Who doesn't love the lonely sentry protecting those on the dangerous waters?
I love lighthouses. I love the idea behind their purpose. A handsome representation of safety and security. If you collect them, maybe you'll find some here to add to your collection.
Ludington Lighthouse in a Snow Storm February 2007
I happened upon this while searching Flickr, and could not believe it was real. It is so enchantinly beautiful, and I just had to share it with you.
Thank you rrmhtml, for sharing your amazing photo with the rest of the world!
The oldest working lighthouse
Overlooking the North-Atlantic coast of Spain is the Tower of Hercules, the oldest working lighthouse in history. This lighthouse is almost 1900 years old and stands in A Coruña, Spain. This lighthouse has been in constant use since the 2nd century. There are references to this tower in written texts as early as 415AD! In 1788, King Carlos IV updated and reinforced the tower, which included the outer facade seen today. The Tower of Hercules is free and open to the public and is the National Monument of Spain. Tallest lighthouses
The tallest brick lighthouse is the Lanterna at Genoa, built in 1543, which stands at 246 feet tall.
The worlds tallest lighthouse is the steel Marine Tower in Japan, standing at 324 feet high.
Lighthouse coffee cups and mugs
Haunted Lighthouses
Point Lookout Light in Scotland, Maryland, is considered the most haunted lighthouse in America.Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, Toronto Islands, Toronto, Ontario, is considered the most haunted lighthouse in Canada.
Some of the most beautiful lighthouses
There are so many beautiful lighthouses, and some would say they are all beautiful, but I have chosen some amazing pictures from Flickr.Thanks to all the talented photographers.
Enjoy!
Once per year at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse they shut down the weak insipid mod...
The Lighthouse at New Brighton is also known as the Perch Rock Lighthouse, and i...
Tybee Island Lighthouse, Ga
Roker lighthouse see more great seascape shots on my website at
South Stack (Welsh: Ynys Lawd) is an island situated just off Holy Island on the...
This is the view of the lighthouse at the Venetian harbor of Chania, after the s...
Obrestad fyr (lighthouse), built in 1873Taken on a photosafari with
Ev'rybody that lives about meThey said tear that lighthouse down'Cause the big...
Another view of the Bonavista Lighthouse
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Speaking of Haunted Lighthouses...
If you are a Ghost Hunters fan, then you know of this episode already, if not, then you should check this out! They are at the St. Augustine Lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida Ghost Hunters in the Haunted Lighthouse in St. Augustine, FL.
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The Bell Rock Lighthouse
Standing about 12 miles off the coast of Angus, Scotland is the Bell Rock Lighthouse engineered by famous lighthouse architect, Robert Stevenson. This lighthouse is the oldest sea-washed lighthouse still standing today. Stevenson and his men began work on this industrial wonder of the world in 1807 with the lamp first being lit in 1811. The challenges of building a lighthouse so far from land were many, and there were numerous dangers, but Stevenson and his brave hired men never gave up. They stayed in a barracks of sorts built on stilts adjacent to the lighthouse site.Sadly, in 1810 when work was nearly completed and Stevenson could happily entertain thoughts of going home to his beloved family, Stevenson lost his twins and youngest daughter to whooping cough.
The picture of the Bell Rock Lighthouse is originally by Derek Robertson. The image was retouched by Cactus.man
and is protected under creative commons license with some rights reserved.
So majestic...
