Long As I Can See The Light by auntietk
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Description
This photograph has nothing to do with the CCR song of the same name, except that every time I look at this image the song comes to mind!
I tried naming it several other things, but it just wasn't working out.
Newport, Oregon
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
In service 1871 - 1874
The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is the only remaining lighthouse in Oregon where the light room is actually part of the Keeper's House. You walk up the front steps of the house, through the door, up two flights of stairs, then up a ladder and into the light chamber.
This is one of the bedrooms on the second floor.
The lighthouse sported a stationary fifth-order Fresnel lens, the light was only visible for about eight miles out to sea, and that light was blocked by Yaquina Head to the north. This made the light virtually useless to ships sailing down the coast.
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is a study in why you don't put the lighthouse where it's convenient to build it, you put it out on the cliffs where it's needed! Three years after the Yaquina Bay light was lit they built another lighthouse on Yaquina Head, which is still in service today.
It's pronounced Ya-KWIN-a, by the way.
Comments (26)
Faemike55
That song came to mind when I saw the title! Wonderful bit of information about the Lighthouse. ps nice to see the pronunciation there for those who do not live in this area
barbdennist
Another wonderful photo and great information to go with it.
bmac62
Soft light...lots of wood...and 130 years old. Very, very nice image.
beachzz
Soft and sweet and beautiful!!
whaleman
Nice soft light hitting a well-chosen room color! I was only able to photograph the outside.
Katraz
Lovely shot very soft and calming, makes me wonder what its like outside.
Feliciti
wonderful soft and dreamy lightning!
awjay
its a beautiful window shot
durleybeachbum
A perfect shot, What a great place for some nude pics (not you or Bill, I hasten to add)
morningglory
Don't know the song, but love the picture.
cfulton
The light is perfect - great info too! Clive
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful shot! It's marvelous buttery light, and just seems to be waiting for someone or something to happen...
gonzojr
Oh wow! That's a beautiful capture! I like the title too!
bobrgallegos
Great POV !! Love the light comming in from the window and the shadows it create.
debbielove
Cool, thats a really beautiful shot and it looks a great place to live.. I would! lol Super shot Tara.. Rob
mickuk50
How`s life treating you Tara ? That window would make for some great still life shots with that wonderful light :o).. Mick
hipps13
wonderful stares warm hugs, Linda Kaye
Chipka
Oh, I really like this: the idea of a useless lighthouse really appeals to me. A bit like Agaran logic--don't build a lighthouse because you need it, and if you do, put it inland, because it looks so much prettier that way. Or something! And speaking of pretty, look at the light streaming through that window, and doing all of that really cool light-stuff on the wood surfaces! WOW! This is one moody and evocative piece. I love it, and the little added bonus of the helmsman's wheel is just perfect. Yeah, I like this, even if it's past my bedtime as I write this comment. Gotta move big, heavy things bright and early, but there's no way I'd miss commenting on at least one of the gems I've recently missed. This rocks.
wysiwig
It may be useless as a lighthouse but it is probably a lot more comfortable living here than out on the cliffs. And the light is wonderful.
dochtersions
Great mood and light in this shot, Tara!!!
moochagoo
Looks like an Andrew Whyeth painting :)
jocko500
the the government for you. build things that do not work. wonderful work
makron
Great and wonderful photo. 10++++
RodS
Ohhhhhh..... Another wonderfully lighted interior - you do these sooooo well, Tara!! Makes me want to find a nice old buildingand just play with my camera.. A woderful capture, my dear friend!
Blush
What a beautiful idyllic room Also reminds me of Colonial Times This is a fav with me Hugs Susan~
nikolais
and you certainly reminded my of my 60-70s and the Creedance... lovely light and interior! never thought lighthouses care so much about the light))