Category Archives: Lighthouses

Guidance

Posted on August 1, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Marine navigation was an integral part of daily life in the historic coastal town of Southampton, Ontario.  The Imperial Tower on Chantry Island warned ships of the surrounding dangers, while four smaller unmanned “Range Lights” guided mariners safely into the harbour. … Continue reading →

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Windows to the past

Posted on July 29, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Another photography fascination for me is old windows and doors.  They have such character, and I always want to look inside to see if there is evidence of a time gone by and I wonder about the people who used … Continue reading →

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Looking up

Posted on July 28, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

I have this thing for taking photos of buildings from the bottom looking up.  I just love the perspective because it always makes the structure look so imposing.  When we finished our tour of the lighthouse in Kincardine, Ontario, we … Continue reading →

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Travelling back in time

Posted on July 26, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Today’s post is not about the quality of the photos but rather a trip back in time with photos from inside the lighthouse in Kincardine, Ontario.  The rooms were small and some items were in glass cabinets which of course … Continue reading →

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Guiding sailors home

Posted on July 25, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

In contrast to our disappointment about the Point Clark lighthouse was our delight at the Kincardine Lighthouse.  It is a beautiful, quaint old lighthouse located in the downtown area right beside the yacht club (more sailboats = Cindy very happy … Continue reading →

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Bandaged and waiting for repairs

Posted on July 22, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

As I mentioned yesterday, the first stop on our Bruce Coast lighthouse tour was Point Clark, Ontario.  According to the Lighthouse Destination pamphlet that we consulted, the lighthouse was: “Built in 1859 to warn sailors of the shoal extending 3.2 … Continue reading →

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