blue Honningsvåg
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Galeb - 4
Galeb - 8
Rijeka harbour
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night cranes - 2
night cranes - 1
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Pier 17 - 1986
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Abu Dhabi - Port
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rubber and steel
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" Ambiance et lumière - Stimmung und Licht - Atmosphere and light - Ambiente e la luce"
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Lighthouse of Chania
The original Venetian lighthouse was built around the late 16th century to protect the harbour. A chain could be connected from the base of the lighthouse to the fortress of Firkas in oder to close the harbour. During the Turkish occupation the lighthouse fell into disrepair and was eventually rebuilt between 1824 and 1832 in the form of a minaret. The modern lighthouse is often referred to as ' Egyptian' because it was built during a time where Crete was occupied by Egyptian troops who were supporting the weakening Ottoman Empire against the rebelious Cretans. The base of the lighthouse is still the original Venetian base although the Lion of St. Marc which was carved there has long gone. The 'Egyptian' lighthouse was leaning badly due to bombings during WWII and earthquakes but it was extensively renovated in 2005 and now looks as good as new.
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I have been there several times in my active time as a sailor.
Dear Greetings, Udo
Ein besonderer Leuchtturm..die Info dazu ist super!
Schon schön ;))
Berny and Dick M
Berny club has replied to Peggy C clubI am a Lighthouse(and bridge !) fanatic. This is glorious !