In the 1960s, the Fresnel lens was replaced by aviation beacon-type white and red lights, which beam their warning to ships more than 20 miles offshore. After being tended by 22 keepers since 1851, the lighthouse became automated in 1980 and the last personnel left in 1982.
We spent a couple of days sightseeing in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan, and as part of our rounds we stopped at the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse for some photos. The lighthouse is an important part of Eagle Harbor’s history and is a familiar icon for those who visit.
I would typically want to photograph a lighthouse at dusk with the beacon operating, but our timing did not permit that for this trip!
I can understand wanting the dusk hours but this works well for me.
A sunny day and blue sky is always good!
Hope you enjoyed your time in Michigan! 🙂 That is a wonderful area.
Thank you, Mark. We had a very nice visit. It was the first time in that area and we’d love to go again.
I know we came sorta close to you on the way by, but unfortunately didn’t have time to get in touch. Another time, for sure.