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Marquette Harbor Lighthouse

© Paul R. Nelson

Marquette Harbor Lighthouse

Uploaded: November 26, 2013

Description

Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS II, 100mm, f/22, 1/5 sec, ISO 320
Located on a rocky point on Lake Superior near downtown Marquette, Michigan, the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse has been guiding ships into Marquette Harbor since 1866.

Comments

Michelle Alton February 01, 2014

A stunner! All the vertical yellow trees and the beautiful landscape element stand this image from the crowd. Congratulations! #1561797

Nancy Marie Ricketts February 01, 2014

Congratulations, Paul, on your GOLD winner ! #10962078

Kevin OToole February 01, 2014

Congratulations, Paul. Love the vibrant colors with the gloomy sky. #10962132

Paul R. Nelson February 01, 2014

Thank you, Michelle, Marie and Kevin. I was fortunate to be there at the right time. #10962155

Memoriee G. Sconce February 01, 2014

Congrats on this one great capture and lighting.
Memoriee #10962215

Deborah Lewinson level-addict February 01, 2014

Huge congrats on your win, Paul, for this gorgeous image!

Debby #10962348

Anita Hogue February 01, 2014

Congratulations on your second place winner! #10962548

Paul R. Nelson February 01, 2014

Thank you, Memoriee, Debby and Anita. I really appreciate the encouraging comments. #10962867

Denny E. Barnes level-classic February 01, 2014

Big congratulations on your second place win, Paul! Excellent! #10962872

Paul R. Nelson February 01, 2014

Thank you, Denny. #10963021

Beatriz Rocha level-classic February 01, 2014

Congratulations Paul on this wonderful win! #10963310

Susan D. Royce level-classic February 01, 2014

Congratulations, Paul! Outstanding composition. #10963331

Paul R. Nelson February 01, 2014

Thank you, Beatriz, thank you, Susan. #10963366

Ann Lyssenko level-classic February 03, 2014

Congratulations on being a winner with this image Paul. Lake Superior has a look and feel that you have captured so well in this image. Ann #10965517

Paul R. Nelson February 04, 2014

Thank you, Ann. It is nice to hear from someone familiar with Lake Superior. #10966013

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 06, 2014

Huge CONGRATZ on your terrific capture and Gold Winner, Paul!!!!

UB. #10968042

Paul R. Nelson February 06, 2014

Thank you, Usman. #10968659

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 13, 2014

One of the most beautiful lighthouse images I've ever seen Paul! Congrats on your very well deserved gold badge win! #10974970

Paul R. Nelson February 13, 2014

Thank you, Joannie. I really appreciate the very encouraging compliment. #10975145

Merna L. Nobile February 15, 2014

A new year, new photos and plenty awards to go around. Congratulations! #10976337

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 22, 2015

Hard to believe I never said a thing about this. Belated Congratulations on your Gold Win. #11251874

John D. Roach level-addict July 14, 2016

Quite nice...congrats. #11495535

Paul R. Nelson July 14, 2016

Thank you John! #11495578

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 14, 2016

GORGEOUS image Paul, CONGRATULATIONS!! <>< #11495622

Patricia A. Casey level-classic July 14, 2016

Who doesn't love lighthouses???? What a glorious capture of one that I've not seen. Congratulations on POTD & on all the Gold attributed to this fantastic shot! Cheers, Paul !!!! =^..^= #11495735

Paul R. Nelson July 14, 2016

Thank you Nancy! Thank you Patricia! #11495762

Randall V. Rainey level-deluxe July 14, 2016

Very nice and congratulations on the wins. This image deserves it... #11495772

Lisa B. North July 14, 2016

A brilliant image!! Love the dark sky and colorful red lighthouse! Rocks and water add to the scene! Love it! Congrats!! #11495798

Paul R. Nelson July 14, 2016

Thank you Randall, thank you Lisa! #11495859

Lydia Williams level-classic July 15, 2016

Wow, so beautiful....well done Paul...and a big congratulations on your goldens! #11496098

Cynthia j. Lesley July 16, 2016

Beautiful, captivating, sharp and colorful capture!!!! #11496214

Oscar J. Pung level-classic July 18, 2016

Congratulations on the awards and the POTD for this beautiful, dramatic photo Paul. #11496806

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