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My wife and I went on a second trip to Hawai'i. It was a great time. Beautiful place. Beautiful people. These are some snapshots of our hike up to the look out on Diamond Head. The Panos are hand held stitched by LR.
Diamond Head Lighthouse sits just above Diamond Head Beach, Honolulu,
Hawai'i. In June 2007, it was featured on a US postage stamp.
The selected site was just 250 yards west of Charlie's lookout tower, and the original structure was a forty-foot-tall, iron, framework tower built by Honolulu Iron Works. Barbier and Benard of France manufactured the third-order Fresnel lens along with the lantern room for the tower. Due to concerns over the stability of the structure, the open framework was enclosed with walls constructed of coral-rock, excavated from a quarry on O`ahu. The light, which had a red sector to mark dangerous shoals and reefs, was first lit on July 1, 1899. A circular hole was left about midway up the tower so that Diamond Head Charlie could have an unobstructed view towards Barbers Point. John M. Kaukaliu was the first keeper of the Diamond Head Lighthouse, and as no keeper's dwelling was provided, he lived at a private residence about a quarter of a mile from the lighthouse. Source: www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=140
Diamond Head Crater at dawn on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.
It was formed by a volcanic eruption about 300,000 years ago. It is now part of the Diamond Head State Monument and is one of Hawaii’s most recognizable landmarks.
Located on the side of the crater is Diamond Head Lighthouse. Built in 1917, it is 55 feet high and is 147 feet above sea level. It is operated by the US Coast Guard.
The photo was taken from our balcony on the Carnival Miracle.
Diamond Head Lighthouse is a United States Coast Guard facility located on Diamond Head in Honolulu, on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi.
The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007
Honolulu at dawn from our balcony on the Carnival Miracle.
Just a potion of the long skyline of Honolulu is in this picture. To the right is Diamond Head Crater with its lighthouse.
Diamond Head Lighthouse, located at 3399 Diamond Head Road on the eastern end of Waikiki Beach , was built in 1917. The 54-foot tower of reinforced concrete sits over the original foundation of the first lighthouse on the site, built in 1899.
National Register #80001282 (1980)
Diamond Head Lighthouse, located at 3399 Diamond Head Road on the eastern end of Waikiki Beach , was built in 1917. The 54-foot tower of reinforced concrete sits over the original foundation of the first lighthouse on the site, built in 1899.
National Register #80001282 (1980)
Honolulu at dawn from our balcony on the Carnival Miracle.
The long skyline of Honolulu is visible with Diamond Head Crater to the right.
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
As seen from Diamond Head Crater.
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Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)
The Diamond Head Lighthouse tower was built in 1917, replacing a 1899 built tower. The tower was built 147-feet above sea level and can be seen as far away as 17 miles at sea. The light tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Went to Diamond Head for sunset last night. I was surprised at how quick the tide was coming in and the beach was disappearing. Only having a few minutes before I'd be under water, I decided to wade in and see what I could get. I was standing in 2-4 foot waves hand holding for this shot. Not the best conditions but I was happy to beat the quickly approaching tide, get an image, and keep my camera dry.
Centennial of Diamond Head Lighthouse – Oahu Art Contest 2017 (U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)