Guiding Light

Today my husband and I had the pleasure of visiting the Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The lighthouse was built in 1827 where the Susquehanna River meets the tidal flow of the Chesapeake Bay. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in continuous operation on the East Coast. Fully restored, the Lighthouse and Keeper’s House are open to the public on weekends from April to October. We climbed to the top to view the light with its magnificent prism reflecting glass.

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Pam J ^club

I am a Lighthouse fanatic.

You were so lucky !

Beautiful old Frenzel lens too

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

The lens is most impressive, but I wish they would keep it clean. If I had a rag on me I would have brushed off the insects and dust, lol!

Yes, I know how lucky I am; I am also within 10 miles of the Turkey Point Lighthouse, located about 5 miles south of North East, Maryland. It can only be reached by hiking a 1.5 mile trail.

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8 years ago.

Pam J ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

I have many books.. and about 800 pics(ir so !) and sites galour ! I also have a few small lights.. its the bathroom theme too.

Frenzels are actually irreplaceable... so least touched the better !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you so much for the info on Frenzel lens; I googled it and discovered that this particular light house is using a 4th order lens.

Lighthouses are beautiful and fascinating, aren't they? ;-)

8 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

Outstanding shot, Val !!! *************

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you so very much, Marie-claire! :-))

8 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

I think we all need a guiding light of some kind in these dark and troubled times Val ... hope you found some inspiration up there whilst taking this lovely shot! :)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

I'm always inspired by the beauty of lighthouses; my husband and I are big lighthouse enthusiasts! Thanks for visiting, Paul :-))

8 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club

A different lighthouse photo and it seems to be a mosquito cemetery! ;-DD

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg ^club

Thank you, Dida! The only thing that bothered me about visiting the top of the lighthouse were all the dead insects everywhere! Wish I had a dust rag, lol! ;-)

8 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg ^club has replied to Valfal ^club

...at your next visit! ;-DD

8 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Brilliantly captured Well done Valerie Regards Tess

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Thank you so very much, Tess :-))

8 years ago.

Puzzler4879

Thanks for the great shot, information and for the idea for another travel destination! I hope we can get down there someday for the tour.

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8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Puzzler4879

You are most welcome, John! The light house is but one of many places to visit in Havre de Grace! :-))

8 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Thanks for showing and for the interesting text ! Wish you a very nice week ahead !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you so much, Ulrich! have a great week, my friend :-))

8 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Terrific capture!

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8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you so much, William! :-)

8 years ago.

Hélène Lombard

Un cliché intéressant sur ce joli phare !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Hélène Lombard

Merci beaucoup, Helene! :-))

8 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Bien vu et bien rendu..Un vrai plaisir de monter sur place et de l'observer de tout prêt .

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Merci beaucoup, Malik :-))

8 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

The object and the photograph are splendid, Valerie !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you so very much, Chrisiane! :-))

8 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Your beautiful capture is greatly admired

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8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you very much, June :-))

8 years ago.

menonfire ^club

Das Licht das viele nach Hause geleitet ;-) ! Grüße MAIK

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to menonfire ^club

Vielen danke, MAIK! :-))

8 years ago.

Esther ^club

Wonderful capture of the light.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thanks so much, Esther :-))

8 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Yeah, what Mick said. That's a beauty, Val. :)

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thanks so much, Karen! :-))

8 years ago.

Jan Klimczak

Ktoś zawołał. Więcej światła! I miał rację.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jan Klimczak

Dziękuję bardzo, Jan! Cieszę się, że chcesz! :-)

8 years ago.

Misou 49 ^club

Jolis reflets !

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Misou 49 ^club

Merci beaucoup, Misou! :-))

8 years ago.

Jenny McIntyre ^club

Wow you must have had to climb way up to get this picture. What a fantastic photo

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jenny McIntyre ^club

Thank you so much, Jenny! Actually, the lighthouse is not very tall at all, but it is extremely difficult to enter the lightroom as you must climb a narrow ladder and go through a very narrow opening. Not for the faint of heart, that's for sure!

8 years ago.

Jürgen

das aufsteigen bis in die Spitze hat sich sicherlich gelohnt. Es muss eine wunderbare Sicht gewesen sein.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jürgen

Ja, war es; Vielen Dank, Jürgen! :-)

8 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautifully captured.
Congrats on Explore.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks so much, Jaap :-))

8 years ago.

Gisela Plewe ^club

I am always fascinated to see lighthouses with their big lenses. Your picture is very impressive.

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Gisela Plewe ^club

Thank you so much, Gisela! :-))

8 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Very beautiful this original photo
nice W/end Valfal

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Thank you very much, Roland! :-))

8 years ago.

Jan

Stunning capture Val!

8 years ago.

Valfal ^club has replied to Jan

Thanks so very much, Jan! :-))

8 years ago.

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

excellent**************************

8 years ago.

Treasa Ui Cionaodha

Hi Valerie
Back to say Congratulations on Explore Frontpage & What's Hot. Well deserved for this image. Regards Tess.

8 years ago.

Fantasyfan

Cool piece

8 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

This is an attractive and fascinating shot Val. I imagine the views from the top must have been pretty amazing too.

8 years ago.

Eve

La récompense de la montée !
Bonne semaine Valérie

8 years ago.

RHH ^club

Wonderful. Love lighthouses.

8 years ago.

RHH ^club

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8 years ago.

RHH ^club

Congratulations on Explore.

8 years ago.

J.Garcia ^club

GREAT!

8 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

Absolutely gorgeous shot! These lights are so amazing, imagine what it would cost these days to make a stunning chunk of crystal that big, now.

8 years ago.

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