Point Arena
Mendocino Coast, CA
POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE
Built in 1870, the Point Arena Lighthouse is one of the most beautiful lighthouses along the Mendocino coast. The coastline, covered with large rocks and crashing waves, provide spectacular views and great photographic opportunities.
Visiting this magnificent location near sunset, offers a great opportunity to come away with both a portfolio shot and a wonderful memory for life. The lighthouse offers tours daily including a hike up the stairs to the top.
Images and location summary by Jonathan Ross
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Follow Highway 1 north from the town of Point Arena and turn west onto Lighthouse Road at the sign for Lighthouse Pointe Resort. Follow this road to the end and follow signs for parking. There are multiple locations to pull over from the road capture the lighthouse in the distance.
Using a a telephoto lens lets you capture the lighthouse with the waves crashing along the shoreline as there is a long road leading up to the actual lighthouse. The longer focal length is great for compression. Visiting during sunset allows gives the opportunity for some dramatic skies at this location.
This image was shot int he winter, so there were more waves …
For capturing the shoreline with lighthouse the following lens you will want to bring a telephoto lens (70 mm - 200 mm or 100 mm - 400 mm)
The above image was taken at 215 mm.
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LOCATION SUMMARIES WRITTEN BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
