The lighthouse on Walney island in Cumbria.
May 20, 2014 13:08:56 #
I have done 3 variations of the same lighthouse photo using Topaz and Photoshop elements and also added some history of the lighthouse.The bird was added from another photo.Just a bit of fun to pass the time away really.Please check out the downloads :roll: THE LIGHTHOUSE
During 1789 Lancaster merchants petitioned Parliament and were successful in having leave granted to them in order to construct a lighthouse on the south-end peninsula of Walney-Island at Haws Point, adjacent to the 'high water mark'. It gives an understanding to the amount of land now re-deposited at the site as the lighthouse is now completely surrounded by land.
Funds for the lighthouses construction were gained by charges imposed on vessels using neighbouring ports of Glasson. It was because of Glassons dock system that the lighthouse was constructed in the first place and not for the benefit Barrow-in-Furness, as we would believe today. Its secondary function was to improve River Lune navigation, hence the charges made to other shipping in the area.
First use of Walneys newly constructed lighthouse, a wooden structure with an oil / paraffin lamp took place in late 1790. It wasnt long before improvements were made, the first coming only after one year of use in 1791 with the incorporation of a new clockwork revolving system. During 1803 disaster struck, the lantern caught fire and the wooden structure was raised to the ground.
It was the year of 1804 that witnessed the greatest change in the lighthouses history, when a replacement structure was completed, but this time it was sensibly constructed out of stone (shipped across Morecambe Bay from Overton). In 1820 the light itself was changed for a Robert Stephenson (father of Robert Louis Stephenson) design.
The lighthouse we know today was designed by Mr. E. Dawson, an engineer from Whitehaven, Cumbria, and stands at a height of 21m approx with accommodation that comprises of two houses, which were converted in the late 19th century, from what was originally one dwelling. The accommodation house/s were built originally as an after thought solely for the purpose of the lighthouses first full-time keeper.
The next major change came in 1909 when an acetylene gaslight system was installed. During WWII, one of the two private accommodations was temporarily converted into an officers-mess as part of the islands coastal defences. It was during 1953 that a 'manned' electric light and rotation system option became the preference of choice until 2003 when it was updated to an unmanned station
During 1789 Lancaster merchants petitioned Parliament and were successful in having leave granted to them in order to construct a lighthouse on the south-end peninsula of Walney-Island at Haws Point, adjacent to the 'high water mark'. It gives an understanding to the amount of land now re-deposited at the site as the lighthouse is now completely surrounded by land.
Funds for the lighthouses construction were gained by charges imposed on vessels using neighbouring ports of Glasson. It was because of Glassons dock system that the lighthouse was constructed in the first place and not for the benefit Barrow-in-Furness, as we would believe today. Its secondary function was to improve River Lune navigation, hence the charges made to other shipping in the area.
First use of Walneys newly constructed lighthouse, a wooden structure with an oil / paraffin lamp took place in late 1790. It wasnt long before improvements were made, the first coming only after one year of use in 1791 with the incorporation of a new clockwork revolving system. During 1803 disaster struck, the lantern caught fire and the wooden structure was raised to the ground.
It was the year of 1804 that witnessed the greatest change in the lighthouses history, when a replacement structure was completed, but this time it was sensibly constructed out of stone (shipped across Morecambe Bay from Overton). In 1820 the light itself was changed for a Robert Stephenson (father of Robert Louis Stephenson) design.
The lighthouse we know today was designed by Mr. E. Dawson, an engineer from Whitehaven, Cumbria, and stands at a height of 21m approx with accommodation that comprises of two houses, which were converted in the late 19th century, from what was originally one dwelling. The accommodation house/s were built originally as an after thought solely for the purpose of the lighthouses first full-time keeper.
The next major change came in 1909 when an acetylene gaslight system was installed. During WWII, one of the two private accommodations was temporarily converted into an officers-mess as part of the islands coastal defences. It was during 1953 that a 'manned' electric light and rotation system option became the preference of choice until 2003 when it was updated to an unmanned station
May 20, 2014 13:15:26 #
I like 'em all Jim.
And I appreciate that you try and get a new and different looks.
Pierre
And I appreciate that you try and get a new and different looks.
Pierre
May 20, 2014 13:17:13 #
PierreH wrote:
I like 'Em all Jim.
And I appreciate that you try and get a new and different looks.
Pierre
And I appreciate that you try and get a new and different looks.
Pierre
Thanks Pierre for looking and commenting I really appreciate it.I like to try something a little different now and then.Glad you liked them. :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 13:17:32 #
May 20, 2014 13:30:08 #
May 20, 2014 13:31:07 #
Glen Morangie wrote:
Good bit of history
Cheers
No1 for me
Cheers
No1 for me
Glad you liked it Stephen.Thanks for looking in. :D :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 13:39:36 #
#1 for me Jim....
#2 IMHO the bird takes the eye away from the scene ...
#3 To much noise , and the same as in #2
Personally I would crop the image and take the structure out in the right of the frame...
Just keep the eye focused on the house and the light tower because these are the main object...
Just my thoughts of course....:-)
#2 IMHO the bird takes the eye away from the scene ...
#3 To much noise , and the same as in #2
Personally I would crop the image and take the structure out in the right of the frame...
Just keep the eye focused on the house and the light tower because these are the main object...
Just my thoughts of course....:-)
May 20, 2014 13:42:16 #
May 20, 2014 13:44:10 #
FvS wrote:
#1 for me Jim....
#2 IMHO the bird takes the eye away from the scene ...
#3 To much noise , and the same as in #2
Personally I would crop the image and take the structure out in the right of the frame...
Just keep the eye focused on the house and the light tower because these are the main object...
Just my thoughts of course....:-)
#2 IMHO the bird takes the eye away from the scene ...
#3 To much noise , and the same as in #2
Personally I would crop the image and take the structure out in the right of the frame...
Just keep the eye focused on the house and the light tower because these are the main object...
Just my thoughts of course....:-)
Thanks for looking Fons I appreciate it.The second two are effects in Topaz and PSE.Thanks also for you critique I really appreciate it. :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 14:12:16 #
angler wrote:
I have done 3 variations of the same lighthouse p... (show quote)
Great shot and effects, angler, and thanks for the history lesson, thanks for sharing
May 20, 2014 14:35:43 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shot and effects, angler, and thanks for the history lesson, thanks for sharing
Thanks for looking Gregory I always appreciate it.Glad you liked them. :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 15:08:59 #
1 and 2 are my favorites...great job Jim...loved them :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 15:13:03 #
Great shot and background information Jim. Image #2 for me. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 15:14:21 #
Carolina Wings wrote:
1 and 2 are my favorites...great job Jim...loved them :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks for looking Jan I appreciate it.Glad you liked them. :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 20, 2014 15:15:15 #
davids999 wrote:
Great shot and background information Jim. Image #2 for me. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Cheers David and thanks for looking I really appreciate it. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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