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Montauk Point Lighthouse

© C. Appoldt

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Uploaded: October 28, 2005

Description

This is a late-afternoon shot of the lighthouse on the easternmost point of Long Island, NY. I loved the area, but if you look through the grass, you can see the WW II-era US Army-built U-Boat watchtower to the left - it really ruined the quaint appearance of the lighthouse IMHO. To hide that tower, I decided to shoot through the tall reeds.

Interesting note: the lighhouse was commissioned by George Washington.

Nikon D70 with the Sigma 24-70 @ f8 to soften the reeds, focused on the lighthouse.

Comments

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 28, 2005

Christopher, I really like your perspective on this shot; great detail & composition. #334270

Monika Sapek October 28, 2005

An interesting point of view on this lighthouse, Christopher!
Monika
#2008568

Sharon Day October 28, 2005

Gorgeous!!! I love the grasses in the foreground, the color and perspective! Well done! #2009780

Donna Dunbar October 28, 2005

Thia is gorgeous Christopher, your use of the grasses in the foreground really adds to this shot. #2010064

Nicole Kessel November 03, 2005

Great job Chris! Love the composition on this! Great idea to hide the tower. It turned out beautifully! #2030911

Sandra Freyler December 13, 2005

This is a really beautiful, Christopher! Love your perspective on this image! The sky goes perfectly well with this image because it sets the mood and blends with the tall reeds and lighthouse! Great work! #2182704

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