Steve's Photoblog
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Posted by Steve Rice (Olympia, United States) on 18 June 2009 in Architecture.
Much to my surprise, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse was visible this foggy morning while it had been shrouded in a fog bank the sunny afternoon before. The lighthouse is located 1.2 miles (1.9 kilometers) off Tillamook Head.
The light went into service in 1881 after an arduous 525 day construction project that subjected the workers to violent storms. The completed lighthouse has a 62 foot (18.9 meter) tower which puts the light 133 feet (40.5 meters) above the sea. Known as Terrible Tilly, the lighthouse was subjected to violent storms that threw rocks through the light room windows. In 1934, the worst storm ever sent rocks into the light room destroying the Fresnel lens and flooding the tower. The keepers were able to rig an auxiliary light the next day so that the lighthouse was only dark for one night. In 1957, the light was turned off having been replaced by an automated whistle buoy.
Part of the Oregon Coast series.
Daniel from Kenmare, United States
it looks like a layered cake with white frosting.
18 Jun 2009 5:11am
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
It's a splendid lighthouse and island. Very interesting also what you tell.
18 Jun 2009 5:46am
MARIANA from waterloo, Canada
Beautiful composition with Lighthouse in the middle of the scene !
18 Jun 2009 2:05pm
don from Spokane, United States
A fine shot of this famous lighthouse. I like the inclusion of the on-shore weeds/reeds that form a foreground element and add depth to the shot. Well done.
18 Jun 2009 2:52pm
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Such a great story about Terrible Tilly, poor people that were living there with the rocks flying all around! Beautiful photo of this lighthouse.
18 Jun 2009 2:53pm
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
Very interesting history and wonderful shot. It really looks strange sitting out there on that big rock. It would be cool to be able to check it out up close.
18 Jun 2009 3:01pm
peter from new york, United States
interesting story and such a cool shot. i couldn't imagine having to do maintenance on that thing during a violent storm!
18 Jun 2009 4:13pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Neat capture. Wonderful light on the lighthouse.
18 Jun 2009 4:39pm
Ajay from Pune, India
You have a talent to not only find such amazing places but to also framing them so brilliantly.
18 Jun 2009 4:59pm
mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland
Great capture, beautiful composition and light!
18 Jun 2009 5:13pm
k@ from Paris, France
Your compo is a delight, Steve, love the foreground and how it frames the whole beautiful view !
18 Jun 2009 8:48pm
Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France
le brouillard s'est dissipé, la blancheur de phare brille sur ce gris qui l'entoure, excellent ce contraste et cette atmosphère de solitude.
18 Jun 2009 8:53pm
jeff (aka dogilicious) from Millerstown, PA, United States
How'd ya like to live out there! Great capture in b/w.
18 Jun 2009 10:46pm
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
Reminds me of the pilot house of a ship breaching a roller. best...jerry
18 Jun 2009 11:23pm
Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States
I love the ability for you to get such a clear shot from so far away - this is outstanding.
19 Jun 2009 1:03am
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Beautiful sight Steve, and your composition is so lovely, especially the slightly blurred foreground that has enhanced the atmosphere of the subject wonderfully!
19 Jun 2009 2:01am
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
lovely work Steve -- the silhouetted reeds in front really make this shot for me!!!
19 Jun 2009 3:33am
Lesley from Lincoln, United States
Excellent b&w with the grasses in the foreground. Very nice composition, Steve!
20 Jun 2009 1:50pm
