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Haystack Rock and other large rocks are seen in this view south toward Cannon Beach from Ecola State Park.
Amazing color in the after glow - the warmth of the fading sun and the calmness of the tide coming in made it hard to leave the beach that evening - I am missing these kind of warm calm nights as we are being hit with October storms here on Vancouver Island.
Haystack Rock is a 235-foot (72-meter) sea stack in Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is sometimes claimed locally to be the third-tallest such "intertidal" (meaning it can be reached by land) structure in the world, but there are no official references to support this. A popular tourist destination, the monolithic rock is adjacent to the beach and accessible by foot at low tide. The Haystack Rock tide pools are home to many intertidal animals, including starfish, sea anemone, crabs, chitons, limpets, and sea slugs. The rock is also a nesting site for many sea birds, including terns and puffins. --Wikipedia
Haystack Rock
Cannon Beach, Oregon
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A natural rise in the sandy beach gave me a vantage point on the ocean's surf that made it look more like I was out in the water as opposed to looking out at the water. I took advantage of it. So that was the first thing that drew me in. The second of course was Haystack Rock and The Needles. How can a photographer resist? But the third thing, and to me this little detail was just as relevant as the other two, were the tiny specks of people out in the surf. Even in the long exposure they remained in place well enough to be present, though one has to be willing to look for them out there. Then again, I know they were there and thus I know where to look for them. While I hope many of you find and appreciate that detail, it does remind me that ultimately I am making these photos for me and despite how skilled I may be with a camera or how eloquently I write, there will always be details in my images that I am the only audience for, meanings that are meant for me alone. This is ok, because while I do enjoy sharing my work and fostering inspiration or motivation by doing so, I make these pictures for myself first of all. To me, I am my first and most important audience. I would go on, but the responsibilities of work demand I wrap this up. But it is something worth remembering and considering in a social media-driven world where sometimes we unduly let our external audiences influence our decision making, to have the courage to make photos that at the least mean something significant to you.
Pentax 67
Kodak Ektar 100
After a day to restore body and bike, 63-mile ride from Bandon to Gold Beach. A beautiful day along the coast. Caught up with fellow cyclists that I met in Pacific City.
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Photographed on the only clear/almost sunny evening during a visit to Cannon Beach, Oregon.
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After a day to restore body and bike, 63-mile ride from Bandon to Gold Beach. A beautiful day along the coast. Caught up with fellow cyclists that I met in Pacific City.
Cannon Beach, Oregon
Haystack Rock is a 235-foot (72-meter) sea stack in Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is sometimes claimed locally to be the third-tallest such "intertidal" (meaning it can be reached by land) structure in the world, but there are no official references to support this.
A popular tourist destination, the monolithic rock is adjacent to the beach and accessible by foot at low tide. The Haystack Rock tide pools are home to many intertidal animals, including starfish, sea anemone, crabs, chitons, limpets, and sea slugs. The rock is also a nesting site for many sea birds, including terns and puffins.(Wikipedia)
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I am going to double dip tonight. You get two images for the price of one. I am feeling mildly overwhelmed by the backlog of photos I have that I want to post... and I just printed another seven rolls tonight of new stuff. Sheesh. But, if you are going to do something, do it with everything you have.
My second image, as you will see in a moment will be another from Bridgetown, but I wanted to pitch in a very brief intermission first.
I spent a good part of my summer on the Oregon coast, getting up early for the light and the launching of the dory boats at Cape Kiwanda.
Shot this on my first visit to Cannon Beach. The weather was terrible (overcast, windy) so nothing epic.
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f13@1/2 sec, ISO 50, Polarizer, Singh-Ray 3-stop hard grad
My thoughts go out to all in Japan dealing with this tragedy.
Haystack rock, Cape kiwanda, Oregon coast
Whenever I return home from a road trip my memories travel two separate paths. There are places I remember as I saw them, and places I remember as I see them in my present reality. Sometimes, the distinction between the two becomes a mirage.
Happy Slider's Sunday everyone.
