Top lighthouses
LighthouseCape Spencer Light
LighthousePoint Retreat Light
LighthouseFive Finger Islands Light
LighthouseDuck Point Light (historical)
LighthouseCape Fanshaw Light (historical)
LighthouseInian Island Light (historical)
LighthouseHarbor Point Light (historical)
LighthouseGrand Island Light
LighthouseThree Hill Island Light
LighthouseDanger Point Light
LighthouseLisianski Inlet Light
LighthousePoint Gambier Light
LighthouseAlthorp Rock Light
LighthouseGambier Bay Entrance Light
LighthouseTenakee Reef Light
LighthouseGrave Island Light
LighthouseGeorge Island Light
LighthouseKillisnoo Harbor Light 7
LighthousePoint Gardner Light
LighthouseRocky Island Light
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How to photograph lighthouses
Lighthouses work at both ends of the day: blue hour when the beacon is lit, and golden hour when white towers take on warm tones.
- During blue hour, use 5–15 second exposures to capture the beam; check whether the light is still active.
- Shoot from the beach or a jetty to place the tower against open sky and sea.
- Stormy weather and crashing surf add drama; keep a safe distance from waves on rocks and piers.
- A telephoto from across a bay compresses the tower against cliffs or the moon.
- Many lighthouses are on private or Coast Guard property — check public access and opening hours.
Season: Summer brings open towers and tours; autumn and winter offer storms, fewer crowds and lower sun angles.