Sunset Reflections At Noth Head
by Robert Bales
Title
Sunset Reflections At Noth Head
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
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Very a stunning reflection on the Pacific Ocean!
On May 16, 1898, the North Head Lighthouse was put into service as the primary navigation aid at the mouth of the Columbia River. The Cape Disappointment lighthouse had served this function since Oct. 15, 1856; however, ships continued to run aground at the "Graveyard of the Pacific." Due to the sheer number of shipwrecks, it was determined a second lighthouse was needed on the northwestern spur of Cape Disappointment, commonly referred to as North Head.
Today, the North Head Lighthouse still stands as a sentinel overlooking this treacherous body of water, the confluence between the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean. The North Head Lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation, although the lighthouse keepers who once tended the flame have been replaced by an automated beacon. The lighthouse offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach Peninsula, Columbia River Bar and the northern Oregon Coast.
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September 27th, 2023
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Comments (13)
Kathy M Krause
Phenomenal capture of this gorgeous sunset with the lighthouse, Robert! Enjoy the colors, reflections, and lighthouse! F/L
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2024 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Don for the nice feature, congratulations, comments, invite, and promotion!!
Shelia Hunt
Oh, my, this is totally breathtaking, Robert! Truly beautiful! Perfect for home or office.
Anthony Jones
Beautiful work! Thank you for submitting your artwork to the Power and Beauty of the Ocean Group where the image is now featured on the home page. Feel free to post this in the Featured archive in the group discussion page section. L/F
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