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Uploaded: August 10, 2011 02:02:39

Description

Robert H. Manning must have been the most popular guy who ever lived in Empire, Michigan because after his death in 1989 his friends and relatives raised the funds to build this memorial lighthouse in his honor. From what I gather Mr. Manning was an avid fisherman who frequently stayed out on Lake Michigan until after sunset and often commented that a lighthouse would make his trip home easier. This memorial was lit in 1990 and is situated in a small park bordered by Lake Michigan to the west, Lake Glen to the east and Sleeping Bear Dunes to the north. Empire itself is one of the beach communities that line Michigan's western shore that makes you want to chuck it all and move there.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 36.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Avril Young August 10, 2011

Beautiful capture and composition Greg, thanks for the very interesting story about Robert Manning he sure must have been loved.... #1399930

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 10, 2011

What a great story! #9594369

Douglas Pignet August 10, 2011

wonderful capture and story #9594379

Michelle Alton August 10, 2011

A gorgeous capture in the difficult brilliant sunshine. The story is wonderful too. #9594468

Jack Gaskin August 10, 2011

NICE SHOT & LOCAL COLOR STORY.
A THOUGHT Perhaps he got lost or sank and they built this out of a sense of GUILT

JUST A SECOND OPTION to consider Human Nature being what it is !!! #9594487

Gina Cormier August 10, 2011

Excellent story and image!!! #9594716

Monnie Ryan August 10, 2011

Wonderful capture with an interesting backstory, Greg! And I couldn't agree more about living somewhere (anywhere!) along that beautiful coast! #9594794

Ron McEwan August 10, 2011

Great shooting and thanks for the info, well done, hope to see this with in a month or so. #9594998

Barbara Waldoch August 10, 2011

Love this lighthouse, it has great appeal! #9595877

Mary Timman September 26, 2011

Congratulations on this Beautiful Finalist. #9694709

Merna L. Nobile October 02, 2011

OH MY GOSH! How did I miss this and why did you not tell me? Andlook at you with the Topaz filters! "The Wall" is a spectacular find and the angle is just right. I want to come to see you and park right in front. Please be sure to let me know when you win something, I am so slow getting to all of the photos that you must help me out. CONGRATULATIONS.......Merna #9711464

Merna L. Nobile October 02, 2011

I AM SO SORRY THE ABOVE MESSAGE WAS SENT BY MISTAKE. MERNA
CORRECT MESSAGE:
Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna

#9711586


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