Heceta Head ... Before by auntietk
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Today we went to the Heceta Head Lighthouse. It's a beautiful place, built in 1893, and the tower houses a gorgeous first-order Fresnel lens.
They're beginning restoration this summer, so what you see here is as bad as it gets for this lighthouse. Maybe I'll get to go back in a couple years and take an "after" picture! :)
Any excuse ...
I like the buildings, but seriously ... it's those Fresnel lenses that keep me coming back! All that light and glass!! Spectacular.

Comments (19)
Wonderful before capture and I do hope you do get back there to get the after photo! it wouldn't hurt to get some 'WIP' photos either (I bet you wouldn't mind that either)
wonderful shot
Great shot!!! Just love lighthouses.
Such amazing things Lighthouses..look forward to the follow up photo when you get it..
taller than the trees look up and smile with the sky wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda Kaye
I cannot wait to see what it will look like. I've got many pictures of this lighthouse from various and sundry trips to Lincoln City. It is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I can understand the attraction!
Very beautiful photo Tara.Have a nice week end
Nice light house, great shot!!
What a beautiful job you have done here! I just love it!
Lighthouses! Always, alwas very cool to look at. Something about them! Great shot this and yes, lets hope you will get back again! Rob
Did you get your head inside this one? Great capture, I love those little accessory buildings to the right.
nice one
I've been there. A lovely place.
Interesting capture! :)
Too bad the state of Oregon can't photoshop the lighthouse's troubles away. Today I read where a grant of 1.3 million dollars has been approved for a top to bottom restoration. Great idea getting a before picture:)
I've read stories of how lighthouse keepers rescued people from ships that ran up on the rocks. Now that most lighthouses are automated the sailors are on there own. Nice capture. I hope you get the chance to photograph the finished product.
We talked about my old Fresnel at the fairgrounds; they are amazing pieces of art. I never knew much about them till you told me. Hope you get the after shot of this one as well!!
A super photo, Tara! I agree with Mike - a series on the restoration would be awesome!