Blue Hour Silhouette
Blue Hour at Seal Rock Beach, Oregon. Can you see the birds on the sea-stacks?
Ethereal Seal Rock Beach
Taken at 3:30 am. Lit by the boat on the horizon.
Thor's Well at Sunset
Thor's Well is located at Cape Perpetua Outstanding Natural area along with Spouting Horn. Located south of Yachats, Oregon.
The Lady Washington
Tall Ship expo in Newport, Oregon
Times Gone By
It pays to look behind you at shoots. This old car was begging to be captured.
Drift Creek Suspension Bridge & Falls
This trail bridge spans Drift Creek in the Oregon Coast Range. The 240 foot long bridge reaches from one wall to the canyon to the other, over 100 feet above the creek. The walkway surface is 3 feet wide. The bridge is supported by two 29 foot towers and anchored by bolts planted in rock on one side and in 29 cubic yards of concrete on the other. The bridge provides a view down to 80 foot Drift Creek Falls, as well us closeup views of the upper forest canopy. Click here for more information.
Yachats River Covered Bridge
The North Fork of the Yachats Bridge is a covered bridge in Lincoln County, Oregon. This bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Otis Hamer, a veteran constructor of bridges, built the queen post truss structure for Lincoln County in 1938. It was the last of his covered bridges. At 42 feet long, the bridge is one of the shortest covered bridges in Oregon; and it is one of only two covered bridges in Lincoln County that are open to vehicular traffic.
Waterfall in Monochrome
This little waterfall on the way to the North Fork of the Yachats River Covered Bridge. I am sure this is a seasonal waterfall.
Heceta Head at Blue Hour
Heceta Head is named after the Spanish explorer Bruno de Heceta, who explored the Pacific Northwest during the late 18th century. In 1888, white settlers moved into the area and claimed 164 acres of the surrounding land. In 1892, a crew of 56 began construction the light. Because of the site's seclusion, building materials were either shipped in if the weather and tide permitted, or brought from Florence by wagon, the latter usually taking four or five hours. Stones were brought from the Clackamas River and bricks came from San Francisco. Completed in August 1893, the entire project cost $80,000.
The Heceta Head Lighthouse closed to the public in August 2011 for restoration and repairs. Under the supervision of OPRD preservation architect Sue Licht, contractors removed cement stucco that had sealed in moisture so that the lighthouse could air out in the damp coastal environment. They also replaced and restored the tower’s historic metalwork and masonry, installed new windows, and repaired the lens rotating mechanism. The interior and exterior of the lighthouse were repainted and the original wood floor of the workroom was uncovered and reconditioned. The lighthouse has been returned as much as possible to the way it would have looked in 1894. It was open again after two years on June 8, 2013.
Sunset at Siletz Bay
Low tide at Siletz Bay nicely exposed the sea stacks as the sun set.
Blue Hour and Moonrise at Siletz Bay
Low-tide at Siletz Bay beautifully exposed the sea-stacks and the moonrise beautifully aligned with them during blue hour.
Top of the World Star Trails
This 30-picture composite creates a “trail” effect around the North Star. This was taken above Drift Creek Falls in Otis, Oregon. Locals like to call the top of this logging trail that neighbors the Siuslaw National Forest and BLM land the “Top of the World” because of the expansive views of the coastal range and the ocean.
Our Amazing Ocean
Ocean abstract taken while on our way out to look for whales in Depoe Bay, Oregon.
Sassy California Sea Lion
California sea lions at Depoe Bay, Oregon. Had to capture this on our way to view and shoot gray whales.
Yaquina Bay Bridge
A study of the pilings underneath the Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon. Inspired by a shot from a fellow photographer.
