Australia's Coast from the Air DVD (available in NTSC and PAL).
Showing posts with label lighthouses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lighthouses. Show all posts
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Australia From The Air: Lighthouses
Some of my most popular posts have been about lighthouses when I was photographing Australia from the air. Here are just three posts about lighthouses in New South Wales, Tasmania and Victoria. Check out the other posts by clicking on "lighthouses" on the left in the Topics list. Be sure to check out my DVD "Australia's Coast from the Air" in which two of these appear.
Australia's Coast from the Air DVD (available in NTSC and PAL).
Australia's Coast from the Air DVD (available in NTSC and PAL).
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Isle of Wight's Needles Lighthouse Makes a Point off the Coast of England
The Needles Lighthouse, off the Isle of Wight, England, was one of the "must see" lighthouses that I had to visit when in the United Kingdom.
It was built in 1859 by Trinity House to safeguard not only shipping travelling to Portsmouth and Southampton along the Solent but also shipping in the English Channel.
The present Needles Lighthouse is situated in the western corner of the island, off the south coast of the English mainland. It’s impressive, not only because of its location at the end of the rugged Needles rock formations jutting out of the sea, but also because of the helipad (built in 1987) on top of it.
Here's the link to the rest of the article on HubPages. It has more photos, videos, maps and information for you to enjoy.
It was built in 1859 by Trinity House to safeguard not only shipping travelling to Portsmouth and Southampton along the Solent but also shipping in the English Channel.
The present Needles Lighthouse is situated in the western corner of the island, off the south coast of the English mainland. It’s impressive, not only because of its location at the end of the rugged Needles rock formations jutting out of the sea, but also because of the helipad (built in 1987) on top of it.
Here's the link to the rest of the article on HubPages. It has more photos, videos, maps and information for you to enjoy.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Flyabout around Australia's Coast - Cape Otway Lighthouse, Victoria
On the first day of my flight around Australia's coast, I flew past the Cape Otway Lighthouse, Victoria.
The day was overcast, the cloud base was low and in July it was quite chilly even with the heater on in the plane. I was flying about 1,500 feet (500 metres) above the ocean.
As you can see from the photo the spray from the ocean created a mist effect to the right side of the lighthouse and other buildings.
The lighthouse, built in 1848 not far from Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road, overlooks the Southern Ocean and Bass Strait. There was also a telegraph station built there in 1859.
The coast is dramatic and treacherous and the winds fierce. Many ships were wrecked before the lighthouse was built.
Cape Otway was named by the English maritime explorer, Lieutenant James Grant, after his friend Captain Albany Otway.
For more information check out http://www.lightstation.com/
and http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=86.
The day was overcast, the cloud base was low and in July it was quite chilly even with the heater on in the plane. I was flying about 1,500 feet (500 metres) above the ocean.
As you can see from the photo the spray from the ocean created a mist effect to the right side of the lighthouse and other buildings.
The lighthouse, built in 1848 not far from Apollo Bay and the Great Ocean Road, overlooks the Southern Ocean and Bass Strait. There was also a telegraph station built there in 1859.
The coast is dramatic and treacherous and the winds fierce. Many ships were wrecked before the lighthouse was built.
Cape Otway was named by the English maritime explorer, Lieutenant James Grant, after his friend Captain Albany Otway.
For more information check out http://www.lightstation.com/
and http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=86.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Flyabout around Australia's Coast - Tacking Point Lighthouse, New South Wales
Lighthouses are a feature of the coastal landscape and Australia certainly has its share of life saving beacons which warn mariners of dangerous coast. Tacking Point Lighthouse, New South Wales, is one of them.
It's not far from Port Macquarie, north of Sydney, about 10 minutes by car or about one hour's walk.
Built in 1879, it's classed as a small navigational lighthouse so there's no huge tower.
The lighthouse is a heritage site and is classified by the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales).
As far as navigation goes, lighthouses are also good beacons for pilots (a bit similar to the huge white grain silos inland). They're clearly marked on the map and there's no question about position.
