Thematic Lighthouses

RoxnDox · 08-31-2019, 09:39 PM - **3 Likes**

Finally getting progress on my July lighthouse tour photos... started at the southern end of Oregon and worked our way north.

First up is Cape Blanco Lighthouse

Then the Coquille River light in the town of Bandon

Next up, the Cape Arago Lighthouse, not accessible except viewing...

Then the Umpqua River Lighthouse. This one was unique in our experience, when you get to the top of the tower you are actually coming up *inside* the lens assembly (a beautiful intact first-order Fresnel lens from Paris). More pics of that later...

Then the most photographed light in the state, supposedly, the Heceta Head Lighthouse.

Last edited by RoxnDox; 08-31-2019 at 10:16 PM. Reason: Fixed a link

RoxnDox · 08-31-2019, 10:10 PM - **5 Likes**

Next light northward on the Oregon coast is the inactive Yaquina Bay Light in Newport. Lots of historical stuff inside for the life of the keepers.

A few miles away is the light that replaced the one in town, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. It’s a beauty, still in operation, 168 steps to the top. Lots and lots of great photos there. This one is my favorite.

Next up is Cape Meares Lighthouse - A short one high on a bluff

Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has been shown before, just gotta include it again to have a complete list

The final shot is of the US Lightship Columbia, which was anchored off the mouth of the Columbia River from 1951 to 1979. She was the 4th ship to serve there. Now she is at the maritime museum in Astoria...

**rod_grant** · 09-01-2019, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Finally getting progress on my July lighthouse tour photos

Jim, a great series; every lighthouse on the Oregon coast!!! well done.
And thanks. Great viewing. I loved every one.

**Des** · 09-01-2019, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Jim, a great series; every lighthouse on the Oregon coast!!! well done.And thanks. Great viewing. I loved every one.

Absolutely what I was going to say. Great stories, excellent images. Well done Jim.

Patriot · 09-03-2019, 05:16 AM - **6 Likes**

The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Acadia National Park, Maine.

Dartmoor Dave · 09-03-2019, 06:08 AM - **4 Likes**

The lighthouse on Brixham breakwater. (Or is it really just a beacon?)

**rod_grant** · 09-08-2019, 08:44 PM

Yeah, Dave, it is really a beacon.
But who cares? it sits within the realm of maritime safety light sources; so it qualifies.
How many attempts did it take to capture the beacon alight?

timb64 · 09-24-2019, 01:14 PM - **3 Likes**

Southwold, Suffolk, UK

nocturnal · 09-30-2019, 08:20 AM - **2 Likes**

St.John's point lighthouse over looking the Irish sea and Dundrum bay in County Down, Ireland.

I was so focussed on the alignment and composition that I didn't notice (until later) the man looking at the misty Mourne mountains across the bay but he makes the photo.

It was my first time here and it was beautiful, only 1 hour drive from the horrible city!

I preferred the B&W version as I thought it was more atmospheric, which I originally posted here:

The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club - Page 754 - PentaxForums.com

**Des** · 09-30-2019, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

I preferred the B&W version as I thought it was more atmospheric

I liked the B&W on the 15 thread, but I like the colour version here even more. The yellow stripes are very distinctive, It gives a pleasing balance of cool and warm colours.

**UncleVanya** · 09-30-2019, 08:12 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

St.John's point lighthouse over looking the Irish sea and Dundrum bay in County Down, Ireland.

I was so focussed on the alignment and composition that I didn't notice (until later) the man looking at the misty Mourne mountains across the bay but he makes the photo.

It was my first time here and it was beautiful, only 1 hour drive from the horrible city!

I preferred the B&W version as I thought it was more atmospheric, which I originally posted here:

The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club - Page 754 - PentaxForums.com

I like both. But despite a love of black and white photography, the color version is more appealing to me.

**noelcmn** · 10-01-2019, 02:37 AM - **1 Like**

nocturnal · 10-05-2019, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I like both. But despite a love of black and white photography, the color version is more appealing to me.

