lgthouselady, don't compare your pictures to Paul's. He's a professional. I know mine aren't as good, but they are getting better. Suggestions? Get as many pixels as you can, get a long lens if you can. Mostly just take LOTS of pictures of LOTS of lighthouses and have fun!
MG I offered before to help you with posting pictures and the offer still stands. It takes some time to get the hang of it.
I finally got into 'The Book' this morning...and thanks to MG's clue... I finally found it. Pottawatomie or Rock Island, WI.