Guard Island LighthouseI by junge1
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Description
Construction of a wooden lighthouse was begun in 1903 and completed in 1904. It housed a fourth order fresnel lens that produced a fixed light. However, the harsh conditions deteriorated the wood and in 1924 the dilapidated wooden structure was replaced with a rectangular single-story reinforced concrete tower.
The Guard Island Lighthouse is located in the Clarence Strait at the mouth of the Tongass Narrows.
The view is toward the southwest showing the mountains and glaciers of Prince of Wales Island in the distance.
This picture was taken on 26 May 2009.
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Comments (38)
Wonderful shot of this small island :)
Wonderful capture my friend,
Splendid view! :)
really - its wonderful !
wonderful island! Great photo!!!!
Wonderful capture.
Gorgeous shot. Kind of makes me homesick. Miss the mountains of the coast.
Wonderful shot!!
excellent POV and SHOT
With all the trees and growth the lighthouse really blends into the landscape. Very nice capture.
oh this is so beautiful ! excellent shot !
superb shot!
Great picture and wonderful history lesson
Remarkable scenery. No wonder you enjoy cruising:)
I love the mountains in the background!!
Beautiful capture...
And here the mountains stand guard over Guard Island. What a magnificent composition.
very beautuful!!!
Super capture Sig..great view! :)
Much smaller than our island. Wonderfully done. Aloha
Well done..
Beautiful pastel shades of mountains and water. Great shot!
I think I would have been watching the scenery none stop. very beautiful Sig
excellent shot sig!!
I can only imagine what it must have been like to work this light. What an isolated existance! It sounds lovely. sigh If only one could just sit there and read ... but!... they expect one to work, as well! Still -- it's a gorgeous place and a tempting thought!
great shot bro.
Great clarity over such a distance!
great shot
Looks a very interesting cruise to take part on... And no mean feat of seamanship.... Though, easier now, no doubt! Cool shots Sig! Rob.
Nice job to have in the middle of spring or fall when it is really cold blasting across there. Nice picture Sig