Fort Amherst Lighthouse on the south side of St Johns Harbour #2 Canvas Print

The Fort Amherst Lighthouse sets on the south side of St. John's Harbour on the site of the old Fort Amherst. It is visible in the distance from Signal Hill, or by taking a drive along the south side road and a short walk.

The original lighthouse at Fort Amherst was built in 1813 and operated until 1835 by voluntary contribution from vessels entering the harbour. It was replaced by a new structure in 1852. That building was demolished in 1952 to make way for the current structure.

My photography journey started when I was 14 years old. Along with photography came my love for nature and wildlife which led me to become a biologist and explore my passion for birds. Thanks to years of traveling to different countries and exploring diverse cultures my photography themes expanded to include images of cities, places, buildings and people around the world. Through the years I have come to realize that as eclectic as my photography subjects are, there is a common denominator that influences my work. My motivation comes from my need to tell stories and my respect for everything that surrounds us, whether it is an animal, a landscape, our history reflected in buildings, temples, cities, ways of life, or people’s...