Bright white, meant to standout and mark the shoreline, the Point No Point Lighthouse keeps the light on for sailors. In 1872, after the grounding of several ships, a request was made for the construction of a lighthouse along the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula in central Puget Sound. Two sites were explored, Foulweather Bluff (on the northwestern tip of the peninsula) and Point No Point (on the northeastern tip), in the end Point No Point was the chosen site and the lighthouse constructed, with a Fifth order Fresnel lens installed in the 27 foot tall tower in 1880. Fully automated in 1977, the site is no longer manned by keepers of the light.
But all of the history aside, it is simply a beautiful little lighthouse, so pristine white that it shines like a jewel along the shore of Puget Sound. This is one of my favorite places around Puget Sound, I love packing a picnic lunch of good cheese, artisan bread, Italian Dry Salami and a bottle of Merlot which makes dining al fresco the best, all the while watching shore birds, listening to the saltwater lap at the shore, watching pleasure craft and ocean going freighters make way towards the international ports of Seattle and Tacoma.
I apologize for the late posting of Weekly Top Shot meme. I worked last night, transporting the band for one of our high schools to the district stadium for a game against another team from a district east of us. The game ran late due to an unfortunate injury of a player requiring a Medic One response. Then upon the return to the school, a student accidentally hit the rear corner of my co-worker’s school bus, we had to wait for district security to come and investigate the accident. It was after midnight when I got home and made for a long 18 hour day, I slept in this morning.
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it is beautiful. glad you had a chance to catch up on some rest after a long day.
Such a cute lighthouse — smaller than I’m used to seeing. Try and take a nap this afternoon — I did! :) Thanks for hosting Madge. xo
it is a different kind of lighthouse. Looks very neet. Thanks for sharing and hosting. :)
This is really awesome, Madge – wow .. I really love it – Can I buy this lighthouse?… One of my dreams is to have a lighthouse of my own.. Fantastic picture!!
This is such a darling and different lighthouse.Thanks for sharing with us.
Laurie
You always seem to find the best subjects in the best settings!
You captured this charming old lighthouse under a beautiful sky – a lovely composition!
Lovely shot Madge!
I love this shot!
Sounds like yesterday was one of those “memorable” days, full of all the unexpected things that come with working with lots of people. So glad you gave yourself a chance to sleep in!
Ooooh, it’s so lovely. And, that sky…wow!
Beautiful place Madge – it seems that when they automated they at least had the sense to keep the building ship shape. Ans I’d go along on that picnic, and your picnic basket, anyday!
O, I love this beautiful building. So awesome…wonder if its ever been in a movie???…it should….it’s a MOVIE STAR.:)
Thanks dearly for hosting this nice party each week. I’ve been blessed to see lots of great photos.:)
It’s a beautiful and unique lighthouse. It’s a literally lighthouse. It looks like that a lighthouse keeper and his family can live
Thank you for sharing and your hosting.
I don’t live near any light houses – so this is a cool shot for me!
How gorgeous! The building is, of course, wonderful, but oh my, that sky!
It must be easily accessible?? What a beautiful place. I do like the name “Point No Point,” and I wonder the significance is.
I’ve never seen a light house like this before.
Beautiful capture of Point No Point, Madge! There are so many great lighthouses along the west coast of the U.S. and Canada. some have been like old friends in my years as a mariner.
I knew as soon as I saw the picture that it was Point No Point Lighthouse and what a beautiful picture you have of it! My cousin and I were there quite a few years ago. I have several pictures of it. There were a couple of artists painting while we were there. My cousin and I have made several lighthouse trips and one of them was to Puget Sound. Now I am going to have to go back to my archives and find some of those photos!
Hope you can catch up on your sleep now.
Excellent shot Madge. I love photographin lighthouses.
What a beautiful building! :)
Cool shot Madge!
It sure is very captivating, and pretty!
a different look to that lighthouse … and you did a good thing so you deserve to sleep in .. me, i am just lazy … got my shot up now
Wonderful clarity and beautiful sky in this shot, Madge!
Thanks for hosting.
Thanks for hosting the party. Sounds like you had am interesting night on Friday!
The building stands out so beautifully against the blue sky and puffy white clouds.
Love the colors and composition of your shot… such a beautiful sky!
This photo is so beautiful! Most of all, I love that the sky is beautifully colored. Very well done!! <3
I have never been to the ocean or seen a lighthouse. It would be a fun thing to experience.
Neat shot, Madge.
I want to go on a picnic with YOU!! :)
I sure hope the football player is okay.
Delicious color and light. Excellent sky and nice picture.
Oh, it is a beautiful lighthouse!
Oh wow, a gorgeous sky to go with this great looking light house…really nice!!
The blue sky is a beautiful backdrop for the crisp white lighthouse – beautiful!
Stunning shot, Madge!! What beautiful colours & a charming lighthouse!