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This light house built in 1898, spreads light nearly 18 miles into the Pacific ocean. Perched on the side of the extinct volcano Diamond Head, the lighthouse lays down a red sector to warn vessels to stay away from the reefs at Waikiki.
It is no longer manned.
In 1980 it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A view of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head Lighthouse from the top of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano in Hawaii. #Hawaii #PacificOcean #coastline #shoreline #ocean #lighthouse #DiamondheadLighthouse
A view of Diamond Head Lighthouse from an old army lookout on top of Diamond Head Volcano. This lighthouse characteristics are occulting twice white/red every ten seconds. The white light is visible for 17 nautical miles while the red light is visible for 14 nautical miles. It was built in 1917. #DiamondHeadLighthouse #Hawaii #Lighthouse #phare #Leuchtturm #LeahiPark
This View is from the top of Diamond Head which is a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu.
Here's Diamond Head Lighthouse seen from the summit of Diamond Head. The inset painting of that Mountain was done by Enoch Wood Perry Jr. (1851-1915) in 1865 from the marshes - then - of Waikiki. So he wouldn't have seen the lighthouse which was built in 1899. That painting is in the local Bishop Museum. If you want this view, climb up the rather easy trail to the summit and also get great eyefulls of the marvellous island!
Building lighthouses on the island of Oahu were planned after two large ships ran aground in 1893 and 1897. The Diamond Head Lighthouse was originally built in 1899 but the concrete started to crack, so the structure was rebuilt in 1917. The lighthouse is 147 ft above sea level & its actual height is 55 ft. The U.S. Coast Guard assumed responsibility for maintaining this Aid to Navigation in 1932 and continue to the present day.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
A short break from the Sandhill Crane pics for today.
Going with views from Diamond Head Crater in Honolulu, Hawaii.
1st is Diamond Head Lighthouse
Diamond Head, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, got its name from the glinting calcite crystals that sailors mistook for diamonds on the extinct volcanic crater to the west. Despite the fact that diamonds were never found at the historic crater, the name stuck. However, after two different ships were grounded on the reef off Oahu’s south shore in the 1800s, it was decided that a new type of shining light was necessary. After much politicking, Hawaii’s territorial government set aside $2,500 in 1899 to construct a south-facing Diamond Head Lighthouse tower.
For the first 20 years, keepers of the Diamond Head lighthouse were forced to live about a quarter mile down the road, in what is now one of the most affluent neighborhoods on Oahu. Eventually, a keeper’s house was built near the tower but it was only used for three years, as the lighthouse became automated in 1924. Three years earlier, the source of light had changed from oil to electricity, considerably lowering the need for frequent maintenance.
In subsequent years, the keeper’s quarters next to the lighthouse tower underwent various modifications. Remodeled in the 1960’s, it became the home of the Commanders of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District, which had also taken control of all lighthouse operations in 1939 and continues today.
Today, the Diamond Head lighthouse overlooks one of the most popular surf spots on Oahu, frequented by the saltiest of sea dogs and those just learning. The surrounding area is additionally very popular for runners, walkers or anyone inclined to experience a majestic view of the Pacific Ocean. There is a small grassy area atop the cliffs of Diamond Head, perfect for viewing a sunset or admiring the wide variety of skills of the surfers below. The lighthouse also marks the finish line for the biennial Transpac Yacht Race, which begins thousands of miles away in Long Beach, California.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on the lighthouse.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
Standing as an enduring sentinel, the lighthouse has safely guided innumerable mariners transiting the Pacific region for over one hundred and ten years.
--Fun Facts about the Diamond Head Lighthouse--
‧ Before navigational structures were built in Hawaii, large bonfires guided mariners safely ashore.
‧ The lighthouse locations, Diamond Head was named by British sailors that mistook the crystals they found, while they climbed the volcano's slopes, for diamonds.
‧ Building lighthouses on Oahu were planned after two large ships ran aground in 1893 and 1897.
‧ Originally built in 1899, the first Diamond Head Lighthouse's concrete started to crack, so the structure was rebuilt in 1917.
‧ The lighthouse is 147 ft above sea level & its actual height is 55 ft.
‧ The U.S. Coast Guard assumed responsibility for maintaining this Aid to Navigation in 1932.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on the lighthouse.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
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This photo was taken from the very top of Diamond Head, at a height of 762 ft above sea level, looking down on Diamond Head Lighthouse and a amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. This was possibly the proudest moment of our trip to Oahu...my wife and I hiked to the top of the Diamond Head Trail and were treated with a magnificent view of the surrounding area. Honolulu, Waikiki Beach, the South Shore of Oahu, Maunalua Bay, the Honolulu Zoo, and this magnificent lighthouse are all visible from the bunker located at the highest point of this volcanic crater that was declared a National Natural Landmark in 1968.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse (opened in 1899) was featured on a United States postage stamp in June 2007. And it was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
This lighthouse located on the cliff just below the Diamond Head Crater was built in1899 and the original fresnel lens is still in use today. The lighthouse has a back-up battery and is completely automated in case of a power outage. I hate photographing at this location because it is hard to come up with a good composition, mostly terrible weather, and always full of people. Persistence is the key and on a good day one might get to see the condition that he/she is looking for.
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
Hope everyone is having a great weekend. This is the third composition of the Lighthouse in Diamond Head. Peace and love, will be back soon.
During our visit to Hawaii, we hiked to the top of Diamond Head. From the top of the mountain, you can get an amazing view of the Diamond Head Lighthouse and the reefs along Oahu!
As seen from the top of Diamond Head. Info on this historic lighthouse can be found here: www.hawaiianhistory.org/time-capsules/land/the-diamond-he...
The Diamond Head is an extinct volcanic crater located in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. There is a wonderful hiking trail that leads up providing a spectacular 360-degree views of the island.
It was a little bit windy at the top but the view was amazing. This little lighthouse on the side of the extinct volcano caught my eye right away. It was built in 1899 and spreads light 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean.
The Diamond Head Lighthouse is built on the steep coast cliff of the extinct Diamond Head Volcano. The original lighthouse was built in 1899 and the original fresnel lens is still in use today. The current structure was erected in 1917. Built of reinforced concrete, the 55-foot lighthouse stands 147 feet above sea level and projects its light 18 miles out into the Pacific Ocean.
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I did a shot of this lighthouse around the same time last year and it turns out pretty good. This time, I wanted to get in closer to show a bigger view of the lighthouse. Normally I would be lower to the ground to get a bigger foreground into the composition but the lighthouse is so high up on the cliff that I needed to raise my level of view upward to get the lighthouse in the composition. A tilt-shit 17mm lens could do the trick but I'll have to settle with what I got at the moment.
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Diamond Head Lighthouse, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
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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.
Sadly, this lighthouse is privately owned and not open to visitors. This is the best view of it.
From our January 2016 trip to Oahu.
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 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.