Icy Sentinel
by Gales Of November
Title
Icy Sentinel
Artist
Gales Of November
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A lighthouse has stood watch over the entrance to the Grand River since 1839. Currently, there are three lights here. They are located in Grand Haven State Park and recently the city of Grand Haven obtained ownership of the structures. Some restoration work was done in 2013 and will continue in 2014.
The South Pierhead Inner Light was constructed in 1905 and continues to be used as a navigational aid. It has a height of 36 feet. The top of the light is visible just behind the ice piled on the north side of the Entrance Light.
The South Pierhead Entrance Light is located at the end of the 1,100 foot long south pier. It contains a light at a height of 36 feet, but also housed the foghorn. The Entrance Light sits on a piece of concrete that looks like a ship's bow. This is to help it weather storms. Here, ice encases the north side of the light, indicating the direction of the prevailing winds.
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March 23rd, 2014
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William Beuther
Cold, foreboding, and beautiful! The red really makes it pop.
Gales Of November replied:
Thank you, William. There wasn't much other than white here. I hear this building is going to receive a new coat of paint in the near future.
Deb Halloran
Hi Christopher, What a gorgeous scene with such beautiful contrast of color. Incredible work of art. v/l
Jan Dappen
Oh my goodness, this is amazing...I love it...the contrast in color, the composition, what a fabulous capture!! promoting
Alan L Graham
Great image, Christopher! Love shots that show the awesome power of winter weather! L&F
Marvin Spates
Wow what a photo!!! It shows how bad the weather can be!!! But it also shows how tough this light red lighthouse is!!!! Great shot Christopher!!! L
Gales Of November replied:
Thanks, Marvin. The buildings are due for rehabilitation this summer. Assuming summer ever arrives. :)
Jeff Folger
lovely shot and well done.
Gales Of November replied:
Thank you, Jeff. I wish it showed, but I was standing on a flat spot on the surface of the pier for this shot.
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Very dramatic Christopher! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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