Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport #1

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by Sandra Bronstein

Title

Yaquina Head Lighthouse - Newport #1

Artist

Sandra Bronstein

Medium

Photograph - Photography - Fine Art Photography

Description

� 2012 S. Bronstein Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Built in Oregon (1871 to 1873) along the Pacific Ocean, by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Yaquina Head Light was first lit August 20,[1873 and automated in 1966. It is active with an identifying light characteristic of two seconds on, two seconds off, two seconds on, and 14 seconds off.

A two-story keepers' dwelling was built at the time the lighthouse tower and its adjoining oil house were constructed. In 1923, a one-story keepers' house was added a short distance to the east. In 1938, a one-story building replaced the original two-story dwelling. Both dwellings and all outbuildings (a shed, a garage, etc.) were then demolished in 1984. The space is now a grassy area.
A popular tourist area this lighthouse is difficult to photograph but well worth the effort in the early morning light along the Pacific Ocean. Morning fog often rolls in giving a wonderful dark background for contrast allowing this lighthouse to stand out.

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June 10th, 2012