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West Point Lighthouse at Sunset

  • Writer: Dave Pidgeon
    Dave Pidgeon
  • Jan 15, 2024
  • 1 min read


THE LOCATION: West Point Lighthouse, Discovery Park, Seattle, Wash.


GPS: 47°39'46.0419" N 122°26'8.3841" W


THE EQUIPMENT: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | Peak Design Travel Tripod (aluminum) | Breakthrough Filters Neutral Density


THE STORY: A Josh Ritter lyric kept coming to mind.


Drive East of Eden 'til we start to feel the West.

We were never far from no where

You could see it from the edge of town.


A draft ripped down the Sound, allowing a pair of adult windsurfers to play with sails, boards, and elevation.


Across the rippled Puget Sound, a storm in shades of violet churned through the far mountains, and cruise ship of Alaska-bound tourists slowly made their way north.


The sun settled golden over the Olympic Peninsula, and the neutral density filter allowed by a sunburst and a long exposure to capture the clouds just right.


It certainly felt like the edge of town, that nowhere was close, and you could certainly sense its call if you love a little wildness.


Dave is a seasoned writer and photographer. He lives in Lancaster, Pa., with his three sons.

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Pidgeon's-Eye View is dedicated to navigating the challenges and triumphs of fatherhood, travel, and photography after a mid-life divorce. From the heart and vision of writer/photographer Dave Pidgeon, PEV features heart-filled prose, reflection, and insight for anyone walking a similar path. 

About Dave Pidgeon

Dave Pidgeon is a seasoned writer and photographer from Lancaster, Pa. He's worked since 2001 in journalism, public relations, and as a successful photography business owner. He's been a top-rated speaker at the annual HippoCamp conference for creative non-fiction writers and a sponsored presenter for Sandra Coan's Certification program on creative on-location lighting techniques.​​

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