St. Augustine Lighthouse - 3 Views by TwoPynts
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Our photos today show 3 different aspects of the St. Augustine lighthouse. On the left (for self proclaimed lighthouse freak kimariehere) you get a glimpse of the view from the top level as Lisa and I descend the 219 steps towards the base of the lighthouse. In the middle (for sharky_) is a nice peekaboo shot of the top of the lighthouse through the tropical foliage behind it. On the right (for tvernuccio since she would like to move to FL) is the well constructed brick lighthouse keepers quarters, located just east of the lighthouse. It is now a museum with a collection that ranges from Fresnel lenses to household furnishings to archaeological treasures. The collections also include the archives, made up of photos and documents from the 1820s to present day. In 1824, an old Spanish watchtower in St. Augustine became Florida's first lighthouse with Juan Andreau, a Minorcan, as the first lightkeeper. Originally, the lighthouse used Winslow Lewis Argand lamps for illumination. The US government improved the light's quality by installing a 4th order Fresnel lens in 1855. This light could be seen much farther than the old lamps. In the late 1860s, the US government determined that the encroaching ocean was threatening the foundation of the light station. By 1870, the old tower and keeper's quarters were no longer adequate. A new light station was needed. On October 15, 1874, the keeper extinguished the light in the old lighthouse for the last time. Keepers continued to live in the old quarters until 1876 when they moved to the new light station. Just four years later the old lighthouse crashed into the sea. There is more information about the St. Augustine lighthouse HERE. ----- Thanks for stopping by and for your far-seeing comments on yesterday's photo, St. Augustine Lighthouse Panoramas.
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Comments (25)
Well, the lyrics sure gave me a strange visual Kort. The polishing of the lamp put it over the edge for me. Besides, I thought you were happily married. Beautiful shots never the less. KP
Like the composition of the first the best, they are all excellent images:):):)..V
LOL I have a lighthouse stairway,too.I guess that's pretty much a given,eh?Love the presentation Kort and I know all three of them will be so pleased you thought of them.Have a great day.-M :)
OOoooh, look at that person running up the stairs of that lighthouse. Really kewl shot. Love your presentation, very classy stuff. Have a dandy day Kort!!! #:O)
Thanks for your nice shots of Augustine... I've driven through before, but never went up in the lighthouse: Next time through I will.
looks like an ufo, not a lighthouse!
I always wanted to be a light house keeper . Great photos . What a peacful life it would be~~~~~GRRRRRRRRR
yawn...I just woke up....or should I say...I have just Risen...sigh...I too want to Marry a Lighthouse Keeper...a good Man...I don't want to be shafted...salute
I love the history of your commentary and all interesting shots. I like the architecture of the house. very beautiful home
I love the stairwell shot! Reminds me of Bauhaus for soem odd reason...love the motion blur of the person going down! Excellent presentation! No.1 Kort-san!!
Great views... Lighthouses are on light tonight !
a fine lighthouse...never been inside one so thanks for the tour:)
beautiful presented.. love the montage of different perspectives.. sublime kort..love that shot of the staircase.. and image with movement .. sublime:)
The stairwell shot is great! Nice presentation different aspects of a subject.
Wonderful collage of these places inside and outside the lighthouse! Love those stairs, so fascinating to look into the depth with the moving person! Excellent work, Kort!
Fantastic and great views of this lighthouse and architecture.
3 very beautiful views here Kort...Most of the lighthouse on my island are static metal forms with a twirling light, very dull and uninteresting...this baby has charcter and history! Well seen and captured! Aloha!
Beautiful pictures here. Excellent. Aloha
Three beautiful, crystal clear shots of the light house. Kimmers will definitly freak over the LH shot. I like the stair shot because of the artistic beauty of the spiril stairs..Great shootin Kort.
oh i loved the story AND YOU KNOW I LOVE LIGHT HOUSES!!! COOL! WOW!! it crashed into the sea! must have not been built too well!! OH i love all your shots what a wonderful lighthouse!! i love it!!..Excellent shots!! :O)
luv the first one.. all making an excellent presentation! ;]
super captures! love the first most with the view downstairs! all 3 are magnificent composed! ;o)
Impress like headlight! beautiful composition!!***
hey, very good work, i like this alot :)
Wonderful composition!! Great information you've been giving us!! Beautiful.