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Sunday, July 23, 2017

Yaquina Head Lighthouse Art

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse (Newport, Oregon) is one of the most visited lighthouses on the Oregon Coast! It jets out about a mile from the main shoreline and can easily be seen from out at sea.

It was built in 1872 to replace a lighthouse that was only three miles away. The lighthouse stands ninety three feet tall and is the tallest lighthouse in Oregon.

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Yaquina Head Lighthouse Art (LINK)

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Lighthouse Wall Art

Since I live on the Central Oregon Coast, lighthouse art/photography is a passion! I live less than a mile from the Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport, Oregon.

I've posted a smattering of lighthouses here that I hope you will enjoy. All are on the west coast.

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Battery Point Lighthouse (LINK) The Battery Point Lighthouse is in Crescent City, California. It can only be accessed by foot in low tide. It was one of the first lighthouses on the California coast. It was built in the 1850's. Present day, there are caretakers that live in the lighthouse and conduct tours of the premises almost daily, depending upon the tides. The fourth-order Fresnel lens used in the lighthouse is on display along with historic photos and other lighthouse memorabilia. The structure is hand carved stone and the brick tower is white square granite. The lighthouse is in the Cape Cod style. The height is 45 feet above sea level.


Trinidad Head Lighthouse (LINK) Trinidad Head Lighthouse is located on the Northern California Coast...of course in the town of Trinidad! The capture was made on a rather foggy day. The original lighthouse was built in 1871 and, consisted of a small two-story light tower, a Victorian style residence, and a barn.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse At Sunset (LINK) The Yaquina Head Lighthouse is a major attraction on the Central Oregon Coast! The lighthouse was constructed around 1868 and still uses its original French-made, Fresnel lens! It has even been in the movies: "The Ring", "Hysterical" and in the television series "Nancy Drew Mysterious"! Recently, it received a paint-job...it looks better than ever! Folks come from all over the country to visit this magnificent lighthouse! There is also a visitor's center that is a must place to check out!

Umpqua River Lighthouse (LINK) The Umpqua River Lighthouse is located in Reedsport on the Southern Oregon Coast. It was originally built in 1855 but because of foundation issues was rebuilt in 1888. The lighthouse is 61 feet high and had a first order Fresnel lens. It was automated in 1966.The Umpqua River Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It can be seen 21 miles out at sea.

Across From The Coquille River Lighthouse (LINK) A capture of the Coquille River Lighthouse from across the Coquille River in Bandon, Oregon. The lighthouse has been out of use since the late thirties however, it is still maintained and visited by tourist from all over the world.

Heceta Head Lighthouse (LINK) The lighthouse is located on the Oregon Coast between Yachats and Florence, Oregon. Off to the right, with the red roof is the Lighthouse Keeper's Home, which since has been converted into a Bed and Breakfast. For over 100 years, the Heceta Head Lighthouse has assisted ships and boats of all sizes to navigate the Pacific Ocean's treacherous currents. Heceta Head is named after Don Bruno de Heceta, a Spanish Explorer who in 1775 sailed up the West Coast.

Coquille River Lighthouse And Driftwood (LINK) On this beach, is one the largest collection of driftwood that you will ever run across! Winter is officially over and a whole winter's worth of driftwood has washed up on the beach. Off to the left is the Coquille River (not visible in the image) and, the Coquille River Lighthouse. In the background is the town of Bandon which is on the Southern Oregon Coast. The original name of the Coquille River Lighthouse was the "Bandon Light" and commissioned in 1895. The lighthouse became active in 1896. The light helped boaters avoid dangerous sandbars in the Coquille River and led them safely into the harbor at Bandon. The light contained a fourth-order Fresnel lens. In 1936, a large fire swept through Bandon and destroyed much of the town. Bandon became bankrupt. There was a decline in shipping and, the lighthouse was shut down. It was replaced by an automated light on the south jetty. So basically, the Coquille River Lighthouse has not been an active lighthouse for decades!

Afternoon At The Cape Meares Lighthouse (LINK) Cape Meares Lighthouse is located in Netarts, Oregon. It is located just west of Tillamook on the Oregon Coast and, at the north end of the Three Capes Scenic Area. The lighthouse is located up high were there are super viewpoints where folks can checkout off-shore rocks for native birds and whale migrations.

Morning At The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse (LINK) This is the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is in Newport, Oregon. It hardly ever gets any TLC because the other lighthouse, the Yaquina Head Lighthouse is a working lighthouse and is the most popular one on the Oregon Coast. However, the Bay Lighthouse is staffed five hours a day by volunteers and, has tours and has a nice little gift shop. It is well worth visiting for that touch of nostalgia!

Monday, January 23, 2017

Beach Driftwood

On this beach, is one the largest collection of driftwood that you will ever run across! Winter is officially over and a whole winter's worth of driftwood has washed up on the beach.

Off to the left is the Coquille River (not visible in the image) and, the Coquille River Lighthouse. In the background is the town of Bandon which is on the Southern Oregon Coast.

