South Stack Lighthouse by myrrhluz

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Sep 29, 2011

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"South Stack (Welsh: Ynys Lawd) is an island situated just off Holy Island on the North West coast of Anglesey. It is famous as the location of one of Wales' most spectacular lighthouses. The South Stack Lighthouse has warned passing ships of the treacherous rocks below since its completion in 1809. The 28 m (91 ft) lighthouse was designed by Daniel Alexander and the main light is visible to passing vessels for 28 miles, and was designed to allow safe passage for ships on the treacherous Dublin - Holyhead - Liverpool sea route. It provides the first beacon along the northern coast of Anglesey for east-bound ships. It is followed by lighthouses, fog horns and other markers at North Stack, Holyhead breakwater, The Skerries, the Mice and at the north-east tip of the island Trwyn-Du. The lighthouse is operated remotely by Trinity House." (Wikipedia) Taken in 1979 or 1980. We went in late fall and the lighthouse was not open for tours. I would have loved to gone inside. This is also a good place to see puffins, but they weren't there when we were there. Good reasons to go back someday. :) Thanks for viewing and for previous comments and favs!

Comments (30)

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GiMi53

3:55AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Beautiful image + great information ! Thanks for sharing ! :~)

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jayfar

4:49AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Very textural could be a painting, very nice image.

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bimm3d

6:01AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

wonderful place!!

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morningglory

6:01AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Beautiful scenery, and I like the textured look.

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blondeblurr

6:29AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Spectacular vista - most charming! and definitely a good reason to re-visit, but it's been a long time since the first, things may have even changed, ever so slightly? Lighthouses seem to have something enigmatic, an almost mystic sort of pull like 'Abenteuer- or Wanderlust' for me ... You did it great justice by texturising it, Lucinda BB

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magnus073

8:28AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

This is really a stunning photo Lucinda, and really blew me away in full size view. It's easy to see how this place became such a landmark over time, and it was a pleasure to read the history of it. Sorry you never got to go inside, but at least you get to treasure this lovely view.

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Faemike55

8:33AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Fantastic capture beautiful view

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jendellas

9:02AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Fabulous capture, what a sham it was not open!!!

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durleybeachbum

9:17AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

It looks so lonely, I think it's the blues!

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dragonmuse

9:34AM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Lovely scene. I too like the postwork.

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helanker

12:17PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Wonderful shot that looks alnost like a painting. It could actually be an exciting painting Lucinda !

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Bossie_Boots

12:40PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Just beautiful superb work !!

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dochtersions

12:41PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

This is like a beautiful painting, dear friend. the colors and sky gives it a wonderful mood. Oh, I just see, Helle says the same about seeing a painting in it ;-) Wonderful done, Lucinda ♥

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drifterlee

12:57PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Gorgeous shot!

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emmecielle

3:33PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Excellent image, Lucinda! Fantastic colours and atmosphere! :)

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mickeyrony

3:49PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

I like the lighthouse . As they bring peace to the seaman And I've always been impressed by them. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) J'aime bien les Phares . Ils apportent comme la paix aux marins Et j'ai toujours été impressionner par eux . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))

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sandra46

5:02PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

SUPERLATIVE, FANTASTIC IMAGE!

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mariogiannecchini

5:13PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Wonderful scenery , Lucinda ! Fantastic colors and great image !Interesting info !

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MagikUnicorn

6:12PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

B E A U T I F U L Love it...wowww

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flavia49

6:32PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

marvelous image and fabulous atmosphere!

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goodoleboy

6:48PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Lots of blue in this Wuthering Heights ambiance type of capture, Lucinda. Interesting information, also. And is that ISO noise or postwork I see on the image?

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npauling

7:15PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

A super capture of this beautiful light house and what great lighting you caught, giving it this lovely mellow colour. The light from the lighthouse makes a great focal point too.

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jocko500

9:13PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

look like a painting here. love the sky .

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mgtcs

10:05PM | Thu, 29 September 2011

Ahhhh....Lucinda this is a very beautiful view my dear friend, wonderful place and you captured it superbly, looks like a painting, outstanding work!

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wysiwig

12:34AM | Fri, 30 September 2011

The dominant color really adds to the lonely, moody feel of this image. And then we have that one spot of light. It must have lifted the spirits of many mariners over the years. Outstanding choice of texture.

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