Avery Point Lighthouse Across the Sound
- Location
- Avery Point Lighthouse, Groton, CT 06340
- Date photographed
- Subject
- Avery Point Lighthouse
Avery Point Lighthouse rises from the Groton shore like a sentinel marking the entrance to the Thames River. Viewed from the water, the brick tower and its white-trimmed lantern room command attention across the sound, while the rocky point below anchors the scene with weathered stone and salt-worn vegetation. The residential neighborhood beyond—cream and yellow houses catching the light—speaks to the lighthouse's role as both working navigation aid and local landmark. On a clear day like this, the contrast between the deep blue water and pale sky makes the tower's presence feel almost timeless, a quiet reminder of maritime history woven into Connecticut's coastal fabric.
Behind the frame
Nikon Z8, Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens
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