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Yaquina Head Light
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
GHOSTS??? It seems there has been trouble with the lighthouse from the beginning. Construction work began in the fall of 1871 but was often delayed due to the tempestuous Oregon winter. Boats bringing materials often had difficulty landing in a cove on the south side of the head. At least two boats were overturned in the surf losing their cargo. The tower, made from 370,000 bricks from San Francisco, is double walled for insulation and dampness protection. One story, which has circulated for years, tells of a workman falling from the scaffolding into the hallow between the masonry walls where his body could not be retrieved. A fine story, and perhaps an explanation for the station's purported ghost, but records show no workers were killed during construction. Strong winds did blow one worker off the cliff. Amazingly, his oils skins acted somewhat like a parachute and he only received minor injuries. I'm going to be very busy for a couple days, so little time to comment. Catch-up when I can...
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- Stefania Barbier Contact Stefania Barbier Stefania Barbier's Gallery  |
don't like ghost talk, but the capture is a beauty!!!!
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Barbara Waldoch |
Wonderful shot, Denny!
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Jack Ryan |
Thanks, Denny...much appreciated...and, yes, if I ever get out there, this is one I would definitely want to visit. I have seen many photos of it...and of some other beauties in your part of the world as well...and your photo here ranks with the best. Excellent composition and the color and detail are outstanding. Really well done!!!( I have thought about the book...and if/when I ever produce it, you will get one of the first copies!)
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Ray Thoms |
Great image Denny.....so clear and colour is excellent!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you ever so much Stefania, Barbara, Jack and Ray!
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John Connolly |
A wonderful image and story Denny! This is what legends are made of!
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Amy M. Wilson |
Beautiful capture and story-telling, Denny!
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Marty Straub |
What a beautifully inviting photo, Denny. I hope Jack gets there, too.
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Bill Houghton |
Denny, what a great shot of the lighthouse. I have always wanted to visit the Oregon coast. Well done. Have a great day, Bill Check out my website:
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much John, Amy, Marty and Bill!
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Ujjwal Mukherjee |
So very beautiful,Denny!!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much, Ujjwal!
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