Wood Islands Lighthouse PEI Canada-GRK9450_09192018-HDR3556
by Greg Kluempers
Title
Wood Islands Lighthouse PEI Canada-GRK9450_09192018-HDR3556
Artist
Greg Kluempers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Wood Islands Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse situated on the southeastern shore of Prince Edward Island, located in the community of Wood Islands. It was completed in 1876.The lighthouse is a well-preserved three storey tower with an adjoining 1 1⁄2-storey keeper's residence. The white shingled tower is topped by a red iron lantern, which is enclosed by a white railing on the observation deck. The red roof of the dwelling provides a striking contrast to the white shingled exterior of the dwelling.
It was one of the last three lights on Prince Edward Island to be fully automated, and the last where the keeper and his family lived. The lighthouse and residence are now open as a museum, with exhibits about the history of lighthouses, ferry service and fishing on the island, and includes a 1950s period kitchen and keeper's quarters.
The day we were there it was rainy and windy. I decided to use a muted color and add a textured overlay to give the photo a little character.
Uploaded
October 21st, 2018
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for Wood Islands Lighthouse PEI Canada-GRK9450_09192018-HDR3556 . Click here to post the first comment.