Vaucluse, Macquarie Lighthouse
Macquarie Lighthouse is located at South Head, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in the eastern suburb of Vaucluse. A flagstaff was erected on this site in 1791. Australia's first and longest operating navigational lighthouse was built here in 1818 at the command of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. The poor quality of the sandstone used, resulted in the rapid deterioration of the original tower. The current lighthouse was designed by James Barnet as a replica of the original but using stronger materials and first exhibited in 1883. The lighthouse was fully automated in 1976 and in 1989 the lighthouse keepers were withdrawn.
immaculate! what a stunning shot!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Jim! Wonderful shot.
ReplyDeleteStriking image, and interesting info as always.
ReplyDeleteThere aren't too many examples of colonial architecture left, so I love this lighthouse. Even in its reproduced form.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lighthouse! So very different.
ReplyDeleteLovely shot. I haven't been there.
ReplyDeleteThis photo has a lot going for it Jim. Simplicity, symmetry and striking colour. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteClassic shot Jim. It is a shame they don't have lighthouse keepers any more.
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the contrast of the white lighthouse against that glorious blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI like the symmetry of this photo, Jim. Quite an amazing building.
ReplyDeleteHello! Your site is so beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Jim.
What a beautiful light house ... so
ReplyDeletepretty against the vivid blue sky.
Majestic.
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Fabulous shot Jim, what a gorgeous lighthouse. As Mark said, shame there are no lighthouse keepers, they would have had great digs there!!
ReplyDeletewhat a view and beautiful BLUE sky
ReplyDelete:-) Dropping by from BM