Beacons across the bay

The long-retired pier light in Racine, Wisconsin stands as a decorative element of Festival Park on the shore of Lake Michigan. Four miles to the northeast, the Wind Point light casts its beam into the deepening darkness.

There is wisdom in the light. It shows the way to go. When the older generation passes its acquired wisdom to the next, future travelers are assured of safe passage into the harbor.

Shine your light today.

Click on picture to enlarge. Photograph © 2007 James Jordan.

Photography news: The Natural History Museum of London and BBC Wildlife Magazine present the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, currently on display at Yale’s Peabody Museum of Natural History. The exhibit runs through September 3. You can catch a glimpse of some of the winners of the competition here.

Photo find of the day: Check out Rich Martin’s photos on Flickr. Sharp compositions combine with out-of-this-world color to create some stunning images.