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The Cockspur Island Light is the smallest lighthouse in Georgia. It ceased operation as an active beacon in 1909. It has been relit since 2007 for... more
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The Cockspur Island Light is the smallest lighthouse in Georgia. It ceased operation as an active beacon in 1909. It has been relit since 2007 for historical rather than navigational purposes.
Situated on an islet off the southeastern tip of Cockspur Island marking the South Channel of the Savannah River, the Cockspur Lighthouse stands twelve miles east of the port of Savannah. The islet, often covered by high tide, is comprised of oyster shells, and marsh grass.
Documented references suggest the first brick tower, used as a daymark, was built on Cockspur Island between March 1837 and November 1839. In 1848, John Norris, a New York architect, was contracted to supervise construction of an illuminated station. The noted architect designed many of Savannah's grand structures including the U.S. Custom House in downtown Savannah, the Mercer-Wilder House, and the Green-Meldrim House, where General Sherman stayed during the Civil War.
Photography, to me, involves seeing the light and capturing the moment: the colorful illumination in the sky just before sunrise; bright sunlight dancing on the bubbling current, the glint in the eye of a mockingbird, soft reflected light caressing the face of a child, the dynamic reflection of the setting sun on the beach. As a photographer, I use my camera to share with others my vision of the world. I have been making photographs for as long as I can remember. From images of nature and my surroundings growing up in northern Germany, to photo-journalism in Hamburg, Germany. I always gravitated toward a career in photography. Immigrating to the United States in the 1970s, I built a reputation in portrait photography, and ran a...
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Mike Lee
Wonderful image, Jurgen!
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Mike!
Sherilyn Harper
Quite the battered lighthouse, Jurgen, lovely color
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you, Sheri!
Greta Foose
Loved the weathered look of this lighthouse. I bet it could tell a lot of stories.
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Greta!
Judy Vincent
Beautiful capture! Congratulations! This will be the “Lighthouses in the USA” photo of the day on the USA Photographers group home page for 12/3/23!
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Judy!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Pamela, thank you so much for the feature in the group ART DISTRICT!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Doug, thank you very much for the feature in the group RURAL DECAY AND DETERIORATION!
Nancy Carol Photography
WELL DONE!! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'ART FOR PASSION - PASSION FOR ART'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "NOVEMBER 2023 Features."
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Nancy!
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 11-21-2023)
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Steve!
William Beuther
Great shot! LF
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, William!
Charlene Cox
What a stunning work of art! Simply beautiful!
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you, Charlene!
Bernadette Krupa
Jurgen, absolute beautiful capture "Cockspur Island Lighthouse"! Congrats on multiple features - Covered Bridges, No Place Like Home and Camera Art Group!! L/F
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Bernadette!
Linda Howes
Wonderful lighthouse and capture Jurgen!
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Linda!
Marian Bell
Wonderful composition and color! LF
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Marian!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Jurgen, on your Win in the Skies Over Georgia Contest for this beautiful photograph! Such an appealing image. Voted. L/F
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Sarah!
Nancy Jacobson
Wonderful shot, Jurgen! l/f
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Nancy!
Constance Lowery
fantastic subject to photograph, nice picture. L/F
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you, Constance!
Marcia Colelli
Wonderful capture of this little lighthouse. I have never heard of this one before. L/F
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you, Marcia!
Susanna Schorr
Wonderful perspective and image, Jurgen.
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Susanna!
Shelia Hunt
Fantastic capture of this old lighthouse, Jurgen! Love this!
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you so much, Shelia!
Stephanie Moore
What a marvellous old lighthouse, Jurgen - FL
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Stephanie!
Angie Mossburg
Lovely photo! It looks like it's going to be consumed by the water
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Angie!
Grace Iradian
Beautiful capture.
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you, Grace!
Joe Vella
Great shot of this historic lighthouse.
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Joe!
Wayne Moran
wow such a great find.
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Wayne!
Toni Hopper
Great image! Interesting history on this gem. Voted/favorite - in the lighthouse contest. Good luck!
Jurgen Lorenzen replied:
Thank you very much, Toni!