The original name of the Coquille River Lighthouse was the Bandon Light" and commissioned in 1895. The lighthouse became active in 1896. The light helped boaters avoid dangerous sandbars in the Coquille River and led them safely into the harbor at Bandon.

The light contained a fourth-order Fresnel lens. In 1936, a large fire swept through Bandon and destroyed much of the town. Bandon became bankrupt.

There was a decline in shipping and, the lighthouse was shut down. It was replaced by an automated light on the south jetty. So basically, the Coquille River Lighthouse has not been an active lighthouse for decades!

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Beach Driftwood (LINK)

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Heceta Head Lighthouse

The lighthouse is located on the Oregon Coast between Yachats and Florence, Oregon. Off to the right, with the red roof is the old Lighthouse Keeper's Home, which since has been converted into a Bed and Breakfast.

For over 100 years, the Heceta Head Lighthouse has assisted ships and boats of all sizes to navigate the Pacific Ocean's treacherous currents. Heceta Head is named after Don Bruno de Heceta, a Spanish Explorer who in 1775 sailed up the West Coast.

This image has been converted to a digital painting!

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Heceta Head Lighthouse (LINK)

Monday, September 7, 2015

Bustling Yaquina Head

Yaquina Head is located in Newport on the Central Oregon Coast. The lighthouse on Yaquina Head is the most visited on the Oregon Coast.

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse has been around since 1873. It still uses its original First Order 1868 Fresnel lens.

However, the Lighthouse is only a small part of Yaquina Head. The full name of Yaquina Head is "Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area" and is operated by the Bureau Of Land Management.

They have turned it in to a first-class area to visit with guided tours, a beautiful visitor's center and nature trails galore. There is lots of wild life to observe along with marine tide pools.

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View From Cobble Beach (Link) This is a view from Cobble Beach on the south side of Yaquina Head. The beach consists of black obsidian rocks...oblong in shape and really hard to walk on. There are tons of tide pools to investigate and, you will see seals, sea lions and a great variety of sea birds.

View from the north side of Yaquina Head. This is located right next to a severe drop off. Years ago, when I first visited, there was a vehicle at the bottom of the cliff in the water..."Bad Day At Black Rock"!

Yaquina Head Lighthouse (Link) This is a view of the lighthouse from one of the trails along the southside of Yaquina Head.

Down to Cobble Beach! Down, down you go to tide pools and Cobble Beach. What goes down must come back up!

A tad bit of spring and fog!

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Yaquina Bay State Park

Just before you cross the Yaquina Bay Bridge going south you can explore Yaquina Bay State Park off to the right. The highlights are the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, the Bay Bridge and the magnificent view from the Park. And, of course, a cool beach.

The Park is a little larger than it looks...you have to get out and explore and, even walk up some steep inclines here and there but, it's worth it.

The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse shown here goes way back to 1871 and now is mainly a museum. In the first photo here it is shuttered. I sneaked in a shot taken years and years ago with the caretaker at the front door.

The rest of the photos are "view shots"...I didn't include the beach, though.

Yaquina Bay State Park

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Bullards Beach State Park

Bullards Beach State Park is situated across the Coquille River from Bandon, Oregon to the North. If you look across the river from Bandon, it looks like a "piece of cake" to get to.

It would be if you went by boat. By car, it's a bit of a drive to enter the park and get to the west end of the Park and to the Coquille River Lighthouse and beach.

The Park itself is huge. If you want to hike...this is it! If you want to camp...this is it! If you want to ride horses...this is it! If you want to beachcomb...this is it!

I took photos of the camping area and some of the nature trails but I decided not to post them here.

Many folks think that the Coquille River Lighthouse is a working lighthouse. Surprise, surprise, surprise! It is an empty lighthouse and has been for many decades.

Coquille River Lighthouse

Bullard Beach State Park

Coquille River Lighthouse

Bullard Beach State Park

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Some Beach Scenes Around Bandon

Oregon has beautiful beaches. Most are pristine and sometimes you will find that you are the only one on one.

This can be confirmed should you ever venture to this great State and travel the coastline from Astoria to Brookings.

I am posting a few beach scenes here so you get the idea. All photos were taken in or around Bandon on different days and times.

The second photo is very dark. That's because that shot was taken in a bit of a squall...sunset and all.

Some beach scenes for your enjoyment!

Beach Scenes

Bandon on Dwellable

Who Am I?

Thom Zehrfeld is an artist and photographer based in Newport, Oregon, specializing in coastal wall art, nautical scenes, lighthouses, commercial fishing boats, vintage automobiles, and nostalgic Americana. His work blends photography, digital painting, texture, color, and imagination to create artwork with a strong sense of place and character. Inspired by the Oregon Coast, historic harbors, classic cars, old service stations, and seaside communities, Thom creates art that feels both familiar and timeless. His collections include Oregon Coast landscapes, retro car art, fishing boat scenes, lighthouse wall art, surreal coastal fantasy, and vintage-inspired decor. Thom’s artwork is available as fine art prints, canvas prints, metal prints, acrylic prints, and home decor through his online galleries.