If you're taking a weekend drive up the Connecticut coast, be sure to hop off of I95 (or never get on it!) in East Haven and head out to Lighthouse Point Park (follow the link for lots of info and directions). The park is beautifully situated at the entrance to New Haven harbor and the lighthouse itself is very nicely maintained and just pretty as a picture. There is also a great old carousel just across a small road from the lighthouse and plenty of nice beaches. A great place to wander and photograph at sunset because the lighthouse faces west and so gets gorgeous late-afternoon lighting. I shot the scene here just as the sun was setting and you couldn't ask for nicer light. Day passes are $10 for nonresidents or you can buy a season's pass for $50--worth it if you plan to visit more than five times during the summer. The parking is very close to the lighthouse and carousel.
I've been meaning to check this place out! It's about 2 mins from where my sister lives. Thanks for the reminder - the shot looks great, Jeff.
Posted by: ArenaCreative | May 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM