Mevagissey Lighthouse

I lost count of how many photos I have taken of this lighthouse long ago. It is on my doorstep so is an easy shot. I don't have to travel miles over rough terrain to get to it. I suppose I have taken about 1,000 shots of it over the years........ but it still keeps surprising me with new angles, backdrops, lighting.

It has an interesting history as it was the first lighthouse in the UK to be powered by electricity. In fact Mevagissey was the first village in the UK to have electric street lamps. They were powered by a small power station that generated electricity from burning pilchard oil.

This is the point in the conversation where everybody starts to think I'm just making it all up..... but I swear it is all true, you can look it up if you don't believe me.

The lighthouse has become an old familiar friend who I have become very fond of. :)

[Graeme Stevens]

Well thats outstanding. Wall worthy even.

[Lynda McG]

Lovely image and interesting facts - we believe you!

[grace55]

Awesome sky and lighthouse. FAV.

[Lynda]

I have not grown tired of your old familiar friend. Thanks for the history behind.

[gloria jones]

Excellent capture, great skyscape and light

[Hydee]

Beautiful light and sky!

[Kitty Hawke]

Nice sky !

[carol white]

A super capture, great background clouds. Fav!! 😀

[Shepherdman]

Wow what a sky highlighting the lighthouse. Fav

[Dawn]

Fab clouds

[Larry L]

really great!

[Jennifer Eurell]

Good photo with contrast of light and shade - and very convenient to have such an interesting lighthouse on your doorstep.

[4rky]

Fantastic shot. Love the dramatic background clouds

[Susan.T.]

I like the dramatic sky.
I to have a thing for light houses,after living by the beach for a short time.
Great shot.
Fav.