When did Jean Guichard photograph the lighthouse of La Jument?
In 1989, in the midst of a raging storm off the Brittany coast, photographer Jean Guichard circled above the French lighthouse of la Jument (Le Phare de La Jument) in a helicopter, camera in hand to capture the tempest.
What kind of photos does Jean Guichard take?
Jean Guichard is a prolific French photographer known for his lighthouse photos. His best-known photo is “Phares dans la Tempete, la Jument,” a dramatic view of a lighthouse engulfed in a huge wave, with the keeper looking out from the doorway. Jean Guichard was born on April 28, 1952 in Paris, France.
Who was the Keeper of the La Jument lighthouse?
Hearing the helicopter, keeper Theodore Malgorne came out to investigate but retreated quickly as a huge wave crashed into the lighthouse. This dramatic moment was captured by Guichard in a series of photographs.
Why was La Jument important to Jean Guichard?
For many years Jean Guichard’s quest was to portray Brittany’s maritime heritage before automatisation took over. Many of his photos are now considered to hold a historic value and his work is highly respected in Brittany. La Jument is Jean Guichard’s most famous photo shot.
When did the wave hit the La Jument lighthouse?
La Jument became well known in 1989, through a series of photographs taken by Jean Guichard. On 21 December 1989, a low pressure front coming from Ireland brought gale force winds and huge waves of 20 to 30 metres high which crashed spectacularly against the lighthouse.
Who is the lighthouse keeper in the photo?
It’s French photographer Jean Guichard’s stunning photo of France’s La Jument Lighthouse in a December storm. Look closely, and you’ll see a lighthouse keeper standing in the doorway. Within seconds after this photo was taken, the wave inundated the lighthouse and crashed up the sides of the 154-foot concrete and block tower.
