Maude Svensson
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At the International Lighthouse Day in August I visited the old port with its three lighthouses and a pilot's lookout in Ratan, Northern Sweden. The Rataskar was the lighthouse where the father of the man in the picture used to work as lighthouse keeper. The father was the last lighthouse keeper and left his position as late as 1971. Since that, the lighthouse has stood more or less untouched.
I found the history so interesting and asked the man if I could take his picture. I converted it into black and white because I felt it made it timeless.
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I especially like the man's far-a-way gaze which captures a sense of someone with a comfort in his surroundings and an appreciation for the history of the place.   Posted: 10/05/2025 22:11:26