Weekend photography objectives

[P Kong]

Busy life took a minor break this weekend (only to be interrupted by rain). 
Before the rain hit, I was able to head outside for a Valentine's Day of 
shooting. The objective was to finish a roll of film left in the body since 
shortly after Xmas and not to start another roll that I couldn't finish 
more than 75-80% before doing a mid-roll rewind.

The destinations were two lighthouses within an hour drive south of San 
Francisco. Pigeon Point is about 50 miles south along the coastal highway 
1. This lighthouse houses a first-order fresnel lens, the largest size 
there is. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=533 The tower was 
closed for structural reasons, so unfortunately I wasn't able to check out 
the lens from the inside. Conditions were partly cloudy blue skies with 
crashing waves below us.

The other stop was at the Point Montara Light Station 
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=534, about 25 miles south of 
San Francisco. This is a more of a "stubby" structure and houses a smaller 
fourth order fresnel lens. By the time we'd had lunch, the skies had become 
overcast w/ a storm headed our way. Perfect conditions for me to finish off 
a roll of 400 speed film.

For those of you in the area, both of these lighthouses have hostelling 
facilities. A great ocean view at a minuscule price. The Montara Light 
Station hostel feels very cozy & quaintly charming. All in all, a very good 
day. I finished off my roll of film plus another 36 shots. Film goes off to 
the developer this week.

Pat in SF