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Book On Halfway Rock Nears Publication

Society member Ford Reiche has won awards for his restoration of Halfway Rock Light Station, located off the coast of Maine. He’s put together a book on the history of the station and his work in bringing the station back to its former glory. The book will be available for purchase soon. Constantly documenting his… Continue reading Book On Halfway Rock Nears Publication

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New Category for Photo Submissions

Submission Category No. 5 for the 2019 Lighthouse Calendar is “Detail or Abstract.” We have combined two options into one submission.  Pick whichever is your preference. In the end it’s all about perspective. This is your opportunity to really study your subject, pick out an interesting aspect, and capture it in an artistic way. Submission… Continue reading New Category for Photo Submissions

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Deadline for SUNRISE / SUNSET submissions is April 30th

Society photographers who have not already submitted SUNRISE / SUNSET images for the Lighthouse Calendar Contest must complete their entries by COB Monday. Goto https://uslhs.submittable.com/submit. The deadline for the TECHNOLOGY category is May 30, 2018. Submitted by Candace Clifford, April 27, 2018 *  *  *  *  * U.S. Lighthouse Society News is produced by the U.S. Lighthouse… Continue reading Deadline for SUNRISE / SUNSET submissions is April 30th

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Finalists for “Reflection / Unusual Perspective”

Thanks to all the Lighthouse Society photographers who submitted images for the “Refection / Unusual Perspective” category of our 2019 Calendar Contest. After careful review, we are pleased to announce the five finalists. The deadline for our next category, “Sunrise / Sunset,” is April 30, 2018.  So get out your cameras and capture your favorite… Continue reading Finalists for “Reflection / Unusual Perspective”

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Submission Deadline for Reflection / Unusual Perspective Category

Today (March 30th) is the deadline for the Reflection / Unusual Perspective Category for the Society’s Lighthouse Calendar Contest. The next submission deadline is April 30th for the Sunrise / Sunset Category. Society members should submit their images at https://uslhs.submittable.com/submit. Here are some of last year’s submissions from Society members: Submitted by Candace Clifford, March 30, 2018… Continue reading Submission Deadline for Reflection / Unusual Perspective Category

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Maine Photography Workshop

Society member Shirley Whitenack, along with Richard E. St. Peter, will be teaching a photography workshop “Lighting the Way” at the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, Maine, June 6 – 9, 2018. According to the flyer, “Through classroom lecture and on location shooting, this workshop will enhance basic photography skills and strengthen compositional techniques. We will explore coastal towns,… Continue reading Maine Photography Workshop

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Call for Entries – Sunrise / Sunset Category

Time to capture that magical moment at a lighthouse when the sun is rising or setting. Society photographers are invited to submit their best Sunrise / Sunset image at https://uslhs.submittable.com/submit through April 30th. Here are some of last year’s Sunrise / Sunset submissions: Images for the previous category, Reflection or Unusual Perspective, will be accepted until… Continue reading Call for Entries – Sunrise / Sunset Category

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Finalists for Weather Category

Thanks to all the Lighthouse Society photographers who submitted images for the “Weather” category of our 2019 Calendar Contest. After careful review, we are pleased to announce the five finalists. One or more of these images will be used in the 2019 calendar. The deadline for our next category, “Reflection / Unique Perspective,” is March… Continue reading Finalists for Weather Category

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Deadline for Weather Category Fast Approaching

Society Photographers: Don’t forget to submit your “Weather” photos of lighthouses by Wednesday, February 28th. Here are some “Weather” submissions from the 2017 Calendar Contest:   The images for the next category, “Reflection / Unusual Perspective,” are due March 30. You can start submitting “Sunrise / Sunset” photos on March 15. Goto https://uslhs.submittable.com/submit to enter. Submitted… Continue reading Deadline for Weather Category Fast Approaching

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Call for Submissions – REFLECTION / UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVE category

Society photographers are encouraged to get out and create an image for the Reflection / Unusual Perspective category for the Lighthouse Society’s Calendar contest. Take this opportunity to look for a reflection or view the lighthouse at a different angle. Or maybe you have a favorite image in your archives? The submission deadline is March… Continue reading Call for Submissions – REFLECTION / UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVE category