Monday, 23 April 2012

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 The lighthouse was fully automated in 1976 and in 1989 the lighthouse keepers were withdrawn.
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17 comments:

  1. arabesqueMonday, 23 April 2012 at 00:28:00 GMT+10

    immaculate! what a stunning shot!

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  2. Luis GomezMonday, 23 April 2012 at 02:05:00 GMT+10

    Very nice Jim! Wonderful shot.

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  3. paulMonday, 23 April 2012 at 07:11:00 GMT+10

    Striking image, and interesting info as always.

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  4. HelsMonday, 23 April 2012 at 10:14:00 GMT+10

    There aren't too many examples of colonial architecture left, so I love this lighthouse. Even in its reproduced form.

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  5. Lois EvensenMonday, 23 April 2012 at 13:20:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful lighthouse! So very different.

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  6. AnnMonday, 23 April 2012 at 13:50:00 GMT+10

    Lovely shot. I haven't been there.

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  7. JoeMonday, 23 April 2012 at 20:08:00 GMT+10

    This photo has a lot going for it Jim. Simplicity, symmetry and striking colour. Congrats.

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  8. MarkMonday, 23 April 2012 at 21:22:00 GMT+10

    Classic shot Jim. It is a shame they don't have lighthouse keepers any more.

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  9. Joe ToddMonday, 23 April 2012 at 22:54:00 GMT+10

    Love the contrast

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  10. HalcyonMonday, 23 April 2012 at 23:31:00 GMT+10

    Beautiful! Love the contrast of the white lighthouse against that glorious blue sky!

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  11. Melbourne Australia PhotosTuesday, 24 April 2012 at 08:58:00 GMT+10

    I like the symmetry of this photo, Jim. Quite an amazing building.

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  12. SeoTuesday, 24 April 2012 at 11:36:00 GMT+10

    Hello! Your site is so beautiful!

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  13. SmilingSallyTuesday, 24 April 2012 at 12:19:00 GMT+10

    Thanks for sharing your blue.

    Happy Blue Monday, Jim.

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  14. VintagesouthernlifeTuesday, 24 April 2012 at 14:19:00 GMT+10

    What a beautiful light house ... so
    pretty against the vivid blue sky.

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  15. Chubskulit RoseTuesday, 24 April 2012 at 14:48:00 GMT+10

    Majestic.

    My BLUE, your comment will be much appreciated. Thank you!

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoWednesday, 25 April 2012 at 00:51:00 GMT+10

    Fabulous shot Jim, what a gorgeous lighthouse. As Mark said, shame there are no lighthouse keepers, they would have had great digs there!!

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  17. Jessica CassidySunday, 29 April 2012 at 21:53:00 GMT+10

    what a view and beautiful BLUE sky
    :-) Dropping by from BM

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