Light Beams at Heceta Head
Heceta Head is named after the Spanish explorer Bruno de Heceta, who explored the Pacific Northwest during the late 18th century. Before him, Heceta Head was a spot of frequent fishing and hunting by the Native American tribes that populated the area. Heceta Head is part of the Siuslaw Indians' traditional lands. They hunted sea lions in the area and gathered sea bird eggs from the offshore rocks. It was also the site of a legend — the Animal People built a great stone wall, which is now the cliffs, and tricked the Grizzly Bear brothers to their deaths there. In 1888, white settlers moved into the area and claimed 164 acres of the surrounding land. In 1892, a crew of 56 began construction the light. Because of the site's seclusion, building materials were either shipped in if the weather and tide permitted, or brought from Florence by wagon, the latter usually taking four or five hours. Stones were brought from the Clackamas River and bricks came from San Francisco. Completed in August 1893, the entire project cost $80,000.
The Heceta Head Lighthouse closed to the public in August 2011 for restoration and repairs. Under the supervision of OPRD preservation architect Sue Licht, a team of more than 100 subcontractors and craftspeople, the majority of whom were from Oregon, removed cement stucco that had sealed in moisture so that the lighthouse could air out in the damp coastal environment. They also replaced and restored the tower’s historic metalwork and masonry, installed new windows, and repaired the lens rotating mechanism. The interior and exterior of the lighthouse were repainted and the original wood floor of the workroom was uncovered and reconditioned. The lighthouse has been returned as much as possible to the way it would have looked in 1894. It was open again after two years on June 8, 2013, when the OPRD welcomed a group of nearly 100 supporters to Heceta Head State Scenic Viewpoint to celebrate the reopening.
Ocean Abstract
Silky ocean abstract at Fogarty State Park near Lincoln Beach, Oregon.
Fogarty State Park
Winter day in Depoe Bay, Oregon
A Starry Wizard's Hat
Days go by like weeks. Weeks go by like days.
Summer Solstice may be on June 21st, however, the longest day when you include first light and twilight occurs a few days later. The exact day depends on the latitude.
Bandon is a wonderful little town south of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast.
Wizard's Hat is aptly named after its similarity to a Wizard's hat and is often photographed. It is part of a grouping of sea-stacks that dot this beach. This often photographed formation takes the limelight away from the other formations on this beach that are just as beautiful and deserve some attention as well.
Nothing Craggily About This!
Days go by like weeks. Weeks go by like days.
Summer Solstice may be on June 21st, however, the longest day when you include first light and twilight occurs a few days later. The exact day depends on the latitude.
Bandon is a wonderful little town south of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast. Craggily Rock is very unique and just north of the famous Wizard's Hat. This lovely formation seems to get overlooked often.
Blue Hour Sea Stack Silhouettes
Days go by like weeks. Weeks go by like days.
Summer Solstice may be on June 21st, however, the longest day when you include first light and twilight occurs a few days later. The exact day depends on the latitude.
Bandon is a wonderful little town south of Coos Bay on the southern Oregon coast.
Face Rock is on the left and Howling Dog Rock is on the right. Oftentimes, Howling Dog Rock is confused for Wizard's Hat.
Mother Nature's Light Show
Mother Nature did not want to be outdone by the fireworks on Devil's Lake!
What is that? I gotta get in clean for you!
Playing with my wide angle lens to get this funny cow! I saw her and turned around to get her. From the minute I stopped my van, she was curious about me. After a few shots, she decided to "clean" my lens.
Are You Looking at Me?!?
Playing with my wide angle lens to get this funny cow! I saw her and turned around to get her. From the minute I stopped my van, she was curious about me.
Cape Meares Lighthouse
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is located 10 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon on the north end of the beautiful Three Capes Scenic Route.
Golden Hour at Cape Mears
Cape Meares State Scenic Viewpoint is located 10 miles west of Tillamook, Oregon on the north end of the beautiful Three Capes Scenic Route.
Candy Cane Express
The Candy Cane express runs from the Tillamook Air Museum blimp hangar on the south side of Tillamook through Garibaldi, Rockaway Beach and Wheeler where the tracks turn to the East and head up into the coast range along the remote and breathtaking Nehalem and Salmonberry River canyons.
