Neds Point Light
Good Morning and have a great day
today I will share a few shots of Neds Point Light in Mattapoisett MA, about a 20 Minute drive from where I live, and a spot i enjoy visiting now and again for my sinrise walks on nice days, its not the best spot I go to for gettign steps in, as its not a big area and I walk loops around the green area, but hey its better than what I am doing now walking back and forth in the sunroom over winter :)
Speaking of walking, I am mixing it up now, that I have the exercyle, I generally walk for 30 minutes then ride for 10 or so minutes, and as my legs and knees get used to the exercise bike I will build up the time I spend on there.
A Little History about the Lighthouse with a Lot of Character
Established in 1838, this 39-foot tower was named after Ned Dexter, a local farmer who originally owned the land. While many lighthouses have grand origins, Ned’s Point had a bit of a rocky start—literally! The local builder was famously accused of "shoddy workmanship," and an inspector once even fell through a temporary floor during a surprise visit.
Despite its early controversies, the tower has endured for nearly two centuries. It was built using locally sourced stone and beach rocks, and it features a architectural marvel inside: a cantilevered granite stairway with 32 steps embedded directly into the wall without any mortar.
The Traveling Keeper’s House
Ever heard of a house that went for a boat ride? In 1923, after the light was automated, the original wooden keeper's house was no longer needed. Instead of tearing it down, they loaded it onto a barge and floated it across the bay to Wing's Neck Light in Bourne, where it still stands today.
Some fun facts
It flashes white for six seconds (3 seconds on, 3 seconds off) and is visible for 16 miles.
Former President John Quincy Adams was one of the key figures who helped convince Congress to fund its construction
A shot of it with some nice sunrise glow on the horizon
Sony A7iv 17mm F11 8 Sec ISO 100
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and again on another morning
Sony A7iv 17mm 11 10 Sec ISO 100
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A spot I dont often take shots from, in this corner of the park, but as I happenned I was talking to a guy who was parked here flying a drone that morning
Sony A7iv 17mm F11 1/6 Sec ISO 100
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and a shot after the sun had risen before I left to head home
Sony A7iv 17mm F11 0.6 Sec ISO 100
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