Tillamook Head Lighthouse is a photograph by Wes and Dotty Weber which was uploaded on January 18th, 2020.
Tillamook Head Lighthouse
Tillamook Rock Light, also known as Terrible Tilly or Tillamook Head Lighthouse is a deactivated lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States.... more
Title
Tillamook Head Lighthouse
Artist
Wes and Dotty Weber
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Tillamook Rock Light, also known as Terrible Tilly or Tillamook Head Lighthouse is a deactivated lighthouse on the Oregon Coast of the United States. It is located approximately 1.2 miles offshore from Tillamook Head. It sits on less than an acre of basalt rock in the Pacific Ocean. The construction of the lighthouse began in 1880. The construction took nearly 2 years to finish on January 21, 1881.
Because of erratic weather conditions, and the dangerous commute for both keepers and suppliers,the lighthouse was nicknamed "Terrible Tilly". Over the years, storms have damaged the lighthouse, shattered the lens, and eroded the rock until it was decommissioned in 1957, and has since been sold to private owners. The light is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and is part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. It is visible from the coastal cities of Seaside, Cannon Beach, as well as from Ecola State Park.
On this day there was not only a winter storm going on but also a King Tide. Waves were estimated to be 30 to 40 feet. The waves were going over banks and sweeping in to the streets of Cannon Beach.
Uploaded
January 18th, 2020
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Comments (4)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Tillamook Head lighthouse composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L voted
Holly April Harris
Gorgeous image! The blue sea is the perfect compliment to the light and dark subject. Congratulations! I’m am very pleased to feature your beautiful image in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ It’s a wonderful addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Third Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 7/27/22
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.
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