Lower Lighthouse

The lower lighthouse on the shores of Bridgwater Bay at Burnham On Sea, The light is needed to keep vessels away from the Gore Sands which has claimed many ships and where wrecks are often exposed at low tides, The town including the shortest pier in the country can be seen in the distance,

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Link for Sight and Sound, Chris Rea, On the Beach, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X0FjlybCqs

E. Adam G., ColRam, Istvan Farkas, micritter and 41 other people have particularly liked this photo

55 comments - The latest ones

Marie-claire Gallet

Never saw one like this, Roger !!!!!!!!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Many thanks Marie-claire, Not many in existence I understand ,

5 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

An interesting building, Roger ! Thanks for your explanations !

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

You are welcome Ulrich, Many thanks.

5 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

A lovely shot of the unusual lighthouse. Much needed along that stretch of the coastline. A good music link too Roger.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you Rosa, a dramatic tidal range and plenty of mud to catch people out as we observed the rescue hovercraft and beach rescue team pass by on the way to an incident.
I am a big Chris Rea fan.

5 years ago.

Amelia ^club

I like this very much, Roger. What position did you get in the SPC? It got my vote. :-))

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Sadly this image only gathered two votes however another of my images which you also voted for thank you managed Six , (Beached)
appreciate you comments Amelia many thanks.

5 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

An iconic lighthouse Roger...............it looks very striking out on the sand. Very nicely composed and taken.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you Keith, the image foreshortens the image but it was a long walk out and back especially keeping one eye on the tide.

5 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

It seems to be a modern one, Roger .... or ?
Very good photograph !

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Many thanks Christiane, Not new at all it was built in 1832 and is 11m high (36ft),
It was long walk out and back.

5 years ago.

HappySnapper

Cracking shot Roger, It is quiet forward on the shore do you know if it is manned when required.?

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Thank you Maurice, These days it is fully automated and monitored by remote,

5 years ago.

Adele ^club

How unusual! An interesting and fascinating image, Roger.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Adele ^club

Many thanks Adele, worth the long walk.

5 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Nicely composed, Roger. Looks great when enlarged. All the best, Joe

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Many thanks Joe it was a murky old day and I was surprised at clarity considering the weather.

5 years ago.

Jean

There's one like that on the sands at Tayport but not in use and not so beautifully maintained.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jean

Thank you Jean, The tide can recede for 1.5 miles then come in at a great rate of knots,

5 years ago.

Janet Brien ^club

Oh how cool is this?! Nice shot! Super angle! I love seeing the town beyond and the wide, wide shoreline too. NEAT!!!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Janet Brien ^club

Thank you Janet, It was not the best of weather for a walk out to the lighthouse but it helped with the post Christmas excesses, the distance is very much foreshortened in the image but it was the only way I could get everything clear.

5 years ago.

Beatrice Degan(MARS)

superb angle , Roger ,. such a fascinating scenery where we are being introduced by the glorious lighthouse!
thank you for this lovely image which lets me dream to be there !**

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS)

Thank you Bea, Summer will be a better time than this miserable winter weather.

5 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

That red stripe sings against the grey! Fabulous photo, Rog...xx

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Many thanks Diana, it's white when the sun is out :-) but that hasn't happened for a while,
This murky weather is our lot at the moment, xx

5 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Jolie vue qui se dessine à l'horizon !*****************

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Jocelyne, popular place in the summer.

5 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Nice composition, well captured Roger, the red colour really stands out.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you Dave, you can probably see the light on a clear night

5 years ago.

Esther ^club

It really shallows out there by the lighthouse.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thank you Esther, a very dangerous coastline,

5 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

il y a un côté surréaliste dans ce bâtiment !! Belle photo

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you Dan, a very necessary building.

5 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

What a remarkable lighthouse; well captured Roger.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Many thank Jaap, it used to be used in conjunction with the higher lighthouse but GPS changed things so only the lower one is used these days

5 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Phenomenal shot! Love this lighthouse!

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5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Very generous comments William, thank you.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very generous Philippe, Thank you.

5 years ago.

sasithorn_s

What an amazing lighthouse so beautifully captured! Lovely view in the background...and the red stripe reaaly stands out!
Have a great weekend, Roger!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

That is very generous of you Sasi, many thanks.

5 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann ^club

Interesting architecture. A remarkable lighthouse! Beautiful composition and light.
Have a nice weekend, Roger!

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rainer Blankermann ^club

Many thanks Rainer, it has been around since 1832.

5 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

A comparatively unusual lighthouse in this well composed photograph, Roger! It's a real eyecatcher.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Thank you, not many of this design it's true.

5 years ago.

Berny ^club

very interesting lighthouse!
HFF and a great weekend!

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Thank you Berny it's main function these days is as a guide for shipping through the sandbanks and into the River Parrett

5 years ago.

Phil Sutters ^club

Been there, got the charm on my wife's bracelet! www.ipernity.com/doc/philsutters/40157328
Happy memories - thanks.
HFF Roger - again.

5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Phil Sutters ^club

Thank you Phil, and thanks for the link, a great shot from way back

5 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Roger

I like this very much, especially the 'St Georges flag' colour scheme!!

Best Wishes, and a Good Weekend
Peter

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you Peter very much appreciated,
If you are able to view the image large, on the sea wall to the right of the church tower is another red stripe on a white background this lines up with a light on top of the church as the next turning marker to guide ships into the river.

5 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

A well framed photo, Roger. A classic and perfectly matched track for 'Sight and Sound'. I think I may be using this track with one of my future uploads :-)

Thank you for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Another of my favourite artists Roger, appreciate your comments, Many thanks.

5 years ago.

Susanne Hoy

It looks great how the lighthouse is standing on the dry.

5 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Susanne Hoy

Thank you Susanne, only until the tide comes in then it's feet get wet.

5 years ago.

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