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Looking North

by Roger (Grisly)
The Foghorn and Light at the Dunnet Head lighthouse site this is where the Pentland Firth starts and is also the most Northerly point on the British Mainland,

The Firth is well known for the strength of its tidal currents, which are among the fastest in the world, a speed of 30 kilometres per hour (16 kn) being reported west of Pentland Skerries. The force of the tides gives rise to overfalls and tidal races which can occur at different stages of the tide. Combined with gale-force winds, they often give rise to extremely violent sea conditions (Wikipedia)

The landmass across the firth and through the haze is a part of the Orkney islands,

Light ON! An acoustic track from the Lighthouse family www.youtube.com/watch?v=af0apD2dcnE

HFF and a nice weekend to all.
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81 comments

Steve Paxton said:

That looks like some horn always a great subject lighthouses, HFF have a very good weekend.
3 years ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Steve Paxton:

Thank you Steve, horn is powered by compressed air
3 years ago

tiabunna said:

A great image of this lighthouse, Roger. From your info, it certainly sounds as though it's needed there! HFF and have a great weekend.
3 years ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to tiabunna:

Many thanks George, it's one of four in this short stretch of water
3 years ago

LotharW said:

Viel nördlicher geht es nicht...HFF Roger und ein schönes Wochenende!
3 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to LotharW:

Thank you Lother, a lovely area when the weather is good
3 years ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

I wouldn't want to be too close to that foghorn in action!
HFF Roger & have a great w/e.
3 years ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Loose_Grip/Pete:

Thank you, impossible not to hear it, I would think
3 years ago

Annemarie said:

this is beautiful, and beautiful sky Roger
HFF:)
3 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautifully composed Roger.
Happy FF and enjoy your weekend
3 years ago

Erika+Manfred said:

HFF, enjoy your weekend
3 years ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!!
3 years ago ( translate )

Klaus Krämer said:

Das es unterschiedliche Stärken bei den Strömungen gibt, wusste ich noch nicht. Wieder etwas gelernt. HFF und ein schönes Wochenende.
3 years ago ( translate )

Marije Aguillo said:

Bonito encuadre. hFF.
3 years ago ( translate )

Nora Caracci said:

very lovely compo with this nice lghthouse in the wild !
Hopeful FF & WE !
3 years ago