Cape Neddick (Nubble) lighthouse, York, ME
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February 28, 2014
Great scene and really stands out against that Blue sky fabulous composition.
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Location
This photograph was taken in York, Maine on a cool, crisp day in February 2014. My sons girlfriend was visiting from Washington, DC at the time and wanted to experience life in Maine since she had never before explored this part of New England. So what better place to visit than the famous lighthouse called, Cape Neddick or commonly known as "The Nubble". This structure is considered the most famous American icon and a classic example of a lighthouse which was built in 1879 and is still in use today.Time
This photo was taken at 1:58 in the afternoon.Lighting
The weather and lighting on this particular day was absolutely spectacular. It was one of those days in New England that was "just perfect". It had just snowed a little bit which created a scene that exemplifies what makes Maine one of the most beautiful areas in the country to visit in the winter. The weather was cool and crisp with a contrasting deep blue sky and not a cloud in sight. What made this day perfect, is that you could walk around in February without the bone chilling cold air and tons of snow to contend with that we normally experience this time of year.Equipment
I used my Canon camera Rebel SL 1/EOS 100 D. I used a typical zoon lens with a a range of 55 to 250. I did not need to use a flash and did not want to use a tripod since I wanted the freedom to move around and take lots of individual photos from many different angles.Inspiration
I have always had a fascination with lighthouses and what they are used for. For example, they are used by mariners as a guide to return to port. The Nubble was built in 1879 and is still in use today. It stands on Nubble Island about 100 yards off of Cape Neddick Point in Maine and is one of the last 8 lights in Maine to still have it's Fresnel lens. The tower is lined with brick and sheathed in cast iron. It is 41 feet tall and the light is 88 feet above sea level because of the additional height of the steep rocky islet on which it stands.Editing
I did not have to do any post-processing except for the normal "clean up". I was actually surprised to look at this photo after it was taken to see such brilliant colors including the most beautiful blue sky I had ever seen. What you see in the photo is true to life.In my camera bag
I carry a few Canon lenses such as a zoom lens 55-250 and my macro lens EF 100 mm, 1:2.8 just in case. Taking macro photos is a passion of mine lately. I carry the basic Canon instruction manual as well as a few Rocketfish filters such as the circular polarized and 8-point star.Feedback
Just follow your passion!!! In my opinion, if you have a passion for something, you will go the extra mile to see that you take the best photos you can of a particular subject. I happen to love hiking, boating, wildlife, and being around the ocean as much as I can. If you take a look at my gallery, you will see that most of my photos are centered around these subjects.
