Exquisite Beauty Aglow
There are those occasions when a scene is so captivating that it seems best admired by saying nothing. Such is the case with the beauty of a Fresnel lens aglow.
While at Maine’s Owls Head Lighthouse recently, the opportunity presented itself to observe dusk meld into nightfall. At the center of twilight’s transition was the riveting beauty of the beacon’s fourth order Fresnel lens, which grew more powerful and alluring by the moment.
Few things speak to our souls like a guiding light against the darkness, so I hope a few of these photos might stir your imagination like they did mine!
Breathtaking, Bob. You know, we came close to being stationed at Owl’s Head. When Cuttyhunk was condemned, Dad was “shopping” for a light and Owl’s Head was available….Dad looked at “all those steps,” and thought ice in winter!! Oh, my! But instead another keeper got dibs on it and we got West Chop for which we were very grateful, of course. Our other possibilities were Alcatraz (yes!) and Cape Elizabeth. We received a letter from the warden at Alcatraz advising against it as he felt “something bad was about to happen, no place to bring another kid,” and, yes, in about a year there was a huge riot; and with Cape Elizabeth my mother became great pen friends with Shirley Morong! So, all ended well. Seamond. Thank you for the wonderful lens pictures.
Very nice pictures! I have never been to the light at night! it gives you a different perspective!
Just beautiful!
Lens looks like it is made of gold. Beautiful!!!!
Beautiful! Thank you.
Bob and Ann,
I have never experienced Owls Head Light at twilight. Absolutely beautiful images!
Thanks,
Vince
Bob, Love the photo “Reflections of Beauty”. One of my favorites. Thanks for sharing. marla
Absolutely stunning and fantastic photography! Bob,you certainly capture the beauty of the lighthouse and the lens. 🙂
Great photo’s again ……