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    Legacy of Light: Diamond Head Light guides mariners into Hawaii [Image 1 of 5]

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    A tall white lighthouse with a red dome and black lantern room stands prominently against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The structure is surrounded by well-maintained green lawns, tropical vegetation including palm trees, and a small white keeper's cottage to its right. The ocean is clearly visible in the background, suggesting a coastal tropical location consistent with Hawaii.

    HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    08.21.2019

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    U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters     

    The 64-foot-tall Diamond Head Light shines a white light that can be seen for 17 nautical miles away and a red sector light that can be seen for 14 nautical miles away. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew D. Rusich.

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2019
    Date Posted: 01.10.2020 14:28
    Photo ID: 6018400
    VIRIN: 200110-G-ZZ999-001
    Resolution: 1499x1999
    Size: 743.28 KB
    Location: HONOLULU, HAWAII, US
    Hometown: SILVER LAKE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, US
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    Downloads: 4

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    A tall white lighthouse with a red dome and black lantern room stands prominently against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The structure is surrounded by well-maintained green lawns, tropical vegetation including palm trees, and a small white keeper's cottage to its right. The ocean is clearly visible in the background, suggesting a coastal tropical location consistent with Hawaii.
    A uniformed individual, appearing to be a U.S. Coast Guard member based on the cap insignia, is performing maintenance on a navigational aid light beacon atop an elevated structure. The setting appears to be a coastal cliff or lighthouse tower overlooking vivid turquoise ocean waters with lush green vegetation below. The clear blue sky and bright sunlight suggest favorable working conditions.
    The image is taken from a low angle looking upward inside a lighthouse lantern room, revealing the interior of a large Fresnel lens with its characteristic concentric glass prism rings. At the center of the frame is a modern electric lamp changer mechanism with multiple bulb positions, wiring, and motorized components. The circular glass dome structure frames the blue sky visible through the lens panels.
    Three workers in blue coveralls and cyan protective gloves are painting a concrete walkway/step area gray in front of a white lighthouse entrance. A placard above the door reads 'ERECTED 1899 REERECTED 1917.' The setting appears to be a coastal location with ocean and green vegetation visible in the background.
    A tall white lighthouse with a red-capped lantern room stands prominently against an overcast sky, surrounded by tropical vegetation including wind-swept palm trees. The setting appears to be a coastal location, likely in Hawaii, given the tropical flora and visible ocean in the background. The grounds are well-maintained with a manicured lawn, pathways, and adjacent support buildings.

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