One thing I do regret about my flight around Australia's coast is that I didn't fly lower to photograph the lighthouses. So my photos really only capture the shape and colour of the coast rather than the actual lighthouses themselves. Hindsight is a wonderful thing!
Here's a bit more about the Tacking Point Lighthouse.
If you're interested in lighthouses, I came across this book on Amazon.com. Tacking Point Lighthouse is listed in the contents, so hopefully it's the Australian lighthouse that's depicted. Click on the ad if you want more information.
It's not far from Port Macquarie, north of Sydney, about 10 minutes by car or about one hour's walk.
Built in 1879, it's classed as a small navigational lighthouse so there's no huge tower.
The lighthouse is a heritage site and is classified by the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales).
As far as navigation goes, lighthouses are also good beacons for pilots (a bit similar to the huge white grain silos inland). They're clearly marked on the map and there's no question about position.
One thing I do regret about my flight around Australia's coast is that I didn't fly lower to photograph the lighthouses. So my photos really only capture the shape and colour of the coast rather than the actual lighthouses themselves. Hindsight is a wonderful thing!
Here's a bit more about the Tacking Point Lighthouse.
If you're interested in lighthouses, I came across this book on Amazon.com. Tacking Point Lighthouse is listed in the contents, so hopefully it's the Australian lighthouse that's depicted. Click on the ad if you want more information.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
St Augustine Lighthouse, Anastasia Island, Florida
In March this year I spent a couple of days in the historic quarter of St Augustine, Florida (more posts later on this fabulous place).
On one of the days, I caught the free shuttle bus over to Anastasia Island to visit the 1874 lighthouse and museum. This would have to be one of the best cared for lighthouses I've ever seen, particularly with its distinctive black and white markings.
Even though I'm a pilot, I don't like heights, especially when I'm walking on stairs that I can see through. However, I eventually made it to the top after climbing the 219 steps.
The view was definitely worth it and I discovered that the volunteer at the top was also a pilot. He did allow me to briefly go outside but the wind was so strong that it was hard to walk and I felt like I could take off any minute. That certainly blew away the cobwebs!
You must visit this place http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/
You can contact me here.
On one of the days, I caught the free shuttle bus over to Anastasia Island to visit the 1874 lighthouse and museum. This would have to be one of the best cared for lighthouses I've ever seen, particularly with its distinctive black and white markings.
Even though I'm a pilot, I don't like heights, especially when I'm walking on stairs that I can see through. However, I eventually made it to the top after climbing the 219 steps.
The view was definitely worth it and I discovered that the volunteer at the top was also a pilot. He did allow me to briefly go outside but the wind was so strong that it was hard to walk and I felt like I could take off any minute. That certainly blew away the cobwebs!
You must visit this place http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/
You can contact me here.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Flyabout around Australia's Coast - Cape Liptrap Lighthouse
On my flight around Australia's coast I passed quite a few lighthouses.
This one is situated at Cape Liptrap in Victoria.
I took off from Phillip Island, in Western Port Bay, and headed southeast along the coast.
Cape Liptrap is in South Gippsland, between Inverloch and Wilsons Promontory, the southern most point on the Australian mainland.
Here's a bit more about Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=84
and the lighthouse http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/vic/Cape%20Liptrap/Cape%20Liptrap%20Lighthouse.htm
This one is situated at Cape Liptrap in Victoria.
I took off from Phillip Island, in Western Port Bay, and headed southeast along the coast.Cape Liptrap is in South Gippsland, between Inverloch and Wilsons Promontory, the southern most point on the Australian mainland.
Here's a bit more about Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=84
and the lighthouse http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/vic/Cape%20Liptrap/Cape%20Liptrap%20Lighthouse.htm
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Flyabout Adventure around Australia's Coast with Fran West
Here's another flyabout adventure around Australia's Tasmanian coast.
I just love the Tasmanian coast so there will be more photos and stories of this island gem of Australia.
What recurring man-made features would you expect to see on a coastal flight?
Lighthouses of course.
They're all different but the one thing they have in common is the rugged coast that they're beacons for.
This one, the Eddystone Point Lighthouse, on the east coast of Tasmania, just offered a spectacular photo opportunity.
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