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Umpqua River Lighthouse
Posted by Steve Rice (Olympia, United States) on 8 August 2009 in Architecture and Portfolio.
This lighthouse replaced Oregon's first lighthouse which was built too close to the Umpqua River in 1857. Some years later, high tides and a flooding river battered the foundations and the tower began leaning ending in collapse. This one was lighted in 1894.
The tower on this sibling of the Haceta Head Lighthouse is 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall. It's located in the midst of Coast Guard housing and has a fence around it.
Part of the Oregon Coast series.
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
Wonderful...beautiful light, soft tones and fine detail in this elegant composition Steve:)
8 Aug 2009 6:07am
hooman from Mahshahr, Iran
vary nice and good composition. i like the monochrome mode
8 Aug 2009 10:18am
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
These places make such a strong statement architectural no matter where they are . . this one feels almost domestic in scale.
8 Aug 2009 12:13pm
don from Spokane, United States
It is a fine looking light house. It's interesting how well guarded this one is.
Nice shot with a fine range of tones.
8 Aug 2009 2:06pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Cool shot. We'll be there this coming week.
8 Aug 2009 7:48pm
@Veronique: No, that's part of the lighthouse.
Richard Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
A picturesque lighthouse, and terrific in B&W
8 Aug 2009 11:06pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Beautiful structure! Great light and perfect b&w!!!
9 Aug 2009 1:49am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
The light is fantastic and I love the quality of this shot, taking us back in time. So lovely!
11 Aug 2009 1:07pm
