Created 25-Aug-19
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On Aug 20, 2019, we visited the Umpqua River Lighthouse. Built in 1894, it is located about midway (north to south) along the Oregon coast. #1 is Mary Anna’s sketch of the lighthouse and its adjoining building. One enters the lighthouse through it. I like the straight & curving lines in #2-3. In #4, the weather had changed and a bird flew by. My impression is that lighthouses on the west coast are often located on cliffs, as this one is. This is why they do not need to be built so tall compared to those on the east coast. The issue is important because if the beam is too high (or low) sailors won't be able to see it. The stairs & bricks, with their curving lines, are shown in #5-8. Photos #9-10 reveal the inside of the beacon. It has a unique 2 white, 1 red signal (note the panels). These days, the Fresnel lens is lit by a rather small, about 6" long, halogen light. It can be seen for 20 miles. In #11, Mary Anna is cast in red as she emerges from the beacon. #12 shows the rotating base of the beacon, along with circles and lines. I have no idea why some of the little windows are colored. Finally, the last photo shows Mary Anna sketching. To get the best effect, click on the first photo, click “dim the lights” (upper left corner), and use your arrow key to move along.
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