Old Bones
The Peter Iredale ran ashore in 1906 and depending on the tide, different pieces of her are visible. I was there a few days ago and was lucky to get moody clouds to frame these old bones.
Path to the Peter Iredale
Peter Iredale was a four-masted steel barque sailing vessel that ran ashore the Oregon coast on October 25, 1906 en route to the Columbia River. She was abandoned on Clatsop Spit near Fort Stevens in Warrenton which is south of the Columbia River channel. Wreckage is still visible, making it a popular tourist attraction as one of the most accessible shipwrecks of the Graveyard of the Pacific.
Iredale Bone Reflection
Peter Iredale was a four-masted steel barque sailing vessel that ran ashore the Oregon coast on October 25, 1906 en route to the Columbia River. She was abandoned on Clatsop Spit near Fort Stevens in Warrenton which is south of the Columbia River channel. Wreckage is still visible, making it a popular tourist attraction as one of the most accessible shipwrecks of the Graveyard of the Pacific.
Winter Sand Patterns
At low tide, the wreck of the Peter Iredale provides very interesting patterns in the sand.
Moody Peter Iredale
The Peter Iredale ran ashore in 1906 and depending on the tide, different pieces of her are visible. I was there a few days ago and was lucky to get moody clouds to frame these old bones.
Winter Poplars
Poplar trees are always fun to shoot and find creative ways to shoot them. The wet winter day was perfect for this grove of trees.
Astoria-Megler Bridge
The Astoria-Megler Bridge is a steel cantilever truss bridge that spans the lower Columbia River between Astoria Oregon and Point Ellice near Megler Washington. This cantilever bridge is the ninth-longest bridge with the main span at 1,232 feet. The truss type is different on each side of the bridge. The pillings in the river give cool opportunities for photos.
Ships and Textures
These abandoned ships were just past Megler as I headed back toward Longview. The textures were fun to play with in this area.
The Road Less Traveled
Taken from the Washington side of the Columbia. The fog was stunning and I had to be quick in order to get this shot as the fog rolled in and out in seconds.
Monochrome Yaquina Bay Bridge
The Yaquina Bay Bridge from the South Jetty. The light painted pillars really work monochrome. Playing with different techniques is fun and keeps my creativity flowing.
Fireworks over Devil's Lake
It is a 4th of July tradition in Lincoln City to have fireworks over Devil's Lake. This was captured in bulb mode by covering the lens between fireworks.
Fireworks over Yaquina Bay
Each year the City of Newport on the Oregon Coast has a 4th of July celebration in Yaquina Bay. This was captured in bulb mode by covering the lens between fireworks.
Celebration over Yaquina Bay!
Each year the City of Newport on the Oregon Coast has a 4th of July celebration in Yaquina Bay. This was captured in bulb mode by covering the lens between fireworks.
Star Trails over Yaquina Bay
My first star stack attempt in Spring of 2016 was shot in the back part of Yaquina Bay. The old trussle made for a great foreground element.
Yaquina Bay Bridge
Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport, Oregon. I love this bridge and there are so many ways to photograph it. This night shot is warm, it was a very warm spring evening. The light pollution worked well here.
Milky Way over Seal Rocks
Milky Way over the stacks at Seal Rock beach on the Central Oregon coast.
Milky Way on top of the World
Magical night above Drift Creek Falls on the Central Oregon Coast.
Reflections at low tide
Devil's Punchbowl area on the Central Oregon Coast.
Devil's Punchbowl area on the Central Oregon Coast.
Inside Devil's Punchbowl at Low Tide
From inside the "bowl" of Devil's Punch Bowl at low tide.