Thanks for the feedback from you and Des. Yes I'm drawn to the colour version too, I can say this was the exact colour as seen (I love the HD coatings for the realism and I find the K-70 nails the white balance).

Not many lighthouses are black and yellow, not even sure why it is this colour!

On the subject here, there is an old lighthouse keepers cottage for sale in Donegal, Ireland, and the island too but the working automated lighthouse isn't part of the sale. It is really cheap (75,000 Euro) but you need a boat to get to it. I'd be interested otherwise

**Des** · 10-05-2019, 05:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by nocturnal

On the subject here, there is an old lighthouse keepers cottage for sale in Donegal, Ireland, and the island too but the working automated lighthouse isn't part of the sale. It is really cheap (75,000 Euro) but you need a boat to get to it. I'd be interested otherwise

For those of you who dream of living in a lighthouse:
Lighthouses For Sale Or Rent | A dedicated lighthouse research facility of past, present and future lighthouse sales. Plus lighthouse holiday destinations.
Own One of These Six Lighthouses for Sale From Just $10,000 | Apartment Therapy
And here's the one in Donegal: Donegal island with two cottages for sale for just $84k

There are none for sale in Australia, but quite a few places where you can stay in a lighthouse keeper's cottage. We once stayed in one at Green Cape, Ben Boyd NP, NSW (see post #73), which was fabulous.

The truly hardy could apply to be lighthouse keepers at remote Maatsuyker Island, off the wild south coast of Tasmania:
Maatsuyker Island lighthouse keepers share experience | The Examiner
Seals and eagles witness Maatsuyker Island lighthouse keepers' engagement - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

nocturnal · 10-05-2019, 05:26 PM - **1 Like**

Des, that one in Donegal is the one I was talking about. It's a plan/idea of mine to move there (but not an island) and perhaps go into tourism for a part time living. Renovation/building is what I do anyway.
Thanks for those links, i will have a read.

The lighthouse island in Donegal is about 3km off the coast and it is the Atlantic ocean. As you can imagine the storms can be fierce and waves massive! You'd be stuck there a lot of the time as ferries to other islands are regular non runners and hence why nobody has bought it.

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08-31-2019, 09:39 PM - 3 Likes	#136
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Finally getting progress on my July lighthouse tour photos... started at the southern end of Oregon and worked our way north. First up is Cape Blanco Lighthouse Then the Coquille River light in the town of Bandon Next up, the Cape Arago Lighthouse, not accessible except viewing... Then the Umpqua River Lighthouse. This one was unique in our experience, when you get to the top of the tower you are actually coming up inside the lens assembly (a beautiful intact first-order Fresnel lens from Paris). More pics of that later... Then the most photographed light in the state, supposedly, the Heceta Head Lighthouse. Last edited by RoxnDox; 08-31-2019 at 10:16 PM. Reason: Fixed a link

08-31-2019, 10:10 PM - 5 Likes	#137
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Next light northward on the Oregon coast is the inactive Yaquina Bay Light in Newport. Lots of historical stuff inside for the life of the keepers. A few miles away is the light that replaced the one in town, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. It’s a beauty, still in operation, 168 steps to the top. Lots and lots of great photos there. This one is my favorite. Next up is Cape Meares Lighthouse - A short one high on a bluff Tillamook Rock Lighthouse has been shown before, just gotta include it again to have a complete list The final shot is of the US Lightship Columbia, which was anchored off the mouth of the Columbia River from 1951 to 1979. She was the 4th ship to serve there. Now she is at the maritime museum in Astoria...

09-01-2019, 12:53 AM	#138
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox Finally getting progress on my July lighthouse tour photos Jim, a great series; every lighthouse on the Oregon coast!!! well done. And thanks. Great viewing. I loved every one.

