Fog On Bass Harbor Lighthouse
by Skip Willits
Title
Fog On Bass Harbor Lighthouse
Artist
Skip Willits
Medium
Photograph - Epson Lustre Paper
Description
A little digital fog on Bass Harbor Head.
BASS HARBOR HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
Entrance to Blue Hill Bay, ME
Atlantic Ocean
This lighthouse was built in 1858 to warn mariners of the Bass Harbor Bar and mark the entrance to Bass Harbor. This harbor offers protection from easterly gales and is one of the many picturesque harbors along Maine’s beautiful coastline. This easily accessible light is probably one of the most photographed light in Maine. It ranks right up there with Portland Head for scenic quality. The brick tower casts a red light from a fourth order Fresnel lens. One can only imagine the difficulties that keeper’s faced during foul weather. The bell tower to the left of the lighthouse had to be rung by hand during heavy fog when the automation equipment failed. To be out in the winter weather without having to perform the tedious striking of the bell every so many minutes was probably hard at best, but these dedicated people performed their duties day in and day out.
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November 8th, 2016
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Wow this image is both enigmatic and captivating!! it looks so mysterious and magical thanks to the digital fog effect!! i feel i am inside a beautiful dream, sailing a ship, looking for the closest shore to land and i finally found my destination!! very exceptional image!! L/F