Ivo Matějů

Title: Lighthouse – Stawa Mlyny

About the Photo:

This photo was taken during a very windy morning at the Polish Baltic Sea coast, in the town of Swinoujscie.
The lighthouse in the photo is called Stawa Młyny, it was built between 1873 and 1874 and its appearance resembles a windmill. The lighthouse stands at the end of a long stone pier that leads deep into the sea. A long exposure lasting approximately nine minutes creates the effect of a softly blurred sky and a smooth, calm sea surface. This iconic lighthouse is not only a navigational point for ships, but its unique architecture and beautiful location also make it an important feature of the local landscape.