Cannon Beach OR
The past couple of Independence Days I have made a habit of getting out of town. I figure if all the loud explosions are going to keep me awake til midnight I might as well be doing something with that time.
Last year's trip involved a hike up Dog Mountain for sunset, where we stayed perched until after midnight, not making it back down to the trailhead until roughly 2am. We could see the fireworks of Stevenson and the other nearby communities from our lofty perch. And by the time I made it back to town, things were blessedly silent.
This year we went to Cape Kiwanda. In all my years of beach-going, I have never been to the coast on 4th of July. It was quite a .... spectacle. I am not sure exactly what I expected, but regardless I encountered quite a sight. Cape Kiwanda was packed, the whole beach strung with tents, trucks and families. Campfires dotted up here and there. And once the daylight started to fade the show began. Some part of me thought it was illegal to set off fireworks on the beach. Not only is it apparently all right, but anything apparently goes. Mortars, bottle rockets, and roman candles were quite abundant. I especially liked the family that was launching their roman candles out over the steady stream of people walking along the surfline. It amazed me that I did not hear a single ambulance siren all evening. Despite all that, the show of fireworks rivaled anything you would see in town for intensity and easily outlasted even the big, well-organized displays. I was impressed.
So at one point I climbed up over the parking lot because I wanted to get the lights from the constant flow of traffic along with the flares from exploding fireworks. I thought they worked well together, and told a bit more of the story. I was lucky enough to fit Haystack Rock in there as well.
As far as next year's 4th? I haven't quite decided yet, but I have a few ideas. ;-)
The famous view of Cannon Beach and the Pacific Ocean from Ecola State Park on the Oregon Coast. Beyond the countless images you have seen (probably without realizing it) of this famous place in books, calendars and other media, it is probably most recognized for its inclusion in the films "The Goonies" and "Kindergarten Cop." The tallest seastack is of course the famous Haystack Rock, the best known of the Haystack Rocks along the Oregon Coast. Thanks for checking this out. Enjoy!
I found this secret beach along the Oregon Coast and there is this huge Rock on it! I'm afraid that I'm not willing to share it's secret location. I would hate to see it inundated with photographers. They're the worst! 😝
I just got back from a trip along the scenic Oregon coast. One morning on Cannon Beach, a small hole opened up in the dark clouds for just two minutes. Just long enough for me to capture this scene of 237ft. Haystack rock and the needles. Light sure does matter! No HDR
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Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 17-40L @ 19 (very wide to get it all into the frame)
1/8-second exposure @F11
LEE soft ND grad (100x150mm) 0.9 + 0.75
Lee foundation kit filter holder with Lee 77mm adapter ring
No polarizer!
ISO 50
2-second shutter delay. (My remote shutter release died!)
Small Slik tripod with Manfrotto Pistol-grip ball head.
RAW file processed with Capture One by Phase One
TIFF file processed with Photoshop
Canon Beach in Northern Oregon is an exceptionally wide, long and flat beach with a number of large rock islands and sea stacks offshore. Low tide is often the best time to see it because you can get closer to the rocks and the sand is glossy and smooth both for walking and for photography. On this morning, I moved into a good position with the ripples pointing towards the middle stack. Then, I waited for a small hole to open up in the cloud deck. For two short minutes, the sun illuminated this scene against a dark sky.
Before and after this good light, this scene looked dark and dreary. But I could see small holes in the clouds heading towards the rising sun. So I waited and waited. The holes seemed to close up just as they reached the sun because they would hit the mountains behind the beach and get thicker. But finally this hole lasted long enough.
I've seen lots of sunset shots from this beach with no detail on these rocks whatsoever, so I decided to work on the sunrises with the light hitting the rocks. It is good to try something different.
The map shows exactly where this is. It is a short hike from the nearest road.
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After a day to restore body and bike, 63-mile ride from Bandon to Gold Beach. A beautiful day along the coast. Caught up with fellow cyclists that I met in Pacific City.
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A closer view of Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock.
Sony A7R3, Sony 16-35 @16mm, f11@1/10th sec, ISO 200, Polarizer
Male Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) taking off again in search of food after feeding two of his three 11-day-old chicks, Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon