2011 Edmund Fitzgerald B

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 11, 2011213 views5 comments

Every year on November 10th, they light the beacon at Split Rock lighthouse for a couple hours to commemorate the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
This is the only time of the year where the beacon is actually lit up and working.
I have never gone, due to the huge crowds. I decided to go this year because I had nothing better to do and I am glad I did. It was pretty cool to see. I have never witnessed this lighthouse actually lit up.

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on November 11, 2011 at 5:27 PM

Nice capture. Thanks for reminding me that I should add this to my bucket list.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 11, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Hi Shawn, Pretty cool Shot! What a wonderful way to commemorate the Edmund Fitzgerald! I just got back from there about 1 hour ago (7 hours of driving each way). I was there shooting last night too...lots and lots of photographers! This year the full moon was the same night the lighthouse was lit, so too bad that we had all the clouds that kept it out of sight...but you made the best of it here. I think it will be at least 2030 before that happens again! Nice work capturing this one!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 12, 2011 at 12:26 AM

Great shot Shawn! I remember the wreck and tragedy through the song by Gordon Lightfoot many years ago..... Found this Edmund Fitzgerald and of course the old song Song

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM

Neat shot. The blue sky and water provide a striking contrast to the lights and the photog silhouettes on the right are a nice addition. I do find myself wishing that the lighthouse was higher in the image so I could see the rest of the light's reflection, but that's a minor nit. This is really nice as presented.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Shawn Thompson on November 14, 2011 at 11:23 AM

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

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