Top lighthouses
LighthouseNew Castle Range Rear Light
LighthouseNew Castle Range Front Light
LighthouseCherry Island Range Rear Light
LighthouseChristiana North Jetty Light
LighthouseBellevue Range Rear Light
LighthouseListon Range Front Light
LighthouseListon Range Rear Light
LighthouseReedy Island Range Rear Light
LighthouseBaker Shoal Range Rear Light
LighthouseChristiana Light
LighthouseBaker Shoal Range Front Light
LighthouseMarcus Hook Range Front Light
LighthouseMarcus Hook Range Rear Light
LighthouseReedy Island Light (historical)
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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.