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Nestled deep in the redwood forest just over the coastal foothills of California's Pacific Coast is a small stream called Cataract Falls. A number of falls can be viewed from the hiking trail that winds down the steep canyon. Entering the canyon during spring it seems that everything
is covered by delicate moss and ferns. Towering above the creek are assorted California Oak trees and towering redwoods. The creek cascades down the canyon creating continuous roar of water being pounded against rocks and fallen logs.

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I saved the best of the USCG Eagle for last. This was my favorite shot we got of her as she passed Alcatraz. The Alcatraz lighthouse is clearly visible in the image. Her sails are full and the massive American Flag can be seen flowing in the San Francisco breeze. A small Coast Guard boat passes by preventing sail boats from getting too close to the massive Tall Ship. The ship will be in port the remainder of this weekend if you want to get a glimpse of her. The last time she visited San Francisco was over 10 years ago so now is your chance.

The USCG Barque Eagle is a three-masted sailing Coast Guard Cutter with 21,350 square feet of sail and is currently stationed in New London, Connecticut. She is one of 5 similar ships built in Germany. Her sister ships are known under the names Mircea of Romania, Sagres II of Portugal, Gorch Fock of Germany and the Tovarich of Russia.

The ship was originally commissioned by Germany as the Horst Wessel and at the end of WWII she was taken buy the US as a war prize. On may 15th 1946 she was recommissioned as the USCG Eagle being the seventh ship to serve the Coast Guard bearing the name Eagle. The first ship to bear the name was commissioned in 1792 for the Revenue Marine Service which was the forerunner of today's Coast Guard.

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Stats:
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Length - 295 ft
Beam 39 ft 1 in
Draft 17 ft 6 in
Foremast - 147.3 ft
Mainmast - 147.3 ft
Mizzenmast - 132.0 ft
Displacement 1,784 LT full load
Max Speed under sail - 17 knots
Max Speed under diesel 10 knots
Max Range - 5450 miles
Complement - 12 Officers, 38 crew & 150 Cadets.
Mission - Training USCG Cadets
Commissioned - May 15, 1946
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When I first arrived at Twin Peaks the first thing I noticed was that the moon lined up directly over the incredibly massive Sutro Tower. I grabbed my tripod and blocked the parking lot to take this shot. It was only a half moon this night which looked to the naked eye as if there was a bowl sitting atop the towers at just a slight tilt. Of course to get the tower and moon together required a long exposure making it look as if it was a full moon. Probably a good thing it wasn't or the moon would have overpowered the shot. This tower rises above everything else in San Francisco and can be seen from 40 miles away atop Mt. Diablo. Often it is the only thing rising above the fog. One thing is for sure. All San Franciscan's get great TV reception.

Darv

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Boston - Space Ship Guitar

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Here she is doing her job keeping the rocks lit with the original beacon
still running after all these years.

We scheduled the full moon tour of the Point Bonita Lighthouse only to find
out that the suspension bridge over to the lighthouse has been condemned and
as you can see, there was any seeing the moon due to the fog. I set the
camera up for a long exposure and watched as the wave pounded the natural
arch below the lighthouse. The constant salt air and spray, some of which
you can see on the lens, really takes its toll on the lighthouse and bridge.
Even the rocks are being slowly eroded away by the pounding sea. The
volunteer giving the tour had been doing so before the bridge was built.
The land underneath used to be a foot path over to the lighthouse. As you
can see, that would be a bit precarious walk now and thus is why the
suspension bridge was built. As with many of California Lighthouse, this
one is also in need of some repairs. Hopefully donations and state funding
will keep these wonderful treasures of history functional. At least until
the rock under the lighthouse is pounded away.

-Darv
LiquidMoonlight.com
© Darvin Atkeson
California Photographer

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