Contributions of the group Lighthouses

Greece, Lefkada, Pipis Boats Marina

nobody@ipernity.com (Alexander Prolygin) — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:54:24 +0000

The right light

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:29:48 +0000

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Replacing the Cape St George lighthouse , this one (at right) was erected in 1898 and first lit on 1 May 1899. It operated until January 1994, when it was replaced by the new solar powered LED light at left (and the site was de-manned - lighthouse keeper's house at right). The old light apparently is still lit for an annual Lighthouse Weekend in August of most years. As can be seen in the background, this is clearly at the entrance to Jervis Bay. View large. Happy Wednesday Wall, everyone.

Flag End!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:40:27 +0000

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The flag has not fared well and appears to have faced many a stiff breeze, the dog appears more interested in the out of shot food van, while his owners enjoy an ice cream and take in the view!,
Captured on a warm early April day on the Somerset Coast at Watchet,

The sign writing on the far quay is a quote from
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge which was written here! and first published in 1798.

HFF and a good weekend!,,,,, Better large perhaps !

"What, where, why?" Wall

nobody@ipernity.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:41:17 +0000

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You'll find the answer to "what and where" in the PiPs, also in the map detail at right. Which leaves open the question of "why?" I'm afraid you'll have to wait until Friday's HFF for the answer. :-) Happy Wednesday Wall, everyone.

Leitfeuer Pagensand-Nord

nobody@ipernity.com (volker_hmbg) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:39:45 +0000

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Contest Without Prize (2026/05 CWP) "Clouds"

nobody@ipernity.com (Jo WaLo) — Wed, 06 May 2026 09:44:44 +0000

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Wolken über dem Leuchtturm Eierland auf Texel. Nikon Coolpix P7100, Nikkor 6.0-42.6mm f2.8-5.6, Oktober 2025

Germany - Lindau, harbour

nobody@ipernity.com (Jaap van 't Veen) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:16:19 +0000

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One of the most well known sites in Lindau is the entrance to the harbour, consisting of the Bavarian lion and a lighthouse. Seen from the shore on the left, the imposing, six meters high sandstone lion statue and on the right hand side the new lighthouse with a height of 33 meters. Between the two structures one has a splendid view towards Lake Constance and the Austrian and Swiss Alps.

Marina View.

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:07:28 +0000

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Watchet Marina is a sheltered 150-berth marina located within the historic Watchet Harbour on the Somerset coast in the Bristol Channel, UK. It offers a safe haven for boats with good access for cruising along the South West England and Welsh coastlines.
The surrounding town of Watchet is a charming coastal spot with quaint houses, shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. Nearby attractions include the West Somerset Steam Railway (which runs alongside the marina),

HBM and a good week, planters still awaiting flowers, Wind blowing off of the channel still a little chilly.

Lighthouse with Fence

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:59:46 +0000

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A misty view of the Loch Indaal Lighthouse, Port Charlotte, Island of Islay.
Discovered in the archives and taken on the first of many visits to The Whisky Island,
The lighthouse (also known as Rubh'an Duin or Rubha an Duin) is a picturesque, compact lighthouse on the southeast side of the Rhinns of Islay peninsula, on the island of Islay (one of Scotland's Inner Hebrides, often called the "Queen of the Hebrides" or "whisky island"). It sits near the village of Port Charlotte, overlooking the sea loch of the same name.

Built: 1869 by renowned Scottish lighthouse engineers David and Thomas Stevenson, About 13 metres (43 ft) — a relatively short, "stumpy" white cylindrical brick tower with a balcony, lantern room, black dome, and ochre/yellow trim

HFF and a good weekend ,,,,,,,, in 16.9 format therefore a large view may be good!

Island Navigation Light!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:55:42 +0000

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A bench around the base of
The Isle of Whithorn Light (also known as Isle Head Lighthouse or locally as The Cairn) is a small, historic navigation beacon located on the headland at the tip of the Isle of Whithorn, a picturesque coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. This is one of the most southerly points in Scotland, overlooking the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea.
The structure is a distinctive square, white-painted stone tower, roughly 4 meters (about 13 feet) tall, with a modern lantern on top. It serves as a light beacon for mariners, characterised by a flashing white light (with red sectors) every 3 seconds and a focal height of around 20 meters.

Historians suggest the original structure dates back possibly to the medieval period or before the 18th century, originally perhaps featuring a fire lit on the roof for basic navigation. HBM!

Hartland Point Lighthouse

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:07:25 +0000

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Another retro look from 2010.