09-01-2019, 01:49 PM	#139
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by rod_grant Jim, a great series; every lighthouse on the Oregon coast!!! well done.And thanks. Great viewing. I loved every one. Absolutely what I was going to say. Great stories, excellent images. Well done Jim.

09-03-2019, 05:16 AM - 6 Likes	#140
Patriot Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holy Land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,165	The Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse, Acadia National Park, Maine.

09-03-2019, 06:08 AM - 4 Likes	#141
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	The lighthouse on Brixham breakwater. (Or is it really just a beacon?)

09-08-2019, 08:44 PM	#142
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951 Original Poster	Yeah, Dave, it is really a beacon. But who cares? it sits within the realm of maritime safety light sources; so it qualifies. How many attempts did it take to capture the beacon alight?

09-24-2019, 01:14 PM - 3 Likes	#143
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Southwold, Suffolk, UK

09-30-2019, 01:30 PM	#145
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by nocturnal I preferred the B&W version as I thought it was more atmospheric I liked the B&W on the 15 thread, but I like the colour version here even more. The yellow stripes are very distinctive, It gives a pleasing balance of cool and warm colours.

09-30-2019, 08:12 PM	#146
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by nocturnal St.John's point lighthouse over looking the Irish sea and Dundrum bay in County Down, Ireland. I was so focussed on the alignment and composition that I didn't notice (until later) the man looking at the misty Mourne mountains across the bay but he makes the photo. It was my first time here and it was beautiful, only 1 hour drive from the horrible city! I preferred the B&W version as I thought it was more atmospheric, which I originally posted here: The 15mm Limited controls my mind - club - Page 754 - PentaxForums.com I like both. But despite a love of black and white photography, the color version is more appealing to me.

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nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Originally posted by UncleVanya I like both. But despite a love of black and white photography, the color version is more appealing to me. Thanks for the feedback from you and Des. Yes I'm drawn to the colour version too, I can say this was the exact colour as seen (I love the HD coatings for the realism and I find the K-70 nails the white balance). Not many lighthouses are black and yellow, not even sure why it is this colour! On the subject here, there is an old lighthouse keepers cottage for sale in Donegal, Ireland, and the island too but the working automated lighthouse isn't part of the sale. It is really cheap (75,000 Euro) but you need a boat to get to it. I'd be interested otherwise

10-05-2019, 05:10 PM - 1 Like	#149
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by nocturnal On the subject here, there is an old lighthouse keepers cottage for sale in Donegal, Ireland, and the island too but the working automated lighthouse isn't part of the sale. It is really cheap (75,000 Euro) but you need a boat to get to it. I'd be interested otherwise For those of you who dream of living in a lighthouse: Lighthouses For Sale Or Rent \| A dedicated lighthouse research facility of past, present and future lighthouse sales. Plus lighthouse holiday destinations. Own One of These Six Lighthouses for Sale From Just $10,000 \| Apartment Therapy And here's the one in Donegal: Donegal island with two cottages for sale for just $84k There are none for sale in Australia, but quite a few places where you can stay in a lighthouse keeper's cottage. We once stayed in one at Green Cape, Ben Boyd NP, NSW (see post #73), which was fabulous. The truly hardy could apply to be lighthouse keepers at remote Maatsuyker Island, off the wild south coast of Tasmania: Maatsuyker Island lighthouse keepers share experience \| The Examiner Seals and eagles witness Maatsuyker Island lighthouse keepers' engagement - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

10-05-2019, 05:26 PM - 1 Like	#150
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 507	Des, that one in Donegal is the one I was talking about. It's a plan/idea of mine to move there (but not an island) and perhaps go into tourism for a part time living. Renovation/building is what I do anyway. Thanks for those links, i will have a read. The lighthouse island in Donegal is about 3km off the coast and it is the Atlantic ocean. As you can imagine the storms can be fierce and waves massive! You'd be stuck there a lot of the time as ferries to other islands are regular non runners and hence why nobody has bought it.