Next
Herb Riddle

Herb Riddle club

Posted: 24 Jul 2022

Taken: 14 Jun 2022

19 favorites     10 comments    145 visits

1/1250 • f/8.0 • 40.0 mm • ISO 400 •

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D7100

EXIF - See more details

See also...

Keywords

2022 •
Belmullet •
Blacksod •
County_Mayo •

Authorizations, license

Visible by: Everyone
All rights reserved
145 visits

Blacksod Lighthouse

Our trip to this end of the Belmullet peninsular gives us a look at the harbour (pip) and its unique castellated granite lighthouse. Through automation the lighthouse keepers have left but it is still open to visitors on appointment.
A 150-year-old lighthouse, it sits resolute at the end of Blacksod’s working pier, where the catch of the day will always include wild Atlantic lobster. The area boasts jaw-dropping scenery and offers sanctuary for Irish whales and dolphins.
In 1969 a man named Tom McClean rowed from Newfoundland to Blacksod Bay. He used the telephone in Blacksod Lighthouse to phone his sponsors, Gilette Razor Company. As part of his sponsorship deal he was to appear cleanly shaven when meeting the press at Blacksod Pier!
www.greatlighthouses.com/lighthouses/blacksod-lighthouse

Enjoy full screen.

Erhard Bernstein, Nouchetdu38, J. Gafarot, Pics-UM and 15 other people have particularly liked this photo

10 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
The building is quite different from other lighthouses; well seen and captured Herb.
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Impressive, Herb !
2 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Bonito faro en esa atmósfera de clima norteño.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Marije Aguillo club
Yes, very typical weather here. Glad you liked it.
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
What an unusual, but splendid looking lighthouse. I thought at first someone had had the idea of adding a light to a residential building...........although I read that it has also doubled up as a Post Office and Weather Station.......and currently as a helicopter base.

It certainly seems to be in great condition, given it's age and the battering it must get in bad weather.

A cracking shot Herb and a very interesting link.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Hi Keith. Always glad to see you and read your views. Yes, I had thought about mentioning the helicopter pad. Like you I thought that article was very interesting. I think the lighthouse would have looked better in the sun. I have others too from the seaward direction that you might yet see.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
You capture cloudy skies really well Herb. I guess we have a lot of practice in the UK...they are not easy though. The coloured shutters enhance the picture well, and it's nice to see it in the background of your PiP.

Have a good new week. Cheers, Rosa.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
Just seen your comment here Rosa. The skies we have to master, or they look simply dark grey or white. Yes the lighthouse shutters do add a bit of character and colour.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
A superb shot, Herb!
The edifice is a little odd but very interesting and it's actually quite attractive and photogenic, yet I can't put my finger on why this should be!
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andy Rodker club
I can quite understand your comment here Andy. Not the prettiest lighthouse on the block but one full of character.

Cheers. Herb
2 years ago.

Sign-in to write a comment.