2006.11.18
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Once a year, they illuminate the 4 ton Fresnel lens at Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The impractical old lens is magic, casting beams in every direction.
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Sunset at Pigeon Point lighthouse
It was a perfect night for the lighting. The weather along the coast was mild and the sunset was spectacular.
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Aero Beam
The Fresnel lens is no longer in regular use, having been replaced long ago by a small but reliable rotating light. The light appears off center in this photo since it's located outside the lantern room, bolted on the rail.
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Spokes of Light
The moving spokes of light created by the Fresnel lens are very beautiful. The lens throws beams in 24 directions, and the entire lens slowly rotates.
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