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Just an iconic view of one of our Oregon coastal lighthouses

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all suggestions welcome

Technical Details

Sony A1

Exposure Time: 1/2500 sec
F Number: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 400
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: -1.3 EV
Focal Length: 200 mm
FE 28-200mm OSS

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Lovely!! Gorgeous light and a very pleasing composition with the diagonal line of the rock and hillside. And the perfect weather!

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Sandy, I too love the dynamic, strong, simple composition. Well done placing a lighthouse over those rocks!

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This is one of my favourite views and one of my favourite lighthouses on the Oregon coast and here I really like how the darker blue of the sky and water make the light rocks pop. Also, it’s really great that you timed this so we can see the light of the lighthouse.

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Thanks., Tom … … Hah, you didn’t ask how many attempts there were til I caught the light flashing… :slight_smile:

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Sandy, This remind me of the lighthouses I know.

In my eyes, the diagonal of the land vs sky balances the photo because of the fog. The soft sunlight on the guano and lighthouse really draw attention to the rocky cliffs and the white buildings. I really like the position of the light within the lighthouse because it does not overwhelm the structure of the light housing and the dimmer light lets my eyes rove throughout the photo. I can hear the “moo” of the lighthouse and the birds calling. For me, the only negative is the distracting white dot to the right of the buildings.

By the way, how many photos did you junk to get this one?

A top photo.

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LOL - actually, not that many - I timed the light and then took about 4 (slow) bursts of about 10. I didn’t notice that dot! Thanks -

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I love the atmosphere in this image, @SandyR-B! Moody and yet calming. Nicely composed and processed, really nothing I can pick on here. We’re spending the summer in Oregon, leaving in a week, and driving up the entire coast (for probably the 6th or 7th time - never gets old) and I can’t wait to fill up some memory cards. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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Hi Bret - have a great time! This guide is one I’ve recommended to people

Also, stop in any shop to find a free 10x12 “Oregon 101” guide - all the best places to eat, stay, etc
Looking forward to your great images!

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This is awesome, thank you!