Fine lighthouse collectibles
CRYSTAL WORLD "Diamond Head Lighthouse- HI"
Using the best attributes of traditional glass cutting, along with the latest technological innovations, VistaLight by CRYSTAL WORLD transforms light into an endless array of colored spectrums. Designed by award-winning artist, Rudy Nakai, VistaLight sculptures are the perfect objet d'arts to complete any decorative setting. Utilizing a fascinating new colorization technique, each figure features separate prisms, each individually hand cut, ground and polished. Our featured piece, Diamond Head Lighthouse, honors one of Hawaii's most recognized landmarks. This historic beacon is situated on the south side of the island of Oahu. The current tower, built in 1917, continues to light the way for Pacific mariners. Stands 6-1/4" tall.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2008) 
CRYSTAL WORLD "Harbor Lighthouse"
For centuries, lighthouses have kept watch on our nation's shorelines, guiding mariners to safe harbor. A collector's favorite from CRYSTAL WORLD's Classic Collection, "Harbor Lighthouse" features a stunning rainbow crystal base. Each figure features separate prisms, each individually hand cut, ground and polished. CRYSTAL WORLD is proud to be celebrating its 25th year creating the World's Finest Crystal. Design studios, production facilities and showroom are located in S. Hackensack, NJ. Stands 2-1/8" tall.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2008)
Lemax Plymouth Corners Village Swordfish Point Lighthouse #65387
Lemax Plymouth Corners Village Swordfish Point Lighthouse
Porcelain lighted house
With rotating beacon
Adaptor included (adaptor rating: 3V DC 300mA)
Amazon Price: $38.99 (as of 12/02/2008)
You love lighthouses so much, do you want a tattoo?
Here are some of the best lighthouse tattoos found on flickr.
Perhaps you will find inspiration or ideas here for your own tattoo here.
lighthouse pa by speedyortiz
Beacon of Light by cynroux
lighthouse by stigmata1967
Montauk Lighthouse Tattoo by Crackerman
This is whats on my back by lighthouse_1968
Pics of real lighthouses that can be converted into a tattoo by a skillful artist
There are so many talented tattoo artistis out there, so if you know one, maybe these lighthouse pictures will give you some ideas.
Lighthouse in approaching Storm by autumn_leaf
Pigeon Point Lighthouse by Darvin Atkeson
Penmon Lighthouse by abstract_effects
Norah Head Lighthouse by Christopher Chan
New Brighton lighthouse by jimmedia
Manistee Lighthouse by SheldonBranford
Sun behind lighthouse by tr1307
Lighthouse Dawn by PhotoToasty
Lighthouse Wales by Semi-detached
Hatteras Lighthouse by Earl - What I Saw 2.0
Flamborough lighthouse by Corica
Morris Island Lighthouse 2 by Fandi3
A lost lighthouse found
In 1881, a cast iron 25 foot lighthouse was erected near the Wellfleet, Massachusetts harbour, replacing an ineffective light anchored atop the roof of a brick house. In 1922, the lighthouse station was deactivated. Until this year, it was believed that the lighthouse was demolished, and that was the end if that.
It wasn't. It has been found painted a ghostly white and continuing it's job on a rocky Californian cliff nearly 3,000 miles away! Now called the Point Montera Light, documentation of the transfer has been found by lighthouse researchers digitally archiving historic photographs, and was reported by Colleen MacNeney, whose parents have photographed every lighthouse in the United States.
Why the Coast Guard would move the lighthouse so far from it origin is still a mystery.
Lighthouse decor for the bathroom
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Jewelsofawe wrote...
lighthouses are cool! This lens is very cool, love it! 5* and faved it
Posted October 07, 2008
CCGAL wrote...
Love the idea of this lens! I've lensrolled it to my 2 lenses that have lighthouse info on them:
Crescent City, California - Come Back Town USA &
Crescent City Video Showcase. Our St. George Reef lighthouse is known as the most expensive AND the most dangerous, and Battery Point is reported to be haunted, so this lens is a great addition to mine; I'm so happy to have found it! Thank you for visiting Heritage Heirloom Cutting Boards - that's how I found you.
Posted October 02, 2008
LarryBass wrote...
Terrific topic for a Lens and VERY well covered to boot! I just Love the Bell Rock Lighthouse pic and story! I take the odd picture of these special structures myself, every once in awhile. They are ALL pretty Cool...
All the best,
LarryB
Posted September 16, 2008
rockycha wrote...
Love the lens! High Fives :) Thanks for visiting my coffee world today...
Posted September 10, 2008
