Yesterday we saw the interior of the lighthouse and the lens that projected the light across the lake at 10 second intervals.
Today here are three views of the lighthouse itself perched high on the cliffs and you can see why it was so important to have a light to assist the safe passage of ships along this stretch of the lake.
Today's images were captured inside the lighthouse at Split Rock Minnesota.
The lighthouse has a fascinating history and it is well worth looking it up here
It is no longer in use as a lighthouse but is the central feature at Split Rock State Park on Lake Superior's North Shore.
It was wet and windy when we visited so it was a wise move to explore inside to get out of the rain (although I managed to get some great shots of the exterior too).
The first shot of the spiral staircase has been given a little treatment in lightroom using a vintage photo preset which I think adds a nice warm tone and gives the right feel to this shot of a century old staircase.
The next three images are of the lens from slightly different angles, it was a little tricky getting them as the light mechanism was moving the whole time.
The first one looks a bit like an eye and you can see the spectrum as sunlight passes through the lens elements.
The second one has a nice green tone and you can see a little of the framework that supports the heavy elements.
I shot the final image in black and white and it is possibly my favourite shot of the day but that is a matter of taste so if you have a favourite why not let me know and tell me why.
