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I just looked through the pictures taken at the coast. This is one of my favorite places at Oregon coast. Being there I always feel the power and beauty of the Almighty Ocean.
someone removed the plug!
On this day, the waves had been crazy! Got knocked the hell off my feet shooting this. No joke here.
Oregon Coast. Wild and crazy night with waves crashing. managed to find a reasonable dry spot out of harms way. not the best angle but I lived.
Thor's Well at Cape Perpetua on the Oregon Coast.
Thor's well is a hole with an arch inside in the ocean, close to shore, waves at high tide crash inside from the top and from underneath.
Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, US Forest Service, Yachats, Oregon.
Winner, Flick Bar "in Motion" Dec., 2018
While I am still waiting for the return of my camera from Nikon, I thought I would share a couple of more photos from my last outing. Happy Thursday everyone!
A string of strong storms stirred up the sea. Thor's Well was especially active. Light on this day was harsh and gusting sea breezes hampered long exposures. I manged this image as a large wave raced shore-ward and curled before turning the well into a powerful geyser.
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An ocean swell at high tide crashes over the mussel-covered rocks and into the famed maw of Thor's Well, Cape Perpetua, Oregon.
The Well is an incredible formation, and while standing and waiting for perfect waves, I realized how many elements must align in order to catch this sight at its most visually interesting - i.e., at sunset and at the highest of tides. First, the moon must be close to the earth (perigee) so that the high-tide is at its highest; second, that high-tide has to occur within an hour or two of sunset; and third, there must be clouds on the horizon in order for the sunset to be interesting. Perhaps needless to say, these elements did not all align for our visit. However, as the photo shows, we did get to see water pouring into the famed Well, and the simple fact that we managed to secure a parking spot around high-tide was a minor victory in itself.
The photographer's sleight of hand must be acknowledged here, because the framing cleverly omits the throng of people ringing the well and snapping selfies, and of course, one cannot see or hear the drone that was buzzing overhead. My dislike of drones borders on the irrational - I know they can be used to create beautiful photos from extraordinary perspectives, but somehow when I hear them noisily flitting overhead I immediately wish for them to vanish and leave me in peace. Fortunately for drone enthusiasts, my opinions matter very little!
Here is Thor's Well, a part of Cape Perpetua on the Oregon Coast. This was my first effort taking photos while balanced on volcanic rock. I did have to use the edit tool to fix the horizontal here. I saw other photographers take more perilous perches, but this is the closest I dared get to this well that gets even more perilous at high tide. Also, I'm thinking today of my old YourShot friend, Paul, who grew up just up the coast in Newport. He helped me immeasurably with this art form of light-chasing.
At Cape Perpetua on the Oregon coast there is a hole in the basalt through which waves drain back into the ocean during high tide. As the sun set and the waves rose, a row of photographers near the edge of the well left the scene. Only one, standing farther back remained.
Darling Tonia and I's vacation plans fell through and on the spur of the moment decided to do 101 south along the coast. And by do, I mean we stopped every thirty feet or so. No plan, no reservations, just stopped when evening time came on. So, on the second or third day we hit a town named Yachats and dine at a place named Ona. First off, go find Ona, OMG, best menu ever. Second, I'm finished with my seafood grill and while the Mrs. is still working on the best meatloaf either of us has ever had I'm looking to see what's up ahead.... Thor's well looks close on the map... What time is sunset? Twenty minutes, maps, how long to Thor's Well? seven minutes. "Waiter, check please!"
A peek thru the trees looking south from Oregon's Cape Perpetua at the Cape Perpetua Marine Garden.
The Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve is Oregon’s largest marine reserve. The site is located off the central Oregon coast stretching between the towns of Yachats and Florence.
Here lies Thor's Well, Spouting Horn, Loki's Revenge and Devil's Churn. Depending on the tidal level they each provide wonder and wows as the incoming waves react to the weathered and worn rocks, surging and exploding.
A mighty fine nature show to see, hear, and experience.
Towering 802 feet over the shoreline, the Cape Perpetua Headland is the highest viewpoint accessible by car on the Oregon Coast. On clear days, views extend 37 miles out to sea, and along 70 miles of coastline from Cape Foulweather to Cape Arago. Cape Perpetua has everything the Oregon Coast is famous for, craggy cliffs, exceptional water features, tidal pools full of life, whale watching and rainforests right to the edge of the coast. A pretty special place.
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Thor's Well is a natural wonder on the Oregon Coast. Always stop there to watch it. There was a lot of water spray , I almost got wet through, like all the others standing at the Well.
Getting up close and personal with this iconic wave feature at Oregon's Cape Perpetua.
They fortunately backed off after the next outburst partially hit them. During high tide, water shoots out the top like a geyser, reaching heights of up to 40 feet.
Thor’s Well is an old sea cave that has collapsed, creating almost a “drainage pipe” to the ocean. Thor’s Well is also known as The Drainpipe of the Pacific. The bowl earned this name because it seems to drain ocean water underground endlessly.
Thor’s Well is named after Thor, the Norse God of Thunder. Local legend suggests that Thor struck this spot on the Oregon coast, creating the giant hole we see today.
A closer look....
Named for St. Perpetua by Captain James Cook in March of 1778, Siuslaw National Forest’s Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area is the dramatic meeting place of two distinct but joined landscapes; dense and complex forests and the Pacific Ocean.
Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve is located a couple of miles south of Yachats and is one of the most unique ecosystems in the Pacific. It’s part of Oregon’s Marine Reserve Program and is the largest of the five reserves encompassing around 55 square miles of nearshore areas. In that area exists the reserve, two Marine Protected Areas, and a Seabird Protection Area. It is considered by many as one of the most biodiverse places on our country’s Pacific coastline.
In the middle of the shot are several impressive tidal water features that draw spectators and photographers: Thor's Well, Spouting Horn, Loki's Revenge and nearby Devil's Churn. A treat for the eyes and ears.
The Cape itself rises to just over 800 feet, is the highest point accessible by automobile on the Oregon coast and is the perfect venue for whale watching and unbeatable scenic vistas.
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It appears to be a vast hole that can take in an endless stream of water, but it's a lava tube that empties into the ocean. The action is great at high tide as the waves rush in, cover it, and then it all drains away into Thor's Well.
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Thor's Well was especially active at golden hour on this particular evening when my wife and I showed up to view it. This iconic Oregon Coast feature, small as it is, nevertheless captures the imagination of hundreds if not thousands of travelers each year.
Stormy sunset conditions at Cape Perpetua Scenic Viewing Area on the Oregon Coast. The tide wasn't quite as high as I'd hoped, yet the waves crashing in and out of Thor's Well got pretty intense. I was dodging raindrops as well and I got pretty wet taking this. Thanks for the views and your comments! Happy Friday. :-)