St George Island Lighthouse
by Jim Cook
Title
St George Island Lighthouse
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Infrared Photo Art
Description
The first lighthouse on St George Island was built in 1833. From that point on, the story takes many twists and turns. Several different lighthouses were built over the years and in different locations. They all succumbed to hurricanes, civil war, and shifting sand from erosion. Its light was turned off during the Civil War so as not to aid Yankee ships and it was not until August 1, 1865 that lighthouse keeper James Reilly relit the beacon. The third order Fresnel lens suffered some damage during the war, and was replaced in 1889.After Hurricane Andrew, then Hurricane Opal did their damage and weakened the structures stability it finally collapsed into the Gulf of Mexico on October 21, 2005.
The Lighthouse was rebuilt at the center of St George Island and opened for the public in December of 2008.
Will look great on any wall, and if going to the beach then this photo on tote bag is a smart and fashionable idea.
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April 16th, 2020
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Jordan Hill
Congratulations your photograph has been featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' You are invited to post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archives discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. l/f/pin 4/30/20
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" gallery at Fine Art America! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html
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