Pigeon Point's 24 Points of Light
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Photo Info
| Uploaded | November 14, 2010 |
| Taken | November 13, 2010 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D90 |
| Exposure | 73 sec at f/4.5 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 12 mm |
| ISO | 100 |
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Two years ago in early November I bought my current and first DSLR camera. I had not done any night shooting prior to my coming to the annual lighting of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse’s Fresnel Lens. I was a nervous wreck trying to get set up, and a fellow photographer even attempted to sabotage me by telling me to do things that made my shots worse.
I came away that evening with a decent shot, but because I used a high ISO a very grainy shot. Well, it’s been two years and they re-lit the lens tonight and I was able to try getting that shot one more time.
I met some wonderful people and got to hang with my friend Paul and even saw another flickr contact I haven’t seen in a while. The lens will not be lit again for another two to four years, so I guess this one will have to be it for a while.
Camera: Nikon D90
Exposure: 73 Seconds
Aperture: f/4.5
Focus: 12 mm
ISO Speed: 100
60 responses
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Carlos Aviles (Deleted) said (15 Nov 2010):
It came out great
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Jean Pierre Vacherot (Deleted) gave props (15 Nov 2010):
Great...
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manoj kumar gave props (15 Nov 2010):
wonderful!!!
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Jason Webster gave props (15 Nov 2010):
the light rays are very cool.
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Chibelle gave props (15 Nov 2010):
Like a Beautiful Dream!!!
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Jens Kornacker gave props (15 Nov 2010):
gorgeous!
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Mark Gilliland gave props (15 Nov 2010):
This is a great shot!! Beautiful!!
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stuart s gave props (16 Nov 2010):
Pretty remarkable shot.
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Linda Houghton gave props (16 Nov 2010):
Fantastic!
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Billy Houckham said (16 Nov 2010):
Wonderful image
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Niko Vujevic said (27 Nov 2010):
You got a spectacular shot. I stayed there a couple of years ago and I remembered this place being so windy. Never managed to get this far out from the hostel...
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Niko Vujevic gave props (27 Nov 2010):
Good job!
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Silvano Ahel gave props (12 Dec 2010):
great photo, very nice gallery
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Christian Buecker said (16 Dec 2010):
it's a fake isn't it? Can't believe it!
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Mag TY gave props (16 Dec 2010):
WOW!
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stuart page gave props (17 Dec 2010):
Awesome shot.
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misha otaared gave props (18 Dec 2010):
a gorgeous capture -- beautifully done.
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (19 Dec 2010):
i love this!
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mark yugawa gave props (22 Dec 2010):
this is fabulous indeed, another awesome night shot matt
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Kelly Nichols gave props (22 Dec 2010):
Awesome photo!
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Laura Brown gave props (22 Dec 2010):
Fantastic Shot!
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Michael Fuchs gave props (22 Dec 2010):
This is a very beautiful photograph. I’m glad you were persistent and went back.
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Antje Woolum gave props (22 Dec 2010):
magnificent!!!!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (23 Dec 2010):
This is fabulous!!!
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carmen rugel gave props (23 Dec 2010):
Great shot!!!
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Jon Scally said (23 Dec 2010):
Beautiful capture
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Winky Vivas (Deleted) said (23 Dec 2010):
An incredible image. Wonderful colors, composition, and lighting. Your work is outstanding...
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Celina Ortelli gave props (23 Dec 2010):
wow! beautiful!
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Robert Larrazolo gave props (24 Dec 2010):
SO COOL!
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Donna Weston gave props (24 Dec 2010):
Beautiful shot!!
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Sarah Springer (Deleted) said (25 Dec 2010):
This image really fits the definition of awesome! I have been to this lighthouse many times but only during the day. It is extremely well done-Bravo
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JD Braxton gave props (26 Dec 2010):
very nice. i think you came away with the better shot this time around. patience pays and good things come to those who wait.
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Al Gieryna gave props (26 Dec 2010):
Fantabulous photo! I agree with Julian your patience made off.
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Rose Jones said (27 Dec 2010):
Well - you captured it this time - fantastic - so clear and bright and beautiful - wonderful work.
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Denise Regan said (29 Dec 2010):
Well done!! 73 seconds...wow!!
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Hunaid H gave props (30 Dec 2010):
Great job Matt, the cold soggy and endless wait for the 15 minutes along with competition for space, was still worth the wait
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Tim E (Deleted) said (30 Dec 2010):
wonderful!
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Bill Bungard said (31 Dec 2010):
I just shot some light houses the past few months. I want to throw mine away now. :-)
Fantastic job. I too have run into some folks trying to take me down the wrong path. -
Jesse Edsell-Vetter gave props (3 Jan 2011):
The composition is perfect as is the exposure!
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rahul koli gave props (10 Jan 2011):
realy fabulous
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Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (16 Jan 2011):
Incredible capture! Totally awesome shot!
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Merike Mäll gave props (3 Feb 2011):
väga hea
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Richard Hawkins gave props (13 Jan 2012):
by the looks of this shoot you got it right
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Jason Platt gave props (14 Feb 2012):
jaw dropper..speechless..
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Jules Healy said (24 Feb 2012):
Sheer brilliance!!
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je suis moi gave props (24 Feb 2012):
most excellent
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Nadeem Shafi gave props (27 Feb 2012):
I think you nailed it. Awesome.
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Ma. Dolores Guillén Solís gave props (29 Feb 2012):
Extraordinary image! Very beautiful!
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E1 Wall-Cough said (17 Mar 2012):
Bravo
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Brett Erickson gave props (19 Mar 2012):
Simply fantastic. Nice work.
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Kara Sutherland gave props (21 Mar 2012):
Beautiful!!!!!!
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Rachelle Crockett gave props (28 Mar 2012):
I can't believe a fellow photographer would do that :-/ Karma will get to him/her one day... .... I'm so glad you got another chance to take this shot because it is MAGNIFICENT!!!! One of the most unique and gorgeous images I have EVER seen! Belongs on the wall of a freaking mansion, no joke! This is an amazing piece of art!
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James Wiley gave props (29 Mar 2012):
Just outstanding and voted!
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John Linton gave props (5 Apr 2012):
Oh YEAH! Rad!
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John Linton said (5 Apr 2012):
I drove down the coast with my son and stopped to take a few shots of this amazing lighthouse. I don't think I've ever seen a better lighthouse shot than this one.
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carmen rugel gave props (30 Apr 2012):
got my vote!
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Davide Simone (Deleted) gave props (5 May 2012):
wonderful!!!
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bagrat gave props (9 May 2012):
This is a very good photo, but it would be outstanding if you cropped off some of the foreground to just below the creek on the left. Well done!
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Carol Dandrade gave props (10 May 2012):
Well worth the wait!
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Stephen McKenna gave props (10 May 2012):
This is gorgeous
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