Lighthouses
"There are no words to express the feelings that induce a sailor to offer fervent prayers when he sees this mark of sympathy expressed by his fellow men. Suddenly he sees that he is no longer alone in the midst of the ocean waves; he sees that people are caring for him with paternal solicitude."
by Russian Naval Lieutenant Lavrentiy Alekseyevich Zagoskin on sighting the Lighthouse at Sitka, Alaska, in 1839!!
Read Moreby Russian Naval Lieutenant Lavrentiy Alekseyevich Zagoskin on sighting the Lighthouse at Sitka, Alaska, in 1839!!
Bush Key with Garden Key in the foreground. I put two of these up for context and because the colors are just so crazy beautiful. Yes, it does look this colorful to the eye. The Dry Tortugas are known for the birdlife and are a mecca for bird photographers and naturalists. The sign in the picture doesn't just say 'Island" it says "Island Closed'
