Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Artist: Andrew S
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Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Cape Reinga was the last attended lighthouse in NZ, it started operation in May 1941when it replaced the light on nearby Motuopao Island. This is one of the first lights that shipping see when arriving across the Tasman Sea or the Northern Pacific Ocean.
The lighthouse was fully automatted in 1987 and the keeper position was withdrawn. The operation of the light is now completely automatic and is monitored by computer and Maritime NZ staff in Wellington.

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Andrew S
Marko Palm

Wow! Great colors! Where dis you shoot this? In the air?
Andrew S replied

Thanks for visiting Marko, really appreciate the comment.
This is quite a hilly area so the lighthose itself is at the end of a pathway. This was taken about half way down the path but still at a height above the lighthose.
Marilyn Harris

Wonderful capture Andrew!!! What a viewpoint!!! Great work!!!
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that Blossom, and thanks for adding this to your favs
PrairieRose

BEAUTIFUL land and seascape Andrew….........love your narrative as well! Cheers, Rose
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that my friend, really appreciate it….
PrairieRose

BEAUTIFUL land and seascape Andrew….........love your narrative as well! Cheers, Rose
mompaq

Terrific image!
Andrew S replied

Thanks for taking the time to drop by, much appreciate your comment
Nathan Walraven

Wow, this is an exceptional shot!! So beautiful! Could be in a traveler’s magazine!!
Andrew S replied

Thanks Nathan, that means a lot…..
Jeffrey Palm

Andrew…great capture..very well done!
Andrew S replied

Thanks Jeffrey, and thanks for adding this to your favs
DiEtte Henderson

Wonderful image, love it.
Andrew S replied

Appreciate you taking the time to drop by and commenting, thanks
tkrosevear

Love LIGHTHOUSES Andrew, as they depict the ways to spread LIGHT, the candle or the mirror that reflects it… Stunning ;)
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that TK, and many thanks for adding this to your Favs List
CherilynJoy

Andrew, this is just lovely. Great vibrant colors and nice detail.
Andrew S replied

Many thanks Cherilyn…...
Squealia

beautiful
Andrew S replied

Thanks so much for that…......
Lori Peters

Awesome, Andrew. I love lighthouses.This is perfect in every way.
Andrew S replied

Now you’ve gone and embarrassed me. Many thanks Lori, and thanks also for adding this to your Favs
Megan Martin

Stunning capture! Lighthouses are amazing to photograph…I have a few in my area..this one is just perfect though!
Andrew S replied

Thanks Megan, that means so much…...
vikingprincess

Beautiful shot of a special place. Thanks for rekindling the memories….
Andrew S replied

Thanks for takingthe time to pop by and commenting, and big thanks for adding this to your favs
handprintz

Just beautiful,wonderful light and perspective
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that Tru, really appreciate it…...
SueAnne

Oh, instant fav… Love a great light house shot and this sure is one.
Andrew S replied

Many thanks SueAnne, glad you liked it
SharonD

Lovely scene Andrew.
Andrew S replied

Thanks Sharon, much appreciated
Susan King

Beautiful work,
somehow I missed this one when you first put it up
Andrew S replied

No worries Susan, thanks for looking in
melant1017

Beautiful capture Andrew :) More and more I am liking lighthouse photos :) Well done!!

-Antonio
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that Antonio, much appreciated. (off looking for another one tomorrow)
Lucindawind

beautidul shot !
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that Lucinda, much appreciated…....
valzart

O stunning shot sweetheART watta magical place ;} hugglez
Andrew S replied

Thanks for that Val, must admit it was a lot nicer than I expected…..
Antanas

Amazing view
Andrew S replied

Thank you Antanas and I appreciate you adding this to your Favs
Babbler

very nice !
Andrew S replied

Appreciate that, thanks
riverotter

Brilliant capture! Amazing view, such clarity and colors!
Andrew S replied

Thanks Emily, quite a trip to get there, but worth it…..
Steven Guy

Just stunning my friend. Thanks for the detail as well.
Andrew S

Much appreciated my friend….....