Split Rock Lighthouse, a photo from Minnesota, Midwest

Photographer's Note

Split Rock Light Station was put into service on July 31, 1910. It was built by the federal government as a navigational aid, in response to a disastrous 1905 storm that sank or damaged 29 ships on western Lake Superior.

The light station primarily served freighters hauling iron ore that was mined in northern Minnesota and shipped out from the ports of Two Harbors and Duluth/Superior.

During its first twenty years, the station was accessible only by boat, so lighthouse keepers and their families lived on site for the Lake Superior shipping season and left for the winter months.

In 1924, the North Shore Highway was extended past the light station. The addition of a connecting road made the site accessible by car. By the 1930s, keepers and their families could live there year-around, and the light station had become a popular tourist attraction.

In 1969, the light station was decommissioned and deeded to the State of Minnesota for preservation. Since the 1970s, it has been a state historic site operated by the Minnesota Historical Society and the centerpiece of Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.

In 2011, Split Rock Lighthouse was listed as a National Historic Landmark. The lighthouse and remaining buildings appear much as they did in the 1920s.

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ikeharel (114659) 2015-09-12 2:28

Hello Zbigniew,
An imposing cliff view with a light-tower atop, with an obvious roll to alert seamen cruising the lake.
People on the lookout railing gave good scale to appreciate the stunning place. A fine POV and well applied photo.
My best regards,
Ike

SWEETFREEDOM (24623) 2015-09-12 4:05

Hi Zbigniew,
very nice lighthouse, fine p.o.v. and colors.
regards
Alessandro

jean113 (28311) 2015-09-12 4:32

Hello Zbigniew,a good sharp shot with lovely natural colours.
I never expected to discover that there would be a lighthouse standing on the edge of a lake!
The presence of the people adds to the scale of the lighthouse and the cliff upon which it stands.
Interesting note.
Regards Jean.

Sergiom (117241) 2015-09-12 6:23

Bonjour Zbigniew,

Quel beau cadrage vertical. Il accompagne ŕ merveille cette falaise rocheuse vertigineuse qui plonge dans la mer et qui sert de support ŕ ce magnifique phare. Belle netteté et belles couleurs.

Amicalement

Serge

marabu61 (11587) 2015-09-12 7:49

Witaj Zbigniew
Quite am impressing location for a light house indeed. The sheer drop to the sea is awe inspiring. Your framing here is spot on with the light house in the upper left corner, some greenery around and then much space devoted to the cliffs and the beautiful blue sea.
have a great weekend
Daniel

cornejo (61504) 2015-09-12 11:11

Hi Zbigniew, excellent view of this interesting light on the great cliff, beautifully captured in this great and beautiful picture. An interesting image with good sharpness, light, color and quality. A great job well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good evening and happy Sunday.
All the best from southern Spain.
Angel.

tchefi (1841) 2015-09-12 12:49

Bonsoir Zbigniew
De belles couleurs, un bon cadrage, pour cette phot qui met bien en valeur cet endroit. Merci pour le partage
Amicalement
Joëlle

rasterman (479) 2015-09-18 2:11

Hello,
Beautifull composition of this lighthouse and the cliffs. Very nice natural colors, of the sea and the tree. Nice job, TFS.

aliabazari (23307) 2015-09-25 21:57

Hello Zbigniew
Very nice shot. Exposure clarity and well done.

with respect ...

ecmel (1782) 2015-09-28 5:24

Hello Zbigniew,
The point of view is magnificent with all these high rocky cliff and lighthouse. The human figures add to sense of scale.Very sharp image with beautiful colors.
Regards
Ecmel

adores (46979) 2015-09-29 14:57

Hi Zbigniew!
This is an impressive place for a lighthouse and what a view it must offer. Great pov and composition, I like the two people there.

jhm (211738) 2015-10-28 4:35

Hello Zbigniew,

Technical a perfect picture with the rock and lighthouse above.
Also the part of the sea makes your picture attractive.
We see excellent details and very nice nature picture
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

PaulVDV (63496) 2015-10-28 4:46

Hello Zbigniew,
First I thought this was a picture of Split, Croatia. A view I had never seen before. But the name of the place is Split Rock and it is in Minnesota.
An impressive view with the light house high on the rock. Well presented in the vertical format.
Excellent sharpness. Beautiful natural colours.
Best regards, Paul

macjake (98544) 2015-11-06 18:56

HI Zbigniew
excellent point of view you got for the steep cliff edge.
talk about making a strong visual impact!
caught my attention right away in your gallery, so i just had to take a closer look.
dramatic shot with fine colours and exposure.
cheers
craig

pierrefonds (115596) 2015-11-25 4:38

Hi Zbigniew,

The subject is well framed. The distance between the cliff and the horizon is giving depth to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the cliff and of the lighthouse. The good luminosity is enhancing the beauty of the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ourania (51103) 2016-01-21 7:22

Hello Zbigniew,
I like your composition in a vertical frame, it makes the height of the cliff even more impressive and offers us a generous view od the blue sky and the seascape. The lighthouse stands out superbly against the sky and next to the clouds. The clarity of your picture is excellent and agreeable, the colours are vivid and pleasing. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

Lidka (527) 2017-11-30 15:49

Dear Zbigniew!
Ale dobre zdjęcie. Świetny format, ładna czysta ramka, jest w tej pracy coś szlachetnego, miłego dla oka.
Kolory pierwsza klasa, świetne światło.
Co poza tym, wspaniały niski POV. Przysłona, czas, ideał.
Well done!