Admiralty Head Lighthouse II
by Cheryl Rose
Title
Admiralty Head Lighthouse II
Artist
Cheryl Rose
Medium
Digital Art - Photographic Digital Painting
Description
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Admiralty Head Lighthouse sits on the bluff overlooking Admiralty Inlet - part of the "Triangle of Fire" during WWI. The lighthouse is part of Fort Casey State Park near Coupeville, Washington. In 1858 the United States purchased 10 acres of land costing $400 for the location of the lighthouse. The original lighthouse was completed during the months just prior to the Civil War and was among the West's earliest navigational aids. It had a fourth order Fresnel lens, and the light could be seen sixteen miles away. This light welcomed Puget Sound marine traffic to Admiralty Inlet. In 1890, with construction of the fort to protect Admiralty Inlet, the light was relocated, relinquishing the building and site to the U.S. Army. The original Red Bluff wooden lighthouse was demolished to make room for soldiers and guns in Fort Casey. The replacement lighthouse, constructed of brick and stucco, was built in 1903 but was discontinued in 1922. It was the last brick lighthouse designed by renowned German architect Carl Leick. During its later occupancy by the Army, the lighthouse was used as a training facility for the K-9 dog program. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1922, and the lantern moved to the New Dungeness Lighthouse in 1927. The 30 foot (9 m) tall lighthouse has since been restored by the Washington State Parks and is sponsored by the "Lighthouse Environmental Program"(LEP), a collaborative function between Washington State University's Extension Office and local environmental programs. Admiralty Head Lighthouse is open to the public throughout the year.
This is an original fine art photographic based digital painting.
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February 1st, 2017
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Comments (18)
Dave Farrow
Cheryl my dear, you have brought a smile to this old soldiers face. "Admiralty Head Lighthouse" is so well presented. This beautiful lighthouse is well maintained and earns you the highly prized "Thar She Blows" gold medal. You are an incredible artist sweetie, rock on lady
Connie Handscomb
Beautifully composed, Cheryl; I really like the soft , flowing hues of the sky ... & the lighthouse looks especially elegant; nicely maintained!;))
Marcia Colelli
Wonderful capture of this beautiful lighthouse with lovely sky and setting. Nice treatment. L/F
Skip Willits
While this place has been photographed a gazillion times, this presentation and painting is one of the best offerings I have seen. A simplistic view to the eye without the confusion of surrounding nonsense, the intent of the need for this old place becomes even more apparent.
Cheryl Rose replied:
Thank you very much, Skip! I am very appreciative of your thoughtful comment and that you liked my presentation!
Randol Burns
What a place of peace and beauty. Lighthouses are special places. Wonderful this is Cheryl. F/L
Cheryl Rose replied:
Thank you very much, Randol! Lighthouses are special places, indeed! I love them!
Nick Boren
Oh.... I do love my lighthouses and this one is very unique and wonderful. Thanks for sharing it dear Cheryl. :-) FV