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Pigeon Point Lighthouse north of Santa Cruz, California is no longer in service, but still stands as a picturesque reminder of days long ago when its beacon war...
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse north of Santa Cruz, California is no longer in service, but still stands as a picturesque reminder of days long ago when its beacon warned sailors of the rocky hazards along the coast. As summer approaches, ice plant drapes brilliant colored blooms along the embankments.
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Awards
People's Choice in LIGHTHOUSE Photo Challenge
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Winner in National Lighthouse Day Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Beauty In The Clouds Photo Contest
Winner in Cliffs by the Seashore Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Lighthouse Beauty Photo Contest
Winner in Light House Photo Challenge
Top Shot Award
Winner in Lighthouses Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in The Moving Clouds Photo Contest
Winner in Lighthouse Photos Photo Challenge
Amateur Winner Rule Of Thirds Extravaganza Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Rule Of Thirds Extravaganza Photo Contest
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Member Selection Award
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 26 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 25 Photo Contest
Runner Up in Monthly Pro Vol 24 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 24 Photo Contest
Winner in Rule Of Thirds In The Landscapes Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in 5000 Dramatic Landscapes Photo Contest
Runner Up in Monthly Pro Vol 22 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in The Battle Of Amateurs Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Vol 22 Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Superior Skill
Genius
Virtuoso
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trainwoman
May 06, 2016
This is wonderful...the clouds..the water...the lighthouse...perfection AND the color. WOW WOW. WOW
mcampi
May 06, 2016
Wonderful capture. Love all the textures and colors. You have the rule of 1/3,POV and subject nailed. Congrats this is another winner.
carolcardillo
May 06, 2016
Ditto! Wow! Superb edit. Great colors and details, and the clouds are very cool!
DorisSeybold
May 08, 2016
everytime you take a shot of this lighthouse - it turnes out as a masterpiece!! Very beautiful!!!
mihrt
May 12, 2016
wow what a fabulous capture. The detail, colour in the landscape, the view to the Ocean, and that sky!! and the lighthouse, man, this is so beautiful!
Pamelabole
June 17, 2016
Gorgeous!!! I have seen this Lighthouse many times, but not sure i have ever seen it look more beautiful!!! Amazing capture....love the bits of color and that sky!!
Pamelabole
June 17, 2016
Oh.....I just saw this shot was a contest finalist....so well deserved and congrats!!!!
KayBrewer
June 18, 2016
You are On-A-Roll! Congratulations, Nina - finalist Battle of Amateurs contest!
trainwoman
June 19, 2016
Congratulations on the runner up finish in the monthly pro contest. I am very happy for you
mcampi
June 19, 2016
congrats on your Por Vol Runner up award. You nailed this shot. Your eye keeps getting sharper and sharper... Mark
Bazz
June 19, 2016
Congratulations Nina on Runner Up in Monthly Pro Vol 22 Photo Contest for June, 2016. Well deserved!!!!
estercastillo08
June 22, 2016
Congratulations again Nina, Won Runner Up Monthly Pro 22, so happy on your win, ester
Wingsofrainbow
July 14, 2016
I am not proffesional fotografer, I am Artist , and i see the clouds haven't been there , did you edit sky , included clouds after in photoshop ? Thank you for answer
DutchTouch
July 19, 2016
I have a picture of this lighthouse from 8 years ago! Looks like a brownie snapshot next to this beauty!
mihrt
August 09, 2016
it's no wonder you have won so many awards for this capture - it is so stunning, Voted 5000 Dramatic Landscapes
Pamelabole
August 30, 2016
Congrats again, on another win as a contest finalist.....so deserved!!! : ) Still lovin' this photo!!! : )
KayBrewer
September 21, 2016
Nina, congratulations! Finalist in the Monthly Pro contest. Good luck!!!
mihrt
September 22, 2016
CONGRATS Nina for Monthly Pro Contest Finalist - a super image that is always gaining more attention - totally love this shot - well deserving of every accolade!!!
KayBrewer
September 26, 2016
Congratulations, Nina. You're on a roll! Finalist in the Monthly Pro 24 contest!!!
Mann-Niyati
October 15, 2016
Hi Neena This is Stunning, I recently Bought D700 With 80-400 vrii Now looking for a little cheaper wide angle lens . Please let me know what lens you have used for this . Thank you. I also want to know if other party can work good. Thanks for your time.
