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Lighthouse traces in frames and weather.

A curated selection of northern coast records, from tower silhouettes to lantern-room wear, arranged for quick visual reading and archival context.

Large stone lighthouse exterior above dark coastal cliffs under overcast evening light — North Head tower, c. 1912 — cliffline approach and lamp housing profile before pier reconstruction.

Lantern room interior with brass mechanism, curved glass, and salt-worn metal fittings — Lantern mechanism detail — polished brass and hand-marked inspection plate from the winter service log period.

Narrow shoreline footpath leading toward a distant lighthouse through sea grass and mist — Shoreline approach route used by keepers and supply crews along the exposed northern bank.

Close-up of weathered wooden lighthouse door with rusted iron latch and peeling paint — Entrance hardware worn by salt and wind, photographed before conservation repairs.

Low fog-signal house beside a lighthouse base with wet stone steps and cloudy horizon — Auxiliary signal house and lower platform, documenting storm-season visibility infrastructure.