"Portland Head Light #1"

© Jeffrey R. Bange

"Portland Head Light #1"

Uploaded: July 07, 2016 17:50:26 | Entered: July 07, 2016 17:55:27

Description

Construction began on the lighthouse in 1787 at the directive of George Washington and was completed during 1790.

The lighthouse is 101 feet tall and was first lit on January 10, 1791.

Lens: EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM

Camera was hand held.



Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 07, 2016

Gorgeous capture. Great light and colors, Jeff. #1662617

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 07, 2016

A beautiful capture of the most photographed lighthouse in the USA! Excellent light, colors and clarity, Jeff! #11493237

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 08, 2016

A real classic - Outstanding capture Jeff! #11493278

Candace M. Cleveland July 08, 2016

Perfect capture for an advertisement.... Gorgeous! #11493292

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 08, 2016

What a pretty shot of the lighthouse, Jeff!! Excellent work! #11493315

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 08, 2016

Nice capture. Beautiful lighthouse. #11493461

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 31, 2016

Beautiful Finalist. Congrats!! #11511441

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