Picture of the day - January 27, 2009

"Kilauea Lighthouse"

Photo courtesy of steve kang photography.            (Click the photo to enlarge) Today's picture features a gorgeous lighthouse image from the great state of Hawaii, a series of spectacular islands that are the absolute crown jewels of the Pacific. Here is photographer Steve Kang with his story behind the photograph: "Kilauea Lighthouse is the northernmost point of the main Hawaiian Islands. Built in 1913, it had the largest lens of its kind and guided ships heading to and from the Orient. In the 1970's its light was turned off and this landmark was replaced by a low-maintenance light beacon. My wife and I were in Kauai on our baby moon along with another couple who are also expecting. The men went on photo shoots and played golf while the women laid out and got pregnancy massages. We had a great, relaxing time before our lives are turned upside down. This shot was from the lookout right at the entrance to the road that leads down to the lighthouse. It was shot at 24mm, f/22, 1/6 sec at 100ISO and a circular polarizer was used."   --Steve Kang You're invited to visit Mr. Kang's gallery where you'll find more of his magnificent images.     Visitor Comments... Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA Lovely!!!     Name: Jane Lamont Town: Ogden, UT What a beautiful scene in today's picture. Sort of a reminder of why I have always dreamed of going to Hawaii.     Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA WOW, the photos on TodaysPhoto just keep getting better and better all of the time. Mr. Kang did an awesome job with this one. What a beautiful location!!     Name: Solomon Jo Town: Los Angeles, CA Awesome photo! Nicely done!   Comment on today's picture  |  View previous "Pictures Of The Day"  |  Submit a photo Why I publish the "Picture Of The Day"