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  • Chapman Point
    Chapman Point
    Our first location recommended by a friend.
    Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8700
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Haystack Rock
    Haystack Rock
    Chapman Point, Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8702
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Driftwood
    Driftwood
    A piece with a bit of character.
    Chapman Point, Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8710
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tillamook Lighthouse
    Tillamook Lighthouse
    Very distant from this location.  We got closer at Ecola Point.
    Chapman Point, Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8713
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chapman Point
    Chapman Point
    Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8715
    Larry L. Jackson
  • American Beachgrass
    American Beachgrass
    Ammophila breviligulata - this native Beachgrass is being displaced by an invasive Dune Grass.
    Chapman Point, Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8718
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fence
    Fence
    Ammophila arenaria - Invasive Beachgrass introduced from Europe
    spreads by rhizome.
    Chapman Point, Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8722
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fencepost Lichens
    Fencepost Lichens
    Chapman Point, Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8723
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cannon Beach
    Cannon Beach
    Looking back to our first photo stop.
    Ecola State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8726
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tillamook Lighthouse
    Tillamook Lighthouse
    There are photos on the web when 40 foot swells sent waves breaking over the lighthouse. Incredible photos.
    Ecola State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#7047
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bold Point
    Bold Point
    A sheer drop at the edge of a constantly eroding shoreline.
    Ecola State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8732
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waterfall
    Waterfall
    Crescent Beach, Ecola State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#7054
    Larry L. Jackson
  • The Needles
    The Needles
    Seen at the southern end of the very long beach along with reflections.
    Cannon Beach, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8752
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hug Point
    Hug Point
    Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8755
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sword Ferns
    Sword Ferns
    Polystichum munitum
    South Trail, Oswald West State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8762
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Slow Shutter Necarney Creek
    Slow Shutter Necarney Creek
    Hand held slow shutter.
    South Trail, Oswald West State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8769
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waterfall
    Waterfall
    Smuggler's Cove, Oswald West State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8775
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Smuggler's Cove
    Smuggler's Cove
    Oswald West State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8776
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Suspension Bridge
    Suspension Bridge
    South Trail, Oswald West State Park, Oregon, December 24, 2019
    2019-12-24#8781
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shoreline
    Shoreline
    We hoped to find glass fishing floats that are found here occasionally.
    Cape Lookout State Park, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8800
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Netarts Bay
    Netarts Bay
    Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8801
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Storm & Three Arch Rocks
    Storm & Three Arch Rocks
    Oceanside, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8804
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    Oceanside, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8809
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Headland
    Headland
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8823
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Short Beach Bay
    Short Beach Bay
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8827
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Salal
    Salal
    Gaultheria shallon - common along the coast.
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#7059
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cape Meares Lighthouse
    Cape Meares Lighthouse
    Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8837
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Douglas Squirrel
    Douglas Squirrel
    Tamiasciurus douglasii - photo at ISO 28,800 in dark, forested area.
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#7066
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Douglas Squirrel
    Douglas Squirrel
    Tamiasciurus douglasii - ISO 32,000.
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#7072
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rocks
    Rocks
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8840
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Headland
    Headland
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8842
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sitka Spruce Cones
    Sitka Spruce Cones
    Picea sitchensis
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8844
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wave on Rock
    Wave on Rock
    The Seagull near the wave gives perspective to wave size.
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#7082
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Short Beach Bay
    Short Beach Bay
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    Short Beach Bay, Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8864
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Octopus Tree
    Octopus Tree
    An unusual 250-300 year old Sitka Spruce with multiple trunks.
    Cape Meares, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8865
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barn
    Barn
    near Cloverdale, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8868
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Western Grebe
    Western Grebe
    Aechmophorus occidentalis
    Sand Lake, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#7089
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sand Lake
    Sand Lake
    Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8874
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 1.4 mile Trail
    1.4 mile Trail
    Nice, though quiet, walk in a low, coastal forest.
    Clay Myers State Park, Whalen Island, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8875
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Buffleheads
    Buffleheads
    Bucephala albeola - adult and immature.
    Sand Lake, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#7095
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset Waves
    Sunset Waves
    An offshore breeze blowing the crest off waves.
    Pacific City, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8891
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset & Haystack Rock
    Sunset & Haystack Rock
    This 'Haystack Rock' is the largest, tallest and was created 5-10 million years ago when magna surfaced at the edge of the Pacific Plate.
    Pacific City, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8901
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline at Sunset
    Coastline at Sunset
    Pacific City, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#8905
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #205
    Room #205
    Located at the north end of the Pacific City beach is this VERY NICE lodging.  All rooms have an ocean view, very modern, very tasteful decor and many amenities.
    Headlands Coastal Lodge, Pacific City, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#3222
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #205
    Room #205
    There is a shower, tub and even a surfboard rack.
    Headlands Coastal Lodge, Pacific City, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#3241
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Room #205
    Room #205
    Gas fireplace.
    Headlands Coastal Lodge, Pacific City, Oregon, December 25, 2019
    2019-12-25#3315
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dawn Haystack Rock
    Dawn Haystack Rock
    The early morning view from our room.
