Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Nc Acrylic Print
by Skip Willits
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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Nc acrylic print by Skip Willits. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of an acrylic print. Your image gets printed directly onto the back of a 1/4" thick sheet of clear acrylic. The high gloss of the acrylic sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results. Two different mounting options are available, see below.
Design Details
This is the 208 foot tower at Cape Hatteras before it was moved inland. You can just imagine what a big nor easter or hurricane would have done if... more
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Artist's Description
This is the 208 foot tower at Cape Hatteras before it was moved inland. You can just imagine what a big nor easter or hurricane would have done if it had not been moved. At 193 feet, this East Coast tower is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States. At the elbow of the outerbanks in North Carolina, this lighthouse overlooks the collision of the cold, northern, ocean currents with the warm, southern, gulf currents. The resultant sea is normally violent and during storms the area has earned the reputation as the �Graveyard of the Atlantic.� The shoal waters (Diamond Shoals) extend over eight miles to sea from this light, and pointed cones of spouting surf can be seen reaching to the horizon.
Viewed in the 19th century as the most important light on the East Coast, the Hatteras lighthouse was to warn approaching ships of the shoals. The first light however, with Argand lamps and parabolic reflectors, was doomed because of lack of power. In 1870 the l...
About Skip Willits
I am a professional photographer specializing in lighthouse, maritime, nature and urban photography. I've been published in many national books and magazines, and am the publisher and co-publisher of numerous lighthouse and wildlife posters. I have led a number of tours for the Smithsonian Institution and produced multimedia slide shows for them and others. I have visited and photographed two thirds of all the lighthouses on the east coast, and probably have the image of your favorite. Just ask! I have also written a number of articles published by regional magazines in both Maryland and New Jersey. I sell and lease images to publishers. I have wall art appropriate for both the wholesale and retail levels. I welcome any and...
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Skip Willits 14 Days Ago
Thanks Marvin.
Marvin Spates 15 Days Ago
What a truly stunning capture of this beautiful Lighthouse Skip!!!
Skip Willits 25 Days Ago
Thanks Brenda.
Brenda Harle 25 Days Ago
Gorgeous shot of ths majestic lighthouse Skip! =)
Skip Willits
Thanks Calazones.
Calazone's Flics
Lovely seascape and the lighthouse is making me picture a licorice candy-cane! :)
Skip Willits
Thanks Ben.
Ben Prepelka
I always find myself lingering and admiring this shot! A favorite for sure! F
Skip Willits
Thanks Lynn.
Lynn Hopwood
Revisiting this wonderful scene!
Skip Willits
Thanks Georgia.
Georgia Mizuleva
Ubersplendid.
Skip Willits
Many thanks to my card buyer from Solvay, NY
Skip Willits
Thanks Laura.
Laura's Creations
simply beautiful LF
Skip Willits
Thanks James, Gull, Soren and Andrea.
Andrea Giuseppe Sottotetti
Complimenti!!!
Sorin Apostolescu
Beautiful capture !
Gull G
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” — Vincent Van Gogh 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!
James Brunker
Nice one Skip, congratulations on your sale!
Skip Willits
Many thanks to my Louisville, KY buyer
Skip Willits
Thanks Cindy.
Cindy Treger
Skip, beautiful shot.
Skip Willits
Thanks Joe and Antonis.
Antonis Meintanis
wonderful!! v beautiful!!