2019-12 Oregon Coast

  • 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