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Old 08-01-2009, 05:32 PM
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Default PIgeon Point Lighthouse
I want to go inside this lighthouse, but it's been "temporarily" closed for a safety assessment since 2002. Now that I have a 300mm zoom, I'm going back to take more pictures.

Composition is a little off, but I still like this shot. If my post-processing skills were better, I'd take a stab at editing out the fence around the lighthouse.

Obligatory Wide Angle Lighthouse Shot

Did a little post-processing to bring out the window frame (and crop).

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Old 08-01-2009, 05:44 PM
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That second one is great !! Nicely composed first one but the second had me go oooh nice so must be good
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Old 08-01-2009, 05:46 PM
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I think the composition is great! Beautiful views. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-01-2009, 05:55 PM
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Composition looks fine to me. The shoreline draws my eye up to the lighthouse nicely. Beautiful closeup of the window frame too. Great job!
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I like these shots a lot...both of them.
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Love the first shot. Good job.
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Old 08-01-2009, 08:17 PM
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Your first shot is postcard quality. Nicely done.
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Beautiful shots, man. I really like the atmosphere of the first one, something peaceful yet lonely about it. Thanks for sharing.
 

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