Cannon Beach

Moody blues, oranges and greens

Trying to find anything quickly in my archives never happens! While looking for another image, I came across these, a few that didn't make the portfolio but are interesting nonetheless.

The main grocery mart in Cannon Beach makes THE BEST fried burritos at their deli! If I had my choice of restaurants in Oregon, I would go there. My wife would tell you that that says a lot about me, and I do believe she's right.

Seal Rock, Central Oregon coast shortly after sunset. Of all the great times to be there, this is one of the best. When everyone else is gone and communion with nature is uninterrupted.

Taken well after sunset, exposure on this was running about six minutes. The light in the middle was produced by a couple at the end of the beach with a flashlight.

Back to the Oregon coast!

Similar to our adventurous predecessors Lewis and Clark before us, Kim and James, and later joined by our buddy Jeremey, set out on our own voyage of obligation and discovery. Once the obligatory weddings were out of the way, we had two days and two sunsets left for our discovery! Unlike the undaunted daring duo, our exploration was not for a nation, but rather only for ourselves, in a place that is quickly gaining a very special place in my heart, the Oregon coast. I think Lewis and Clark would be proud--take into account that we had Kimmer and they only had Sacajawea, we may have actually outdone them! Although, after our power inverter broke in our car, and we had to find outdoor plug-ins to power our cell phones, laptops and camera batteries, they very well might have been ashamed of us!! But our story still has Kimmer!  

Finally, cool clouds!

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Ugliest two-headed man ever!

Lucy, the most beautiful-ugly dog in the world!  Our little trailer hitch head.

15 minute exposure in the dark.

First time to Oregon (with a camera)

The one time I truly look forward to inclement weather, or at least dramatic clouds, is when I need them for imagery.  I had a day and two sunsets at the Oregon coast in April of '08 and although a few clouds meandered by, I do believe they were lost.  I enjoyed record breaking temperatures in the 80's, deserted beaches, but when it came to my final sunset, cloudless skies.  Time to get creative!