There are a number of ways to light a house and grounds without lighting up the entire neighborhood and lake... it's not more expensive, it just requires a little thought and creativity...
This year, a house on M'boro neck decided to install two mega-lights that shine directly at us... the first time I saw them I assumed there was emergency and they were lighting up the world... however they get turned on fairly frequently... I don't know the house or the people, but I can't imagine why they need so much light... it seems to be a navigational hazard because it completely obliterates your vision if you are going towards them... If anyone recognizes this location... please put a nice note on the door for me asking them to point the lights down... thank you in advance! PIG