Sunset
by Robert Bales
Title
Sunset
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
A late summer sunset at the North Head Lighthouse.
After Cape Disappointment Lightstation was established in 1856 to mark the entrance to the Columbia River, mariners approaching the river from the north complained they could not see the light until they had nearly reached the river. Their cry for an additional lighthouse was supported by the many shipwrecks, which occurred along the Long Beach Peninsula, just north of the cape.
Construction of North Head Lighthouse began in 1896. The tower is brick masonry with a cement plaster overlay built on a sandstone foundation. 69 steps lead to the lantern room, which is 65 feet from the ground and 194 feet above sea level. The first-order Fresnel lens, which came from Cape Disappointment, was lit for the first time on May 16, 1898.
Since the light is only two miles north of Cape Disappointment, North Head needed a distinct signature. North Head shone a fixed white light, while Cape Disappointment alternated red and white flashes.
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September 19th, 2011
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Jenny Revitz Soper
Congratulations! I am immensely pleased to inform you that your artwork was featured on the group No Place Like Home homepage on February 27, 2024. You are cordially invited to post the artwork in the Group's Features Discussion thread or any other suitable thread.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Jenny for the nice feature, congratulations, comments, invite, and promotion!!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Sunset composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Jenny Revitz Soper
Great job! Your piece has been featured on the homepage of the No Place Like Home group on February 25, 2024. Please share it on the Group's Features discussion and other relevant threads.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding ocean lighthouse composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted
Spencer McDonald
Hi Robert. This one is amazing. Love the colors and composition.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much for the wonderful comments!! I grew up a few miles from this lighthouse!!
Robyn King
Congratulations Robert your amazing artwork is being featured in Over 5000 Views:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Neli Stoyanova
Congratulations on being featured on the home page of the FAA Group “Everything Sunset.” 10/10/2020
Kathy M Krause
Gorgeous capture Robert! Love the beautiful colors in the sunset, reflections and the gorgeous clouds with the blue sky! The beautiful lighthouse is exceptional! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
So glad you enjoyed the sunset and thanks so much for the wonderful comments and the LF!!
Sheila Laurens
Amazing capture. I love the way the lighthouse 'pops' out from that gorgeous sky
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Sheila for the great comment!! That is what got my eyes when I saw the lighthouse and the sunset!!
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