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    An aerial photograph of a tall, historic brick lighthouse with a distinctive tapered octagonal form and a green oxidized copper lantern room at the top. The lighthouse is surrounded by a small visitor area with wooden walkways and benches, set within a coastal landscape featuring open fields, parking areas, and dense tree coverage. Several buildings and utility infrastructure are visible in the background.

    VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    11.18.2016

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn          

    U.S. Coast Guard East   

    A view of the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse from atop the New Lighthouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Nov. 18, 2016. Today the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is owned and operated by Preservation Virginia, a private non-profit organization and statewide historic preservation group. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)

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    Date Taken: 11.18.2016
    Date Posted: 12.13.2016 15:53
    Photo ID: 3056637
    VIRIN: 161118-G-LS819-2008
    Resolution: 4900x6204
    Size: 3.82 MB
    Location: VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 100
    Downloads: 8

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    A tall black-and-white striped lighthouse dominates the scene, standing on a flat, open grassy area enclosed by a white wooden fence. A white keeper's house with a red roof is visible to the left of the tower. The sky is dramatic with large cumulus clouds against a blue background.
    A tall lighthouse is undergoing active restoration or repainting work. The tower features a distinctive black and white color scheme with a dark vertical stripe, and workers are visible on multiple elevated platforms. Scaffolding and wooden protective structures surround the upper gallery and lantern room area.
    A construction worker in a green hard hat and green sweatshirt is operating from an elevated aerial lift platform, working on the exterior of a large structure covered in blue waterproofing membrane. The worker appears to be applying sealant or caulking along the edge/seam of the blue membrane using a caulking gun. The orange scissor lift or boom lift platform positions the worker at height against a clear blue sky.
    A worker in a green hard hat is positioned in the basket of an orange JLG aerial lift platform, elevated alongside a tall black and white striped structure, likely a lighthouse. The structure shows a clear contrast between freshly painted white sections and darker unpainted or weathered areas, suggesting active maintenance or repainting work. The image is taken against a clear blue sky, providing strong contrast and visibility.
    Workers on an orange aerial lift platform are performing maintenance or painting work on a tall lighthouse with a distinctive dark blue and white diagonal stripe pattern. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, with a clear blue sky and the sun partially visible behind the lighthouse tower. The lighthouse appears to be undergoing restoration or repainting work.
    A bearded man wearing a white hard hat and sunglasses stands in front of a historic structure dated 1879, which appears to be a mausoleum or tomb with a boarded-up door showing signs of weathering and rust. The structure features ornate architectural details including pilasters, an arched pediment, and decorative stars flanking the year. The setting suggests a historic cemetery, possibly in New Orleans given the above-ground tomb style.
    The image shows two lighthouses standing prominently against a clear blue sky, surrounded by dense trees and shrubs on a low hill. The taller center lighthouse features a distinctive black-and-white checkered pattern, while the right structure is a plain brick tower. In the background to the left, a cluster of white buildings and utility infrastructure are visible.
    An aerial photograph of a tall, historic brick lighthouse with a distinctive tapered octagonal form and a green oxidized copper lantern room at the top. The lighthouse is surrounded by a small visitor area with wooden walkways and benches, set within a coastal landscape featuring open fields, parking areas, and dense tree coverage. Several buildings and utility infrastructure are visible in the background.
    A tall lighthouse with a distinctive black and white checkered pattern is being painted or restored. The image is taken from ground level looking upward, providing a dramatic perspective of the tower's height. A worker on an orange aerial lift (cherry picker) is actively working on the lower section of the lighthouse exterior.

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