The Wonders Inside Devil's Punchbowl
The view from inside the Bowl. Devil's Punch Bowl is centered on a large bowl naturally carved in a rock headland which is partially open to the Pacific Ocean. Waves enter the bowl and often violently churn, swirl, and foam. There are at least seventeen large rocks, part of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which provide interesting wave viewing, and attract and provide a home for wildlife. At low tide, you can enter the bowl and capture very pretty sights usually covered by the crashing waves of the ocean.
Reflections at Devil's Punchbowl
The beauty right outside Devil's Punch Bowl. This area is centered on a large bowl naturally carved in a rock headland which is partially open to the Pacific Ocean. Waves enter the bowl and often violently churn, swirl, and foam. There are at least seventeen large rocks, part of Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, which provide interesting wave viewing, and attract and provide a home for wildlife. At low tide, you can enter the bowl and capture very pretty sights usually covered by the crashing waves of the ocean.
Four-legged Camper
This camp on the Oregon Coast, is surrounded by forest land and wetlands making it a great habitat for mama deer and her children. Each afternoon, they would visit camp.
Dancing Feathers
This was a neat opportunity to catch the feathers on this staff as they caught the wind. This Pow Wow contest had six types of dances.
Colors at the Grand Entry
The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon (CTGR) consists of twenty-seven Native American tribes with long historical ties to present-day western Oregon between the western boundary of the Oregon Coast and the eastern boundary of the Cascade Range, and the northern boundary of southwestern Washington and the southern boundary of northern California. The community has an 11,288-acre Indian reservation, the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation, which was established in 1855 in Yamhill and Polk counties.
Intensity of the Final Competiton
The roots of the Men's Traditional Dance can be traced back to the Omaha Nation of the Central Plains. Warrior societies wore regalia that distinguished their bravery and honor. Power, grace and poise are all exemplified as the male traditional dancers move in exact rhythm with the drumbeat. The wearing of eagle feathers, crow belts and colorful markings serve as signals of rank within certain societies. Most traditional regalia reflects identity, status and honor. The traditional dancer emanates respect and pride.
Jingle Dancers
The Jingle Dress Dance is a women's dance that originated with the Ojibway People in the Great Lakes region of Ontario. It was created in the early 1900s and is perhaps one of the oldest of women's dances. Its purpose was to ward off bad spirits and sickness through the use of metal and sound. Sharp, shiny metal and sound are forms of protection to ward off bad spirits. When the Jingle Dress dancers appear they bring with them a gift of beauty and good fellowship.
Fancy Dancer
The Men's Fancy Dress dance originated during the era of the wild west show, fairs and rodeos where promoters and organizers were always looking for something new to entertain audiences. This has developed from a traditional form to a more contemporary influence. The rainbow plumage remains constant with no tribal distinctions. Each is an extravagant mix of bright feathers and beadwork with the most distinctive item being the bustles (a set of circular, or u-shaped feather configurations worn on the dancer's back). Individualism and innovation have made this dance a symbol of the vitality of life itself.
Mushrooms and Fall Colors
The Oregon coast is full of different photo opportunities and the fall is a great time to capture interesting ground cover compositions.
Spider at Alder Grove Cemetery
This spider at the Alder Grove Cemetery in Waldport, Oregon was very patient as a group of photographers captured her on camera.
Water-skiing Santa!
The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade in Newport, Oregon is a tradition locals and tourists alike enjoy each December. Local boats are decorated with festive lights and they parade along the historic bay front.
Fireworks!
Fireworks over Devil's Lake in Otis Oregon are put on by the Devil's Lake Neighborhood Association and are quite a treat to watch.
Fireworks!
Fireworks over Devil's Lake in Otis Oregon are put on by the Devil's Lake Neighborhood Association and are quite a treat to watch.
Fireworks over Devil's Lake
Fireworks over Devil's Lake in Otis Oregon are put on by the Devil's Lake Neighborhood Association and are quite a treat to watch.
Golden Hour on the Three Capes Route
A crane enjoying golden hour near Oceanside. The sunkissed patterns in the sand were glorious.