Beacon on the Rock [Contest Winner Pool January 2011 ]
Uploaded: January 20, 2011 18:58:31
JANUARY 2011 ~ FINALIST ~ TRAVEL & PLACE
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The Fisgard Lighthouse at Fort Rodd Hill, located a short distance from Victoria, BC, is a National Historic Site.
The first lighthouse on Canada's west coast is still in operation! There hasn't been a keeper here since the light was automated in 1929, but every year many thousands of visitors step inside a real l9th century light, and capture some of the feeling of ships wrecked and lives saved.
Built by the British in 1860, when Vancouver Island was not yet part of Canada, Fisgard's red brick house and white tower has stood faithfully at the entrance to Esquimalt Harbour.
Once a beacon for the British Royal Navy's Pacific Squadron, today Fisgard still marks home base for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Michelle Alton January 21, 2011
A gorgeous capture with stunning light. #1346080Nikki McDonald January 21, 2011
Gorgeous light and color, Sharon, and a wonderful perspective. #9182571Pranay Koka January 21, 2011
The clarity and sharpness of the pic is superb. Great shot! #9184018Kim Lund January 21, 2011
The photo is awesome! I also really liked your history and background to this light. Way to go! #9184092Josie Detmers January 21, 2011
Beautiful lighthouse, and the birds make a wonderful addition!! #9184426Kay E. Mahoney February 10, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.#9226130
Merna L. Nobile February 10, 2011
Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9228175Rosemary Sampson February 10, 2011
Wonderful capture. Lighting is awesome. Well done! #9228297Stefania Barbier February 11, 2011
gorgeous finalist, congratulations!!! #9230679Renee Doyle February 11, 2011
Beautiful light and comp Sharon!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!! #9233016Patrick Rouzes February 12, 2011
Glorious lighting, clarity, tones, colors, perspective, mood & beauty captured here, Sharon! Congratulations on this exceptional finalist, indeed! #9237023Joannie Bertucci February 12, 2011
How in the heck did I miss this image...I love lighthouses and yours, Sharon, is so beautifully presented! Your lighting and composition are so lovely! Congrats on your finalist! #9237081Ron McEwan February 13, 2011
Beautifully captured in the low warm light. Congrats on getting Silver Sharon #9237318Karen Celella February 13, 2011
Congratulations on your excellent finalist, Sharon. #9237441Tiia Vissak February 13, 2011
Congratulations! #9238197Yulianto Soeroso February 17, 2011
this always make inpiration , the story or the nature and other thing in my mind hihi good capture and view sharon #9245971Clyde Smith February 18, 2011
Congratulations on a beautiful Finalist Sharon. #9249297Sharon Sawyer March 01, 2011
Thank you all for your awesome comments!!! I appreciate each & every one! #9269067Carole L. Parker June 08, 2011
Well, this one went right to my favorites. Wonderful #9450855Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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