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Looking North

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The Foghorn and Light at the Dunnet Head lighthouse site this is where the Pentland Firth starts and is also the most Northerly point on the British Mainland,

The Firth is well known for the strength of its tidal currents, which are among the fastest in the world, a speed of 30 kilometres per hour (16 kn) being reported west of Pentland Skerries. The force of the tides gives rise to overfalls and tidal races which can occur at different stages of the tide. Combined with gale-force winds, they often give rise to extremely violent sea conditions (Wikipedia)

The landmass across the firth and through the haze is a part of the Orkney islands,

Light ON! An acoustic track from the Lighthouse family www.youtube.com/watch?v=af0apD2dcnE

HFF and a nice weekend to all.

Stephan Fey, Maria Lovasz, Makrofan, Léopold and 54 other people have particularly liked this photo


94 comments - The latest ones
 beverley
beverley
HFF Roger . . superb view and info too . .
hope you have a good weekend too . . :)
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to beverley
That's very kind Beverley thank you.
It's Bridgwater carnival weekend so it will be busy, hoping it wil be dry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYeKqFXVtRc
17 months ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
That looks like some horn always a great subject lighthouses, HFF have a very good weekend.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Steve Paxton club
Thank you Steve, horn is powered by compressed air
17 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great image of this lighthouse, Roger. From your info, it certainly sounds as though it's needed there! HFF and have a great weekend.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to tiabunna club
Many thanks George, it's one of four in this short stretch of water
17 months ago.
 LotharW
LotharW club
Viel nördlicher geht es nicht...HFF Roger und ein schönes Wochenende!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to LotharW club
Thank you Lother, a lovely area when the weather is good
17 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
I wouldn't want to be too close to that foghorn in action!
HFF Roger & have a great w/e.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Thank you, impossible not to hear it, I would think
17 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
this is beautiful, and beautiful sky Roger
HFF:)
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Annemarie club
Very kind, Annemarie, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautifully composed Roger.
Happy FF and enjoy your weekend
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Many thanks Jaap
17 months ago.
 Erika+Manfred
Erika+Manfred club
HFF, enjoy your weekend
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Erika+Manfred club
Thank you
17 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 club
Many thanks Walter
17 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A very good shot Roger, and I love the sky!!
HFF and a good weekend.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thank you, Rosa, big skies this far North
17 months ago.
 Klaus Krämer
Klaus Krämer club
Das es unterschiedliche Stärken bei den Strömungen gibt, wusste ich noch nicht. Wieder etwas gelernt. HFF und ein schönes Wochenende.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Klaus Krämer club
Nice comment, thank you, I suppose it only really matters to sailors.
17 months ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Bonito encuadre. hFF.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Marije Aguillo club
Thank you Marije
17 months ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
very lovely compo with this nice lghthouse in the wild !
Hopeful FF & WE !
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Nora Caracci club
Many thanks Nora
17 months ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
HFF Roger ~ that is some speed of tidal current ~ nice shot ~ Hanwe
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Nick Weall club
Thank you, Nick, waters with a fearsome reputation.
17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Haha, on seeing this I went straight to my Lighthouses Album to check it against mine and yes, its not here! (Was in Panoramio.) A great scene and capture of a favourite subject for me too. Thanks for the info too. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Many thanks Herb, that happens so often to us all I think.
17 months ago.
 Bergfex
Bergfex club
HFF Roger - and a nice weekend!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Bergfex club
Many thanks Bernhard
17 months ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Really a beautiful image - and I like the perspective too.
Thank you so much for the interesting informations! HFF, wish you a sunny weekend, Roger !
17 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Very nice comments Percy, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
a wonderful Lighthouse
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Schussentäler club
Thank you
17 months ago.
 Adele
Adele club
A beautiful image of this lighthouse against a lovely sky Roger, very finely composed .
HFF and enjoy your weekend
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Adele club
Very generous Adele, thank you
17 months ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe image du phare !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
17 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Thank you, Madeleine.
17 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Looks great, Roger ! HFF and a great weekend for you !
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you, Ulrich
17 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Roger
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition, especially the way the lighthouse is thrusting its domed top up into the sky!
Great colours too
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Peter_Private_Box club
Excellent comments as always Peter, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
And a lighthouse for Pam !
HFF Roger
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Xata club
Thank you, Isabel, very much appreciated.
17 months ago.
 Edna Edenkoben
Edna Edenkoben club
That's a wonderful view and lighthouse...whatever direction one may be looking :-)

