographed view of the lighthouse.

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