Racing against time, I pushed the pedal to the metal to travel 120 miles
across the Belt Parkway, the Southern State and the Montauk Highway, in
order to get to Montauk Point, Long Island at 6:30 a.m.. to capture this
scene. Starting from Sheepshead Bay, in Brooklyn NY at 4:00 a.m. I had
three concerns. 1) Would I get there in time. 2) Would I use the right
lens and the right settings; would I blow it and 3) Would it be worth it.
You be the judge. The combination of the rising sun and the design of
Long Island's most famous lighthouse museum does it for me every time.
And oh can you just smell that ocean air.

About the Lighthouse & Museum and State Park

The Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State.
The Lighthouse was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George
Washington in 1792. Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on
November 5, 1796. This 100 foot tower has been part of Long Island's land and
seascape for over 200 years and still serves as an active aid to navigation.
This beautiful historic site plays frequent host to wedding ceremonies and
other special events. Group and school tours(20 or more) are available on
a year round basis at the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum.

Photo by Michael Weinberg Photography of Scranton and Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.


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