    Headlands Coastal Lodge #205, Pacific City, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8912
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise Haystack Rock
    Sunrise Haystack Rock
    Headlands Coastal Lodge #205, Pacific City, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8930
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    Headlands Coastal Lodge, Pacific City, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8934
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
    We had a VERY nice dinner here the night before and totally dumbfounded when someone picked up the bill.  Merry Christmas I suppose.
    Headlands Coastal Lodge, Pacific City, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#5159
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
    Stay here if you are ever in the area!
    Headlands Coastal Lodge, Pacific City, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#5224
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Song Sparrow
    Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia - ISO 18,000 in the shade.  Best guess id.
    Otis, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#7098
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Drift Creek Bridge
    Drift Creek Bridge
    Dismantled, moved and rebuilt on private property at Bear Creek.
    Otis, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8936
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Drift Creek Bridge
    Drift Creek Bridge
    The Sweitz family now maintains this historic bridge on their property.
    Otis, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8940
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rusty Hay Wagon
    Rusty Hay Wagon
    Otis, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8944
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tree on Rock
    Tree on Rock
    Gleneden, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8955
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rock
    Rock
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8963
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bull Kelp
    Bull Kelp
    Nereocystis luetkeana
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8966
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rock & Waves
    Rock & Waves
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8970
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rock & Waves
    Rock & Waves
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8980
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wave Foam
    Wave Foam
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8984
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline
    Coastline
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8989
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Patterned Clay
    Patterned Clay
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8991
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline
    Coastline
    Fogarty Creek, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#8996
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pacific Banana Slug
    Pacific Banana Slug
    Ariolimax columbianus
    Fogarty Creek Park, Oregon, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Boiler Bay
    Boiler Bay
    Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9010
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    A local person told me this was the most beautiful day he had seen in 20 years.  We were really lucky in our timing of the visit.
    Boiler Bay Viewpoint, Oregon, Decmeber 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9024
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rainbow
    Rainbow
    Boiler Bay Viewpoint, Oregon, Decmeber 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9046
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    Boiler Bay Viewpoint, Oregon, Decmeber 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    Boiler Bay Viewpoint, Oregon, Decmeber 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9102
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    We watched the breaking waves for a long time.
    Boiler Bay Viewpoint, Oregon, Decmeber 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9116
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lincoln's Sparrow
    Lincoln's Sparrow
    Melospiza lincolnii - best guess id.
    Boiler Bay Viewpoint, Oregon, Decmeber 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9143
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Depoe Bay
    Depoe Bay
    A viewing area down the road had spray crossing the road but was very crowded.
    Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9148
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yaquina Head Lighthouse
    Yaquina Head Lighthouse
    Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9151
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Rocks
    Northern Rocks
    Yaquina Head, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9159
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Colony Rock
    Colony Rock
    Many seabirds nest on this rock.
    Yaquina Head, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9160
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Marine Garden
    Marine Garden
    Looking south.
    Yaquina Head, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9161
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Waves
    Waves
    A breaking wave in the marine garden.
    Yaquina Head, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9189
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yaquina Head Lighthouse
    Yaquina Head Lighthouse
    Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9200
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yaquina Head Lighthouse
    Yaquina Head Lighthouse
    Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9203
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Small Bay
    Small Bay
    Yaquina Head, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9209
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Yaquina Head, Oregon, December 26, 2019
    2019-12-26#9214
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline
    Coastline
    The morning view from the patio of our room. Mid-level hotel with a nice view.
    Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites #108, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9215
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Log in Sand
    Log in Sand
    Photo from our patio.
    Elizabeth Oceanfront Suites #108, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9216
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yaquina Bay Bridge
    Yaquina Bay Bridge
    Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9228
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
    Yaquina Bay Lighthouse
    Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9236
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boats
    Crab Fishing Boats
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9239
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boats
    Crab Fishing Boats
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9240
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boats
    Crab Fishing Boats
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9241
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boats
    Crab Fishing Boats
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9244
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boats
    Crab Fishing Boats
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9246
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boat
    Crab Fishing Boat
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9247
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Fishing Boat
    Crab Fishing Boat
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Traps
    Crab Traps
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9252
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Traps
    Crab Traps
    Yaquina Bay Harbor, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9253
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coastline & Beachgrass Dunes
    Coastline & Beachgrass Dunes
    Ammophila arenaria - Invasive Beachgrass does a good job, but displaces the native grass.
    South Beach, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9257
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crab Carapace
    Crab Carapace
    South Beach, Newport, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#9260
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hooded Merganser male
    Hooded Merganser male
    Lophodytes cucullatus - ISO 12,800 makes this photo lower quality.
    Ona Beach State Park, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#7111
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bufflehead males
    Bufflehead males
    Bucephala albeola - ISO 8,000 but the nice colors around the neck are visible.
    Ona Beach State Park, Oregon, December 27, 2019
    2019-12-27#7113
    Larry L. Jackson