KayBrewer
November 05, 2016
Yowser, this fantastic photo is finalist in the Monthly Pro contest! Good job and good luck!
David_Blakley_Photography
November 07, 2016
Nina, so exquisitely done - like a fine oil on canvas painting.
GayleLucci
November 11, 2016
Scenic beauty, Nina! Interesting clouds that have a long exposure look, cotton candy effect to them while the water has the detail.
snhoffman2002
November 16, 2016
This is such a magical lighthouse and you captured its beauty and the stunning coastline too. Great job!
KayBrewer
December 08, 2016
This is apparently a winner - look at all the finalist wins! And now another - Monthly Pro - congratulations, my good friend!
RDVPhotography
December 08, 2016
Nina, congratulations on making the finals in the Monthly Property Contest, also see it was VB selection : D
mihrt
December 08, 2016
Congrats Nina for Finalist in Monthly Pro Dec 2016 and also your Member Selection Award Dec. 2016 !!! this composition truly deserves it!
JoanLoBo
December 31, 2016
perfect time of year for this capture. The purple flowers really make the scene pop.
mcampi
March 12, 2017
Congrats on another win this picture is brilliant .. The POV and the wonderful sky really make this a winner.
jfischerphotography
March 12, 2017
Looks very similar to Yaquina Head Lighthouse a ways further up the coast in Oregon. Beautiful capture!
Weller95
March 12, 2017
Love this shot off the light house and the clouds in the background makes this shot works, good job :)
LindyLouMo
March 16, 2017
One of my favorite places to take pics. Just hold the camera up and every photo is stunning. Gorgeous.
Pamelabole
March 17, 2017
Still loving it!!!!!!!! Congrats again on a very well deserved win!!!
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KayBrewer
March 17, 2017
Yea, Nina! Amateur Winner Rule of Thirds contest!!! More big prizes :)))))) (You shoulda won)
mihrt
April 14, 2017
Congrats on Winning Amazing Rule of Thirds Contest for March Nina..........so well deserved!!
johnboywalton196
April 15, 2017
Superb sea, sky and object image. Breathtaking colours and depth, well captured.
carolcardillo
May 23, 2017
I'm sorry I missed seeing so many more awards for this! Congrats, again, Nina!!!
LindyLouMo
June 18, 2017
I discovered this breathtaking place many years ago. Pigeon Point is a hostel with the NorCal hostel system. Gorgeous photo.
AlisonRashel
October 13, 2017
Breattaking...i really like how the capture shows the darkness of the water against the light of the lighthouse.
brianbaitystudio
April 05, 2018
thank you for your title and story with the location. i feel this is the correct way to submit photos, well done!!
debbiespeed
July 15, 2018
Could this be Yaquina Lighthouse??? It is a beautiful picture, I love it!!!
debbiespeed
July 15, 2018
I guess it is in California so could not be the one in Oregon that looks a lot like this! One of my very favorites!
Pamelabole
August 04, 2019
Still loving it!! Congrats on being a Contest Finalist, again!! Good Luck!! : )
valerieluker
August 05, 2019
This is an absolute perfect photo! Just gorgeous! I could stare at this photo all day!
Emerald_
August 16, 2019
Scrolling through some amazing photos and one catches my eye. I had the feeling I knew that lighthouse... turns out it’s right around the corner from where I live!
alanwinans
November 07, 2019
This is most likely the most beautiful lighthouse picture I have ever seen.
lizziemellis
December 14, 2019
I loved visiting pigeon point, next time I am in San Francisco I hope to visit the lighthouse again and take photographs. Beautifully done Nina gets my vote good luck:-)
carolcardillo
December 20, 2019
You ranked 4th in Landscapes out of 315K, Nina Girl..........wow wee!!
capsfos
December 20, 2019
This looks so much like Yaquina Lighthouse in Oregon, which is still in operation! Fabulous capture.
JayneBug
January 28, 2020
Superior image and capture. The color is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on your award.
franklinabbott
March 30, 2021
After looking at all of the photographs entered in the Lighthouse Challenge your entry is by far the best one!!! Hands down!!
mcampi
Mar 10
Congrats on another win this is an amazing capture of a great lighthouse and fantastic landscape.
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