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Taken 13-Jul-12
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Category:Travel and Places
Subcategory:Europe
Subcategory Detail:United Kingdom
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Photo Info

Dimensions3880 x 2613
Original file size9.3 MB
Image typeJPEG
Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)
Date taken13-Jul-12 15:53
Date modified17-Jul-12 13:48
Shooting Conditions

Camera modelNIKON D200
Focal length180 mm
ISO speedISO 100
A sepia-toned photograph of Neist Point Lighthouse on the Isle of Skye, perched on rugged cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline and distant views are also visible.

Neist Point Light: Sentinel of Skye, Neist Point Lighthouse, Isle of Skye

This photograph captures the iconic Neist Point Lighthouse, a sentinel standing proudly on the westernmost point of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The image showcases the lighthouse's distinctive architecture, perched dramatically on rugged cliffs overlooking the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline, with its rocky outcrops and dramatic drops, adds to the sense of isolation and wild beauty. The sepia tone lends a timeless and evocative quality, emphasizing the enduring nature of this remote outpost. The composition focuses on the lighthouse, highlighting its role as a beacon and a symbol of human presence in this untamed landscape. The distant views of the coastline and the ocean create a sense of scale and grandeur, emphasizing the power of nature and the enduring presence of this man-made structure. The overall image evokes a sense of peace, solitude, and the enduring power of the sea.

Neist Point Lighthouse at Neist Point is situated in the West Coast of Skye in the area known as ‘Durinish’. It was designed by David Stevenson, was first lit on 1 November 1909. Since 1990, the lighthouse has been operated remotely from the Northern Lighthouse Board headquarters in Edinburgh. The former keepers' cottages are now in private ownership. An aerial cableway is used to take supplies to the lighthouse and cottages. In 1971 the lighthouse was listed as a Category B listed building. In the background is North Uist and the Outer Hebrides.