Once a year, the Light Station at Pigeon Point near San Francisco, California, is lit as it was over 100 years ago, its light generated by five kerosene lamps pouring through 24 rotating Fresnel lenses. Tyler Westcott captured this stunning image November 17, 2007, when light emanating from the Pigeon Point Lighthouse was particularly picturesque because of a thin fog that also blurred the distant Moon. Still active, the light house now uses a more efficient flashing aerobeacon.

An interesting side note, during the latter 1970s, the lighthouse was guarded by an 800 pound pig named Lester. I’ve tried to find a photo of Lester “on duty” but have so far been unsuccessful. If you have or find one, I hope you’ll share it here.