
St Joseph Lighthouse Ice

by David T Wilkinson
Title
St Joseph Lighthouse Ice
Artist
David T Wilkinson
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
This winter image captures the pier light at St. Joseph, Michigan. The two pier lights, which are one of the few remaining pier range light systems on the Great Lakes, are still in operation. The outer light rests on a steel structure about 30 feet tall. The inner light (shown here) is contained in a larger building. The two-story steel-sided structure has a red hip roof. An octagonal tower rises an additional two stories above the house and is topped by a black iron parapet and walkway. A catwalk extends over 300 yards from shore to the second story of the lighthouse. Catwalks were built so that lighthouse keepers could access the lights when the lake was rough and the waves were crashing over the pier making it too slippery to walk on, as on the day the image was captured. The crashing waves create a white curtain of ice against the blue railing.
FEATURED in the IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU Group 1/6/17.
FEATURED in the FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY Group 1/6/17.
FEATURED in the GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Group 1/6/17.
FEATURED in the WINTER WONDERLAND Group 1/7/16.
FEATURED in the EVERYTHING WINTER Group 1/10/17.
FEATURED in the NAUTICAL DREAMS Group 1/10/17.
FEATURED in the MIDWEST AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHY Group 1/16/17.
FEATURED in the NATURE LANDMARKS LANDSCAPES WILDLIFE Group 1/24/17.
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January 4th, 2017
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Comments (21)

Nikolyn McDonald
Love the use of the railing and catwalk as leading lines. The ice buildup on the railing is particularly eye-catching and the colors are splendid. Beautiful winter lighthouse photo.

Nikolyn McDonald
Really like the way you have used the ice-covered lines of the railing and pier to lead us into the frame. Dramatic capture.

Hanne Lore Koehler
Marvelous capture of this spectacular winter scene, David! Congratulations on your WINTER WONDERLAND feature! L/F

Dora Sofia Caputo Photographic Art and Design
Fantastic seasonal capture of the Pier and Lighthouse at St. Joseph, Michigan. Amazing composition, great contrasting colors and description! Congrats, David! This absolutely beautiful image is being featured in the Special Featured Artists of the Week Section of the Winter Wonderland Homepage. F/L.