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22-AUG-2005

8/05 - Wish You Were Here

The stereotypical vacation postcard picture - "Dear Mom, Wish you were here. Having a great time."
Getting this image - and similar shots in spots overrun by tourists (and photographers) - really takes a long time. Set up the shot (on a tripod) and then wait, and wait, and.... for an opening that's more or less "people-free" (or better, people-free and a crashing wave). This one took over 30 minutes. But, if you had to sit and kill time waiting it would be hard to find a better spot. Next year we're going back after school starts & avoid the mob-scenes.
This is the Pemequid Point lighthouse in mid-coast Maine. For a completely different view - http://www.pbase.com/ed_k/image/48399982

Nikon D70s
1/125s f/16.0 at 18.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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petesie16-Sep-2005 20:01
This is beautiful and you would never know there was anyone but you for miles around. Well done.
Kenneth Zimmerman29-Aug-2005 18:21
I've been there! This is a great spot to shoot this lighthouse. Well done!
Guest 29-Aug-2005 17:43
lovely
Mike Moats29-Aug-2005 17:35
Nice comp, details and color Ed.
Guest 29-Aug-2005 14:10
Me too!! Beautiful!