HFF, Roger, and enjoy your weekend!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Edna Edenkoben club
Thank you, Edna
It's not possible to stand the other side.
17 months ago.
Edna Edenkoben club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
In a boat perhaps? ;-) Although standing in a small boat would probably not be the best idea... ;-))
17 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
A stunning location Roger. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… club
Nice comments David, thank you
17 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Der Leuchtturm kommt in deiner ausgezeichneten Bildkomposition sehr schön zur Geltung, George! HFF und ein schönes Herbstwochenende!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to trester88 club
Nice comments Wilhelm, many thanks.
17 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
Foghorn and lighthouse - they play it safe ;-)
Beautiful view - HFF and have a good weekend!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo club
Thank you, Markus,
It's one of four in this short stretch of water
17 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Beautifully composed!

HFF,Roger! and have a nice weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to gezginruh club
Nice comment Fusun, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Max Biobauer
Max Biobauer club
Ein tolles Foto! HFF
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Max Biobauer club
Thank you.
17 months ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Outstanding lighthouse capture! Stay well!

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17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to William Sutherland club
Many thanks William
17 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Quite a tidal race there. Great shot!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Appreciate the comments Gillian, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
THANKYOU FOR THIS BEAUTY ROGER !
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Pam J club
Pleased you like it Pam, thanks for the comment
17 months ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Toujours aussi fantastiques vos rendus en rapport à la côte et ses environnements.
Merci pour toutes ces informations.
Bon week-end salutaire.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Thank you for the lovely comments Malik
They are very much appreciated
17 months ago.
 Trudy Tuinstra
Trudy Tuinstra club
beautiful. HAve a good weekend
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra club
Very kind Trudy, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da zeigst du wieder einen sehr schönen Ort lieber Roger,ich mag diese Leuchttürme,die immer so schön ins Bild passen :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Günter Klaus club
Very nice comments, Guni :)) thank you.
There are numerous lighthouses around our coast
17 months ago.
 Joe, Son of the Rock
Joe, Son of the Rock club
I love the strong diagonal of your composition, Roger. Have a great weekend. All the best, Joe
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock club
Many thanks Joe, I appreciate the comments
17 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Belle composition bon week-end
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Thank you, Patrick
17 months ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Well framed photo. A clever and well-chosen musical match.
A belated HFF and have a very good Sunday, Roger.
17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Roger Bennion club
Thank you, Roger, a little break from traditional landscapes
17 months ago.
 Horizon 36
Horizon 36 club
Awesome capture.
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Horizon 36 club
Very kind, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Interesting to know about those strong tidal currents! Belated HFF, Roger!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Dimas Sequeira club
Thank you Dimas, they are treacherous and have claimed many ships and lives.
17 months ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
un beau phare et une belle vue**************
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
Lovely comments Valeriane, thank you.
17 months ago.
 cp_u
cp_u club
a wonderful composition!
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to cp_u club
Very kind, thank you.
17 months ago.
 John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Thanks for posting your wonderful picture to

www.ipernity.com/group/buildings
17 months ago.
 John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Very belated or very early HFF Roger
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to John Lawrence
Either will do John, many thanks.
17 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A super shot of this wonderful old lighthouse Roger..............the view out to sea from up there must be fantastic. I love the old foghorn as well. Both look superb in the sunshine.A fascinating narrative too.

I had a bit of a google..........and I note that the old light keepers house is now holiday accommodation and that the foghorn has been restored to working condition but will only be used on "special occasions). What a great place to stay..........but not in the winter months!
17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thank you, Keith, Scotland's lighthouses are almost all automated and many have been turned into holiday lets, the reason for taking the images from this angle was a good number of people sunbathing in the gardens from the best direction,
17 months ago.
 menonfire
menonfire club
Wunderbares beruhigendes Motiv, Klasse
17 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Very kind Maik, thank you.
17 months ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Lovely perspective, and a top shot, Rog
17 months ago.
Roger (Grisly) club has replied to Diana Australis club
Much appreciated D, Many thanks
17 months ago.

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