Into The Lighthouse | Assateague Island, VA
This is the entrance to the Assateague Lighthouse on Assateague Island, VA. It lies on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, however it does not receive any government funds whatsoever for upkeep. The flaking paint that you see around the door exists all over the 142-foot tall structure. It was last painted in 1995, but as you can see, it didn’t hold up too well. A recent renovation, all funded by donations, refurbished the spiral staircase and observation deck so that the lighthouse can entertain climbers. Current donations and fees charged for climbing it are going toward further rehabbing, including a much needed paint job. I do enjoy it’s grungy look (it’s good for photography), but I hope to see it bright and shiny again someday soon!
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Clouds have become one of the favorite points of focus in my HDR photography. It is a reversal of thinking compared to how one would normally compose their image. You find a great subject, compose it and try to work the clouds into it. Lately, I have found myself composing images around the clouds. This can be quite a daunting task, but at the same time this different way of thinking has made me a better photographer. It has forced me to look at things much differently than I used to. And isn’t that a great side effect of being a photographer? I see the world so much differently than I did, say 5 years ago, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I just hope to share my way of seeing things with as many others as possible- and that is what drives my photography work.
New Bern, NC
©2010 Zach Frailey
New Bern’s Middle Street is lined with many beautiful and restored buildings. The alley behind Middle Street, not so much. But is is a photographer’s dream: centuries old exposed brick shows the history of this town.
