The Lighthouse
by Betty LaRue
Title
The Lighthouse
Artist
Betty LaRue
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Lighthouse at Hefner Lake in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at sunset.
Probably the most well known feature on Lake Hefner is the East Wharf Lighthouse. The working lighthouse stands 40 feet tall, has a red light with a two-second on/off pattern, and is on from dusk till dawn. The lighthouse has been the backdrop for many weddings and has been featured in a number of magazines.
I had never photographed the lighthouse, because I wasn't sure how to get to it. I often saw it to the left of Lake Hefner Parkway, as I sped along the highway. At the last possible moment to leave my house, I jumped in the car with my husband and we sped to Hefner Lake. When that decision was made, I had no idea of the spectacular sunset we would have as a backdrop. Good fortune smiled on us, and we found a parking spot near the lighthouse. Grabbing my tripod and D800, I raced the catch the glorious sunset unfolding before me. The result was this amazing show of color, with the beautiful lighthouse in relief.
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October 20th, 2012
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Comments (19)
Nina Stavlund
Beautiful mood, light and colors. Gorgeous composition too.
Betty LaRue replied:
Thank you so much, Nina! I had a window of a few minutes to catch this at best light, it was fun to do so.
JOHN TELFER
Betty, Amazing capture of a remarkable sky and the lighthouse together. Fantastic photo, voted, Google, Tweet and FB promoted
Louise Heusinkveld
Another gorgeous image Betty!
Betty LaRue replied:
Thank you, Louise, I lucked out by getting to the area just barely in the nick of time!
Diane Schuster
Breath taking colors, gorgeous! Dee
Betty LaRue replied:
Thank you, Dee! After we took the shots and came home last evening, the weatherman mentioned what a spectacular sunset we had! So lucky to have been there for the moment.
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