Point Bonita Lighthouse
Uploaded: January 12, 2013
Point Bonita Lighthouse is a short drive North from San Francisco, perched on a cliff near the opening of San Francisco Bay. It's accessible via a steep 1/2 mile walking path, the last part of which passes through a small tunnel which was cut by hand through the cliff. The tunnel is only open from 12:30 to 3:30, ensuring the worst possible lighting for photographs, but even so, the charming lighthouse is well worth a visit. The final approach to the lighthouse is via a tiny bridge designed to echo the lines of the Golden Gate Bridge. I've attached another image showing the approach leading up to the tunnel.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 5.20 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot S100
Martha R. Mazon January 12, 2013
The path approaching the cliff through which a tunnel was cut by hand in 1876. #1508512Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 12, 2013
Great lead in lines, a beautiful lighthouse. Nice tones, it looks great in b & w!! #10511547Tiia Vissak January 12, 2013
great tones, light & perspective! #10511549Carol Quina January 12, 2013
Great leading lines & comp. Interesting in B&W, and probably gorgeous in color too! #10511614Joy Rector January 12, 2013
beautiful #10511629John Connolly January 12, 2013
A wonderful set of B&W images Martha! I know I would make the effort to visit this great light! #10511691Patrick Rouzes January 12, 2013
Tones, clarity, perspective, moody lighting and scene are spectacular! WTG,Martha!Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 12, 2013
Wonderful B&W images, Martha! :-) k #10512191Colette M. Metcalf January 13, 2013
Very nice capture!!! #10512655Chris Budny January 13, 2013
I love that someone thought to mimic the Golden Gate on this little wood bridge! :) Nice POV for this shot! #10512831Sylvia Rourke January 13, 2013
Great shot, tks for the info #10513610Sylvia Rourke January 13, 2013
Great shot, tks for the info #10513611Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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