The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage (HFF)

            The humble light keeper's cottage is dwarfed by the stature of Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Lighthouse keeper's were traditionally responsible for all the maintenance activities required to keep the lighthouse functional. This required in-depth knowledge of electrification, mechanical apparatuses, plumbing, and much more. Because of the remote locations of most lighthouses, the keeper's job was typically passed down to family members. The ability to live in cramped quarters was essential.

In our times, with the decommissioning of most of the lighthouses, the light keeper's job has become obsolete. These old lighthouses are now often managed by Historical Preservation Societies. I'm thankful for them. It would be sad to see these venerable structures sink into decay.

Happy Fence Friday everyone. Let the light shine.

San Mateo County CA

Taken in: United States / California / Punta Del Año Nuevo (show map)

Taken on: August 7, 2016

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, f/7.1, 1/5000 sec, 50mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens:	EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Aperture:	f/7.1
Exposure Time:	1/5000 sec
Focal Length:	50mm
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.14 (Macintosh)
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