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Herbert A. Franke

Phare d’Eckmühl_Bretagne

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The Phare d'Eckmühl is a lighthouse on the Pointe de Saint-Pierre in Penmarc'h in the French department of Finistère. Inaugurated on October 17, 1897, Phare d'Eckmühl is one of Europe's tallest lighthouses, 60 meters high. The tower secures one of the most dangerous coasts of France due to many rocks.

Architectural
France
Bretagne
Phare d’Eckmühl
Saint-Pierre
Penmarc'h
Department Finistère
lLghthouses
stair
spiral staircase

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Paul Kister May 7, 2024 - 9:46 am

Herbert, beautiful, love the composition and lighting, very cool!

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Herbert A. Franke May 7, 2024 - 10:25 am
Paul Kister

Thank you very much, Paul, for your
friendly and constructive comment. Greetings Herbert

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Herbert A. Franke May 3, 2026 - 11:13 am
Greg Urbano [Edited]

Thank you very much, Greg. Greetings Herbert

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Roy Gipson Young June 1, 2026 - 3:22 pm

Colors and textures are exceptional. Thanks for sharing this image.

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Herbert A. Franke June 1, 2026 - 3:28 pm
Roy Gipson Young

Thank you very much, Roy, for your friendly comment. Greetings Herbert

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Frank Ginn June 2, 2026 - 9:28 am

Congratulations, Herbert!
A masterful balance of light, texture, and composition—another captivating image drawing the viewer in!

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Herbert A. Franke June 2, 2026 - 10:06 am
Frank Ginn

Thank you very much, Frank, for your friendly and constructive comment. Greetings Herbert

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