Coquille River Light
by Kristina Rinell
Title
Coquille River Light
Artist
Kristina Rinell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Originally named Bandon Light, Coquille River Light was commissioned in 1895. First lit on February 29, 1896, the light guided mariners past the dangerous shifting sandbars into the Coquille River and harbor at Bandon. The light contained a fourth-order Fresnel lens and connected to the nearby keepers house by a wooden walkway. In September 1936, a large wildfire swept through the surrounding area, and destroyed most of Bandon. The town soon became bankrupt as a result of the decline in shipping. Coquille Light was shut down in 1939 and replaced by an automated light on the south jetty.
Featured in these FAA Galleries:
- Pin Me - Daily, May 2017
- USA Photographers, September 2017
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April 30th, 2017
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Comments (20)
Kristina Rinell
Thanks, Judy, for the feature of 'Coquille River Light' in 'USA Photographers' ... I am honored :-)
Laurie Search
I love the beautiful, light, airy tones and color, Kristina!!! Gorgeous composition and scenery, too!!! :)))vf
Petra Theodoridou
Fabulous capture, Kristina!!! Such a beautifully composed light-house scene in outstanding mood and wonderful soft tones! LF
Kristina Rinell
Thanks, Rebecca, for featuring 'Coquille River Light' in 'Pin Me - Daily' ....very much appreciated :-)
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful riverscape photo of the historic Coquille River Light, with misty or foggy atmosphere, soft colors and light, layering of the trees in the background, great perspective, mood and composition, Kristina! F/L
Miroslava Jurcik
Gorgeous misty tones and superb composition !! Great and interesting description !!! l/f