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Bodie Island Lighthouse I by =jirizarry:iconjirizarry:

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©2008-2009 =jirizarry
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The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third that has stood in this vicinity on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. It is located on the Roanoke Sound side of the first island that is part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The Lighthouse is located just south of Nag's Head, a few miles before Oregon Inlet.

© Copyright Juan C. Irizarry 2008. Please do not use my work without my direct written permission. All rights reserved.


Location: 4 miles (6 km) north of Oregan Inlet, Near Nags Head, North Carolina
Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS) 35°49′6.7″N, 75°33′47.75″W [link]

Year first lit: 1872
Automated: 1940
Foundation: Timber, Granite, Rubble
Construction: Brick, Cast Iron, Stone
Tower shape: Conical
Markings/Pattern: White and black bands with black lantern house
Height: 156 feet (48 m)
Original lens: First order Fresnel lens, 1872
Range: 18 nautical miles (33 km)
Characteristic: White 2.5 seconds on, 2.5 seconds off, 2.5 seconds on, and 22.5 seconds eclipse with 2 cycles each minute

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Mood: Joy =karen5258 Feb 23, 2008, 6:23:04 PM
One word, perfection....

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=leocbrito Feb 23, 2008, 6:24:22 PM
great shot, beautiful photo!

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=jirizarry Feb 23, 2008, 6:30:01 PM
Wow , thank you so much ! :hug:

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=jirizarry Feb 23, 2008, 6:30:27 PM
Many thanks for commenting and the :+fav: .

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=karen5258 Feb 23, 2008, 6:37:22 PM
My pleasure...

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=SassyPants61762 Feb 23, 2008, 7:32:02 PM
Wonderful!

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=Kira73 Feb 23, 2008, 9:16:38 PM
I am impressed...not just by your photo but the info too that you provided.

You do such nice work!

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=thayssharumrn Feb 23, 2008, 9:32:53 PM
Great photo, and I really like the history you've added:D

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=jirizarry Feb 24, 2008, 5:25:38 AM
Thank you , I really enjoy putting some information about the subject of my photos, just a little something that will help the viewer connect or relate to it, I think it makes it more interesting when you know what your are looking at.

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“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom; mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”
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=jirizarry Feb 24, 2008, 5:26:15 AM
Thank you so much.

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