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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Lighthouses

It's a little disappointing that as an inland-dweller, I seldom get the chance to see lighthouses as well as other wondrous things that can be seen when living by the sea.

Lighthouses fascinate me. I can't really put my finger on it but there's just something romantic, mystical, and magical about them. Maybe it's how they are able to guide sailors to safety during a storm? Or maybe it's because I'm also searching for my life's own 'lighthouse'?





More lighthouse photos can be found at hickerphoto.com.

But then again, living by the sea doesn't sound too safe. Must be pretty horrible during a storm. I think I'll just stay where I am. =P

All photos by Rolf Hicker from hickerphoto.com

4 comments:

Kimmy said...

You should visit the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte. It overlooks the South China Sea. It was built in 1892 and it still stands like a rock. I've only been there once, and I would like to go back, this time with my camera.

Jürgen Kissinger said...

Interesting. Coincidentally the last time I saw a lighthouse was when I was in Ilocus SUR. hehe.

Aren't they simply magical? If only I had the talent for capturing images I would've planned on doing that as well. But luck and talent is not on my side.

Filipino lighthouses would make for a really interesting theme for a set of photographs. I can just imagine the cost of trying to capture them all on film though. =P

Kimmy said...

Magical indeed. There's something sad and beautiful about them. Mamumulubi ako if I use film. :P

Jürgen Kissinger said...

LMAO! Ah well, I'm sure there are a lot of other things that can be captured that don't require so much travel and film. Just let me know if you've finally come out with your coffee table book.