Stormy Seas

Today’s image comes to us from Nubble Light in York, Maine. As I mentioned in a previous post here, I believe that this may be the most photographed lighthouse in the country. Or at least in New England. I was there with my 8 year old son this past weekend, and we spent about 45 minutes doing our usual activities. He climbed all over the rocks, and I took some pictures. It was pretty windy, and had just rained a bit so some of the rocks were still wet. I was too nervous watching him climbing around on the wet rocks to get more than a few shots, but I like how this one turned out. I may have used a shutter speed that was a bit too long, but I still was pleased with the results. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of trying get the perfect shot of this iconic lighthouse.

And here’s a black and white conversion as well. Still deciding which version I like better.

16 thoughts on “Stormy Seas”

Great shot, I love the long exposure and think it looks about right, great effect over the rocks. As for which version, the B&W rocks it for me, the tones and contrast are spot on and there is no distractions.

Lighthouse FTW! Hmm, not sure what one I like better. I think it’s because I always think of lighthouses in color unless they are really close up. Strange I’m sure… You really do get a feel for the weather in the color image. Just feels cold.

WOW amazing shot. I can’t choose between the colr & B&W I love them both. The long exposure is perfect and I love the cascading water on that mini waterfall.

I love this lighthouse almost as Pemaquid. Very well exposed, Steven. I don’t think it is overexposed at all. I hope that my photos of Nubble turn out half as good as this. Like the color one…

I love, love, love this shot, Steven! Great work here, tons of drama and detail to take in!

I am loving this one Steven, especially the b/w version!

I’ve got to go with the B&W version. The contrast and tone in that is very good – somehow I find the large expanse of ‘brown’ in the foreground of the colour version a little overpowering. The sea is captured very well indeed.