The old lighthouse

This lighthouse at Dungeness has been out of commission since 1960 but it's still open to visitors from time to time during the year. It's a Grade II listed building. It's recently been re-painted.
http://www.dungenesslighthouse.com/
The building immediately below it is circular, with a large, conical skylight. I tried to get a more detailed shot of it but it wasn't possible.
Other shots for the day : http://365project.org/dulciknit/365/2012-04-16
http://365project.org/dulciknit/other-photos/2012-04-16

[Netkonnexion]

Hey! Cool. I have never seen a black light house! Interesting. Nice take.

[Shirley Jess]

Beautiful!

[Jean Tookey]

A lovely shot. Can you climb up to the light? I was born in Kent so this area was visited quite often.

[Susan Bell]

So dramatic. I wonder why it is black? Or would it tell me if I followed the link?

[carol white]

Super contrast in colours,haven't seen a black lighthouse before!! Lovely capture!!

[Anita Hoyle]

I thought lighthouses were usually white. Very unusual, perhaps it's because it's no longer used.

[Jen Hudson]

Nice shot of the lighthouse, it's quite dramatic painted black.

[Brian Baptie]

Interesting sight!!

[Cindy Muir]

The black really makes it stand out in this shot, but can't imagine it would be easy to see in the dark! (of course, except for the light in it!)

[Isla Wight]

Nice dramatic shot of this - Dungeness is great for pics - all those old boats and stuff.

[Dione Giorgio]

Gorgeous building, very nicely captured.

[Nat]

Not my first choice of colour if I lived in a lighthouse (and I would so love to live in a lighthouse).