Louisbourg Light Photo

Photographer’s Note

I've been promising my wife that I'd upload this image for over two years. I don't know why I've put it off, but here it is.

The lighthouse at the harbour of Louisbourg was the second lighthouse constructed in North America (after Boston Light in Massachusetts). It's been torn down, burned down, or otherwise destroyed several times since, however. The current structure dates from the 20th century. But it's still a beauty. I liked this lighthouse much better than its more famous cousin at Peggy's Cove. Maybe that had to do with the fact that I had it all to myself this morning for about an hour and a half.

I got to this point at sunrise because there are some beautiful sea cliffs here. As I was shooting out to sea, I happened to turn and look the opposite direction (toward the lighthouse), and saw the clouds turning reddish-pink like you see here. Fortunate timing.

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evojim (205) 2009-10-22 18:12

Beautiful soft light.

Jim

Waylim (11081) 2009-10-22 18:28

Hi Clark,
This is such a beautiful shot, I love it.
Beautiful and dramatic sky with scatter clouds illuminated by the sunset colors. Composition is spot on with the all elements in the right position, I wish you POV could have been higher so we can see a bit more of the water, that is my wishful thinking. Love the soft texture and smoothness of the color and tone. The foreground seem much brighter than the back, Perhaps the flash fired, which is great. Love to see Nova Scotia one day.
Way

AROBN54 (10789) 2009-10-22 19:24

Oh now, that IS a lovely photo, Clark.
Wonderfully composed, beautiful clear color, marvelous morning light. Everything is just so clear. The green of the grass, the lighthouse itself, that unbelievable sky. I love how you can see the islands in the distance on the left hand side. No wonder your wife wanted you to post it. It's fabulous. Many thanks and kind regards,
Shelly

jwmunro (6375) 2009-10-22 19:39

Hello Clark -

Sometimes the best light is behind us - I found that many times at icons such as Arches, Canyonlands, and even Monument Valley. This image is perfect - sift pastel colors, nice details, and and a great composition to boot. Well done!

Thank you for sharing.

John

avene (11084) 2009-10-23 5:25

hi Clark,
the streak of pink in the sky is great, it's as if there was another lighthouse behind the hill signalling the one we see. as usually with lighthouses, I get a feeling it is standing on the edge of the world, like a lonely sentinel. moody shot, I like a lot.

best,
Kristine

chawax (6147) 2009-10-23 9:58

Hi Clark,
A very simple composition, but a perfectly composed one ! The lighthouse is perfectely placed in the photo. The path in the grass drives us to the small hill and the lighthouse top of it. The light is very beautiful and the sky is great.
Regards,
Olivier

Bartleby (5094) 2009-10-23 14:14

Hi clark,
wonderful...those pinkish clouds are the icing on the cake. Well done.

Philippe