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Heceta Head Light - View from Sea Lion Caves

Heceta Head Light is a lighthouse located on the Oregon Coast 13 miles (21 km) north of Florence, Oregon and 13 miles (21 km) south of Yachats, Oregon, United States. The lighthouse is 2 miles (3.2 km) away from Sea Lion Caves.

In 1892, a crew of 56 constructed the light. Because of the site's seclusion, building materials were either shipped in if the weather and tide permitted, or brought from Florence by wagon. Stones were brought from the Clackamas River and bricks came from San Francisco. Completed in August 1893, the entire project cost $80,000 and consisted of:

The lighthouse

Houses for the head lightkeeper, the two assistant lightkeepers and their families

A barn

Two kerosene oil storage buildings — if one caught on fire, there was a secondary source


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samikosemi12-Jun-2013 10:31
Wow, amazing shot !
Sami ! v
Carol Anne18-Feb-2010 05:23
You have captured this so well. It is not easy to get good light here, and you found it
Yiannis Pavlis08-Dec-2009 12:50
This is very beautiful. A beautiful location and point of view with lovely details throughout.V
Jay Levin08-Dec-2009 03:41
A moody shot, compositionally perfect, Simon. Beautiful image. Vote
Guest 08-Dec-2009 02:13
Beautiful scene, Simon,. The lighting is spectacular. V
waterfalls man08-Dec-2009 01:10
Beautiful Shot & Comp V !!
Hank Vander Velde07-Dec-2009 01:45
Beautiful low-light image and nice info Simon.
Guest 07-Dec-2009 01:30
Outstanding image. V
John Potter06-Dec-2009 23:16
Great juxtaposition of light, shapes and shades! Your toning dramatizes the study beautifully! V
patou06-Dec-2009 21:13
Exellente composition l ombre et la lumiere sont magnifiques ici ( v )
Patricia Kay06-Dec-2009 18:48
Wonderful composition for this beatiful moody image Simon....BV
Jean D06-Dec-2009 18:35
Terrific capture and such a beauty on this rugged landscape.Thanks for the caption, Simon! ~V
bill friedlander06-Dec-2009 18:14
Super composition and tones. The light keeper must have enjoyed viewing the beautiful scenery around him. V
Walter Otto Koenig06-Dec-2009 17:47
Very well composed shot, the circling bird and your processing give this a strong atmosphere. Interesting information too. "V"
poetry66606-Dec-2009 17:41
A fabulous composition with excellent lighting. I love the way you have captured the circling bird as well as the lighthouse Simon. BV++
Ceya06-Dec-2009 16:47
Fantastic scene, well captured! V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)06-Dec-2009 16:21
Good composition Simon and the processing compliments the scene, well done...
Marcia Rules06-Dec-2009 15:48
very effective treatment! fine image..V
Chris Sofopoulos06-Dec-2009 14:19
Very good composition and post editing! v
James Clarke06-Dec-2009 12:04
Magical capture Simon. Great background info too. BV
Lise Trempe06-Dec-2009 11:47
Very atmospheric picture and the flying bird adds a lot in this composition, very beautiful.
Alain Boussac06-Dec-2009 10:35
Excellent subject, image and tones. And thank you for the very interesting text, Simon. BV.
Randy Adams06-Dec-2009 10:12
wow...just beautiful Simon! Excellent lighting, tones and composition! V
marie-jose wolff06-Dec-2009 09:52
very stormy atmosphere...
great light and composition! V
Nick Arena06-Dec-2009 08:31
Fabulous image..lovely mood..V
Giancarlo Guzzardi06-Dec-2009 08:21
amazing composition for it's lines, stormy mood and beautiful bird in flight
marko gregoric06-Dec-2009 06:51
Very, very good. V.
NealyBob06-Dec-2009 06:00
Fantastic capture of this old landmark! Thanks for the lesson on this historic place~!V
Ken Chambers ARPS06-Dec-2009 05:30
A very dramatic shot, you really produce the right mood to compliment the text.
January Grey06-Dec-2009 05:20
Beautiful view, Simon! Great light & composition. V~
PauloCGama06-Dec-2009 04:57
Great text, my friend - thank you for sharing.
Dramatic light and powerful details make this a wonderful pic. VV
pr_rajan06-Dec-2009 04:22
...awesome!~V~
monil06-Dec-2009 04:10
Superb this composition and love the contrast of clouds. v