A grade II listed building at Hartland Point, Devon. The point marks the western limit (on the English side) of the Bristol Channel with the Atlantic Ocean continuing to the west.
Designed by Sir James Douglass, construction began in November 1873. The light was electrified in 1927. The tower was automated in 1984 and controlled from Trinity House Operations Centre at Harwich in Essex. The keepers' dwellings have since been demolished to make room for a Helipad to be constructed. This was necessary due to the precarious nature of the access road which is liable to frequent rock falls and landslips. Vehicular access is now very difficult and the gates tend to remain locked. The fog signal was discontinued in 2010.
Having carried out a thorough assessment of the requirements for Aids to Navigation off Hartland Point, Trinity House determined that the light at this location could be reduced to a nominal range of 8 nautical miles. This light can be more economically provided by a modern LED beacon in front of the original lighthouse, with no detriment to the safety of the Mariner. Consequently, the old light was decommissioned in 2012.
The Lighthouse was marketed and sold by Trinity House at a £500,000 guide price, consisting of "the former lighthouse, three bedroom living accommodation over two storeys, various stores, a helipad and access via a surfaced road that leads up the cliff to the gated entrance. The site in total amounts to about 16 acres of cliff and coastline, and has the best sea views in the area.

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HWW Reykjavik Iceland 1st August 2012

nobody@ipernity.com (Loose_Grip/Pete) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:44:55 +0000

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The yellow of Norðurgarður (North Mole Head) Lighthouse stands out in the evening sunlight at the entrance to Reykjavik harbour. The mist & cloud is forming in the distance shrouding the mountains northeast of the city.

Lighthouse and Hotel/Restaurant (HFF)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:47:15 +0000

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Taken during our visit to Namibia on our 2018 World Cruise.

This lonely lighthouse on Pelican Point might be interesting by itself, but there is a working restaurant also located at the very end of the sand spit near the port of Walvis Bay.

(possible update in 2026, the restaurant is no longer listed on Google Maps)

Nothing around. The only view is the harbor, seals, and ships.

Seems to be a working ATON.

Image processed with GIMP.

Ostsee-Eis

nobody@ipernity.com (Chrissy) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:19:34 +0000

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Der Wunsch war groß und der Karneval hat mir in die Karten gespielt.
Da in der Karnevalshochburg in der Voreifel so viele Menschen in den rheinischen Frohsinn involviert sind, wäre es müßig, leere Klassen zu unterrichten. Daher liegen fast alle unsere beweglichen Ferientage hier und ich konnte tatsächlich zum Ostsee-Eis.
Hier ist der Leuchtturm von Sassnitz bei Kaiserwetter. Wir konnten bei -2°C in der Sonne sitzen und ein Fischbrötchen genießen. Es waren zwar viele Leute da, aber die Stimmung war entspannt.
Morgen geht es wieder mit dem Zug zurück durch die Republik. Bis dahin lasse ich mich noch etwas vom Eis beeindrucken.

Niederlande - Leuchtturm Nieuwe Sluis

nobody@ipernity.com (Guido Werner) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:37:47 +0000

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Auf der Rückfahrt von unserem Urlaub in Belgien haben wir einen Stopp beim Leuchtturm Nieuwe Sluis eingelegt. Dieser befindet sich in dem Hafenstädtchen Breskens, das zur Gemeinde Sluis in der niederländischen Provinz Zeeland gehört. Breskens liegt am südlichen Ufer der Mündung der Westerschelde in die Nordsee.

Auf diesem Foto ist der denkmalgeschützte Leuchtturm zu sehen. Dieser ist von April bis Oktober an den Wochenenden und im Sommer teilweise auch freitags geöffnet. Man kann ihn dann im Inneren bis ganz oben hinaufsteigen und durch verschiedene Fenster den Ausblick auf die Umgebung genießen.

Homepage Leuchtturm Nieuwe Sluis

A window on Lladdwyn Island

nobody@ipernity.com (Herb Riddle) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:14:34 +0000

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A colourful view of Tŵr Mawr lighthouse on Lladdwyn Island through the old window of St Dwynwen’s Church. This is a ruined medieval church dedicated to St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, often seen as the Welsh equivalent of St Valentine. It was a place of pilgrimage during the Middle Ages as archaeological work has shown traces of earlier buildings beneath the present ruins, indicating a long and complex ecclesiastical history. It has a cross shaped plan.
Tŵr Mawr lighthouse is Welsh for “great tower” and started life as an unlit marker it was improved with lighting in 1846. It was made redundant when the smaller nearby tower was fitted with more modern equipment in 1975

The PiP shows the same lighthouse taken last year.

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Leuchtturm Bunthäuser Spitze

nobody@ipernity.com (Kalli) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:33:08 +0000

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Hier teilt sich die Elbe in Norder- und Süderelbe, um hinter Wilhelmsburg wieder zusammenzufließen.
Es sieht im Januar 2026 wieder so aus, wie zwei Jahre zuvor.
Deshalb habe ich mir den erneuten Gang durch die Kälte erspart. ☺
In ein paar Wochen sieht es wieder so aus:
www.ipernity.com/doc/kalli/43298944

Seul au monde ou presque....

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:50:15 +0000

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Rabat, Maroc.

Yellow wild flowers / Fleurs sauvages et jaunes

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:35:29 +0000

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West Saint Modeste, Labrador, Terre-Neuve (Newfoundland), Canada.

Un phare discret en vue depuis la route 510 (Labrador)

nobody@ipernity.com (Léopold) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:35:56 +0000

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West Saint Modeste, Labrador, Terre-Neuve (Newfoundland), Canada.

Nous y étions en moto et ce fut magique.

Magical roadtrip in motorcycle.