The full moon of November 14, 2016 is not only the biggest, closest and brightest supermoon of this year. It’s the closest supermoon since January 26, 1948. I had some time and the right weather to photograph the super moon at Sandy Point Light. I captured the Tug Boat Captain Johnny with Sandy Point Light and the super moon. Enjoy!
Baltimore Light
A few pictures from Thursday nights boat trip on the Chesapeake Bay. Pictures of Baltimore Light and navigation buoys from the shipping channel. Great evening on the bay.
Craighill Lower Range Rear Light
Craighill Range Light Sunset
So you get two entries today got out one more time today. Great evening on the bay.
"Craighill Channel Lower Range Light Rear (Miller’s Island) was originally to be a screwpile light. The lighthouse was constructed in 1873 on 9 granite piers with a pyramidal iron skeletal tower with square central cylinder with a fourth order Fresnel lens. It is a unique style for the Chesapeake Bay and is painted with a white base, a red top and a gray lantern. This lighthouse originally had integral keeper's quarters built into its lower portion. The quarters were removed in the 1930s. This lighthouse is the tallest Maryland lighthouse."
http://www.cheslights.org/heritage/craighill.htm
Last picture is from USCG 1912? time frame
Baltimore Light
Took a chance this morning and went out on the boat. Despite a drizzle of rain the sun briefly poked its head out. Last picture is the work being completed on the light in 1901, picture from the USCG.
Cape Henry Lighthouse at Sunset
Cape Henry Lighthouse at Sunset
I have the opportunity to visit the Norfolk VA this week with my good friend and photographer Tim Lynch. We had some time this evening to visit the two lighthouses a Cape Henry. The picture above shows the second lighthouse built in 1881 and sits approximately 350 feet from the first lighthouse which was built in 1792. The lighthouses sit on Fort Story, a military base operated by the U.S. Navy, that lies within the city of Virginia Beach. To get there you must enter through Fort Story's security gates. Vehicles are subject to search and ours was searched. The guards were very courteous and polite during the search and we were though the gates within 5 mins. Both light houses are interesting and worth visiting if you are in the area.
Tim Lynch reviewing photos