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Leading Lights
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Uploaded: 01/29/20 9:21 AM GMT
Leading Lights
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The reddish and yellow layered towers in the sand dunes at the west coast of the peninsula Walcheren, Zeeland, The Netherlands, aren't lighthouses, but are the so called 'leading lights' or 'range lights'. The difference in height of these towers is essential, because they both are radiating a beam of light. Vessels at sea can maneuver this way that the beams are aligned in the same horizontal position, so providing a bearing for vessels in order to achieve a safe passage in entering a shallow or dangerous channel like this one.
PS: this image is taken in the Fall of 2019.
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.koca
01/29/20 9:33 AM GMT
What a perspective, what a beauty. Wide space, I love it. Super capture, Cornelius.
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I remember so well keeping the leading lights aligned while approaching ports giving 10 to 15 degrees leeway because of the current (Mombasa, Noumea in French New Caledonia etc.). Nice photo withe beacon on the green/yellow land Cornelius.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
I always learn something when viewing your pictures and reading your narratives. Thanks Mr C.
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What a terrific image this one is my friend. Love the composition, the depth, and your narrative is very informative. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Beauty and functionality come to mind in this wonderful scene SEA.
Quite ingenious way to warn the Captains.
Looks like they could send another type signal from the other tower.
The curve of the shoreline is captivating.
Wonder composition per usual.
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Quite ingenious way to warn the Captains.
Looks like they could send another type signal from the other tower.
The curve of the shoreline is captivating.
Wonder composition per usual.
OFT
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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
Lovely scene and something to learn about your beautiful country.
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Wonderful beach scene and expansive view...I feel like I have the beach all to myself :)
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Awesome area and scene Mr. C but I looked on Google Maps for 30 minutes and I cannot locate this but I know I'm close:):) Oh, what are the rows of structures jetting out into the water every few hundred feet??????
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BB
Bruce,
About the geographical position: please check-out this link.
On the beaches of the peninsula Walcheren, breakwaters, consisting of wooden poles, have been installed every 200 meters. These breakwaters are primarily responsible for weakening the coastal erosive effect of the tidal stream. They've been there for around 600 years.
The breakwaters consist often more than 700 posts with lengths of 3.50, 4.00 and 4.50 meters and more, with a diameter of about 20 cm. They are mostly made of European oak. This sturdy wood retains its good properties for at least 15 to 25 years.
Best regards, Cornelius ⚓
About the geographical position: please check-out this link.
On the beaches of the peninsula Walcheren, breakwaters, consisting of wooden poles, have been installed every 200 meters. These breakwaters are primarily responsible for weakening the coastal erosive effect of the tidal stream. They've been there for around 600 years.
The breakwaters consist often more than 700 posts with lengths of 3.50, 4.00 and 4.50 meters and more, with a diameter of about 20 cm. They are mostly made of European oak. This sturdy wood retains its good properties for at least 15 to 25 years.
Best regards, Cornelius ⚓
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This is so interesting Mr C. - and a great wide shot.
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The Amen of nature is always a flower .... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Stunning capture, the proportion of the land and sky is excellent.
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interesting information about a beautiful picture, well captured ... Ro
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
