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Southern Sights #8 - Waipapa Point Lighthouse
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Catlins Coast, NZ. In 1881 the passenger steamer Tararua was wrecked off this shoreline and only 20 of 151 people survived. The lighthouse was built in response to this and was operational by 1884. It was one of the last 2 wooden lighthouses to be built in New Zealand. It was automated in 1976 and is still active today. Taken with Canon 450D on a bitterly cold day and so windy I had to hold on to someone to steady myself to take this photo! A terrible place for a shipwreck.

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::bingwa
06/13/10 1:39 PM GMT
I can tell that it's very by the whitecaps in the distance, showing us why it's necessary to have this lighthouse at work. Excellent shot once again.

Winona
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.scorpie
06/13/10 1:41 PM GMT
Beautiful capture as always.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::corngrowth
06/13/10 2:14 PM GMT
---a bitterly cold day and so windy I had to hold on to someone to steady myself to take this photo---

Although I know this very well, didn't realize that it's almost winter at the southern hemisphere.

Thanks for the effort you've done to offer us a wonderful capture again, Lyn!

Regards, Cornelius.
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.catweasel
06/13/10 2:46 PM GMT
Another lovely view with an interesting history.
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"Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" THOMAS STEARNS ELIOT
::Ramad
06/13/10 4:04 PM GMT
In spite of the wind and cold you have managed to get a very good shot of the lighthouse and surroundings. Excellent clarity!
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Logun7
06/13/10 4:14 PM GMT
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
.icedancer
06/13/10 4:42 PM GMT
Really like this close up image of the lovely light house. Another marvelous image
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::Hottrockin
06/13/10 4:43 PM GMT
Very stunning and grand lighthouse!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::Inkeri
06/13/10 8:08 PM GMT
A Very Beautiful photo of this Beautiful,old lighthouse.
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.Tomeast
06/13/10 11:45 PM GMT
Against that grey sky , this is so beautiful.
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::Jimbobedsel
06/14/10 1:48 PM GMT
That is a gorgeous lighthouse. Beautiful shot, Lyn.
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::SEFA
06/14/10 9:11 PM GMT
Beautiful lighthouse and a great photo. The dark sky is a perfect background for th white lighthouse.
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::0930_23
06/15/10 2:46 AM GMT
I am liking your new presentation style LE. I can't help but wonder why the reduction in size. It does give it the panoramic look. The clarity is stunning.

TicK

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.Eubeen
07/05/10 6:39 PM GMT
A lovely capture of the lighthouse. Nice contrasts in colours between the lighthouse and and sky making it stand out in your photo. Great job.
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