Killarney Lighthouse - Storm

© Ray Thoms

Killarney Lighthouse - Storm

Uploaded: October 30, 2010

Description

This is the sight when we first arrived and knew it would a great day for photos....
The Killarney Lighthouse is described a s "pepper shaker" type....it is 25 feet high and located on a rocky outcrop 30 feet above the water. The light is 50 feet above the water so you can see the wave action is very high.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Douglas Pignet October 30, 2010

Another great seascape with a wonderful stormy looking sea...Well done Ray #1322512

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 30, 2010

WOW!! Love the rough water and composition. This is a real beauty, Ray. #9005061

Tiia Vissak October 30, 2010

cool colors & timing! #9005117

Monnie Ryan October 30, 2010

Hey, I know a Jack who's really into lighthouses...could it be...:-D Absolutely beautiful, Ray -- perfect composition to catch the wave action as and give a great perspective on what that cute little lighthouse sees! #9005156

Jack Ryan October 30, 2010

WOW! You certainly nailed the timing in this one...and the POV/comp is outstanding. Excellent color and clarity...plus all those whitecaps...a really wonderful and impressive image. Very, very well done...and thanks for the compliment and the link. Much appreciated. #9005167

John Connolly October 30, 2010

It certainly looks like a good sea is running, Ray! This is a beautifully composed story telling capture, well done my friend! #9005256

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 30, 2010

Spectacular wave action, splash, colors, tones, textures, clarity, perspective,timimg, & mood captured here, Ray! Winner in my book & hope to see this again! #9005315

Ron McEwan October 30, 2010

Love the water color and the action Ray, this is a dramatic shot as well as beautiful #9005324

Gord MacEachern October 30, 2010

Ray, you did good to stand your ground there. Fantastic capture, really like the lakes color and roughness here! #9005452

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 30, 2010

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Ray! :-) k #9005604

Susan Weisensel October 30, 2010

This is so wonderful Ray, you timing is perfect, the waves are outstanding. #9005767

Dick W. Wyatt October 31, 2010

This is a real beauty, Ray. #9005828

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 07, 2010

Outstanding, Ray!! Your capture of the action, color, detail and the timing are fantastic!! Exceptionally well done!! #9019600

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