HIGGINS LIGHTHOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY Tom Higgins Photographer,“What is it that draws you to lighthouses?” is a question I'm frequently asked. The answer is a complex mixture of reasons that is perhaps better understood through first hand experience than through words. Part of the appeal lighthouses have is that they are found in some of the most beautiful settings, often on rugged coastlines dotted with conifers or on sandy beaches lined with palms. Lighthouses can also be found in the remote extremes of the country where a sunset or sunrise over a large body of water can be enjoyed in complete solitude. A perfect viewing platform for these spectacular settings is the walkway encircling the lantern room atop the lighthouse. For more information contact: Tom Higgins lighthouse photography email is bartath@frontier.com photo is of Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine Sunset

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The Photo to the right and above is of Portland Head lighthouse in Fort Williams park, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.  Portland Head lighthouse is the most photographed lighthouse in North America.  The construction matierial is of stone with brick-linging and height of the tower is 80 feet and 101 feet above the water. It has long protected Portland and the adjacent area for over 200 years. Portland Head is where Long Fellow penned his famous light poem and it is one of Maine most popular tourist attractions. The light of 200,000 candlepower DCB 224 airport style aerobeacon is visible from 16 miles away.

The lighthouse below is West Point lighthouse in Seattle, Washington

When West Point Lighthouse was automated in 1985, It marked the passing of a 130-year era in Washington lighthouse history. The diminutive beacon was the last of its kind in the Everygreen State to be tended by a resident keeper.

West Point Beach, Discovery Park, Seattle Wa. CLICK THE KEEPER LIGHTHOUSE TOPSITE BUTTON BELOW TO VOTE FOR THIS SITE.