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04-SEP-2009 Bonnie Underwood ©

Bodie Island Lighthouse

Located just south of Nags Head. This is the
third light in the area. The first was replaced
due to poor foundation, the second was blown up
in 1861 by retreating Confederate troops who
feared the Union would use it to their advantage.

Today's Bodie (BODY) Island Lighthouse was completed
in 1872 on the north side of the Oregon Inlet. It stands
150 feet tall and is equipped with a 1st order Fresnel lens.
It is still active.

Canon EOS 40D
1/60s f/9.5 at 18.0mm iso400 full exif

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Chad Ramsey17-Sep-2009 02:18
Fantastic composition!
How wonderfully you lined this one up :)
Sam Rua17-Sep-2009 00:45
Nice detail and comp, Bonnie. Well done.
peterjay4516-Sep-2009 21:44
Great shot, Bonnie, I love your composition and the interesting facts
about this beautiful lighthouse.
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad16-Sep-2009 03:53
This is an awesome shot. Love the symmetry! Voted
CIS16-Sep-2009 02:43
How beautiful and serene this is! Love the entire setting, the
grounds and sky add to the gentility feeling I get.
Colin Clarke16-Sep-2009 02:32
Nice image and enjoyable history lesson !