Morning Light and Blue Waters

Morning Light and Blue Waters. Preparing to leave Port Orford I took this Photo looking south towards Mt Humbug, the Ocean and small boat making a V wave heading south towards the stacks along the Pacific Coast Line. The Sun was just coming up over the mountains to the east, adding a little color to the sky. When I down loaded the photo I really liked how the sky looked. A little post work and I had a Photo that I thought said a lot about how my day was going to go. Calm waters, some sunshine, and possible winds to come. I did have a wonderful weather day all the way down to Brooking, Oregon.

Enjoy,

Don

GOING COASTAL

Going Coastal

 Staying on the Oregon coast for photos and before I reached Port Orford I came to a wonderful spot south of Coos Bay. Most folks go through  Coos Bay  and on down the highway 101 heading south towards Bandon. I took the route around the west of Coos Bay that takes one to  Charleston  and the Beaches. The Empire highway turns into the Cape Arago Highway and dead ends at Cage Arago State Park. Lots of places to view the ocean and take photos. This photo is of a crabbing boat heading out for the day through Coos Bay. I Hope he brings back lots of that great Dungeness Oregon Crab. The day couldn’t be more beautiful, blue skies and light winds. Noon isn’t the best time take Photos, but that’s ok I still like it. It was featured on “Redbubbles” site ”Going Coastal”.

Enjoy,

until next time,

Don

PORT ORFORD OREGON

PORT ORFORD OREGON

 Port Orford Oregon Evening Light.

As evening began to catch up to me on my journey down the south Oregon coast I decided to stay at Port Orford. I located a Motel and unloaded my gear. By about 6:30 pm I had picked out a place to get a few evening shots. This photo was taken at 6:55 pm looking south along the Oregon Coast line. I really like the golden tones that were showing up as the sun began to go down. At my location I couldn’t see the sun go down on the horizon.

Port Orford ( http://www.portorford.org )  is the oldest known town on the Oregon Coast. It’s a small town of about 1150 people and is one of the wettest places in Oregon. Average rain fall is around 74 inches and I believe many people don’t take the time to check it out and that’s a shame. Port Orford and the area around it have some of the most scenic views on the coast. Next time you head down that way; stop and look around. As the old saying goes; stop and  smell the roses or in this case the “Sand, Air, and Ocean”.

Pentax K-7, f/4., 1/180, ISO 100, and 60mm. 

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Enjoy, Don

UMPQUA RIVER LIGHTHOUSE OREGON

Umpqua River LightHouse at Winchester Bay, Oregon

Umpqua River Lighthouse Oregon

Back again with another coastal photo. I did hit a couple good days of weather about two weeks ago for taking a few pictures on our beautiful southern coast. After watching for a break in the weather for several days I could see a small window nice weather coming up. I have to give the weather link I found a few months ago some kudos. In the past I have mostly watched the local TV, weather.com and accuweather.com for my weather info. But as I said; I came across this online weather link and really like it. http://weatherspark.com/   Give it try, as the kid in the cereal commercial used to say “try it you’ll like it”  The Photo I’m posting is of the Umpqua River Light House at Winchester Bay ,Oregon. Now this is not an earth shattering photo of a light house, but I like it due to the fact that it is the only RED flashing signal on the entire Oregon coast makes it an interesting picture and that is why I only show the top. There are million photos of this light house, but few show the red light. This photo is of the top portion of the 65-foot tower that is situated on a hill 100 feet above sea level surrounded by US Coast Guard buildings and a Museum.
It was built in 1892 and was illuminated in 1894. The present light is the second on the Umpqua River. The first was built closer to the river in 1857 and fell into the river seven years later. Umpqua River Light House .  I was lucky enough to be there with the sun in the right location. Again I used my Pentax K-7, f/9  1/250, ISO 100, mm195 and hand held. 

Enjoy.

THE TILLAMOOK RIVER OREGON

Backing up a bit, but staying on the Oregon Coast. One winter morning about 8 am I was traveling through Tillamook, Oregon. Traveling west out of Tillamook and heading towards Netarts I was driving along the Tillamook River, behind me I could see some good light. With a quick U turn I found a safe spot to pull off the highway. A short walk and I came to a good spot to take a few shots of the River, some old supports still standing and some good morning light. Not until I was home again in a few days did I realize that I captured a pretty good photo. Some cropping, a little exposure adjustment, and I was a happy camper.( f/6.7 1/90 ISO 200 mm 60) For a larger Photo go to Don Siebel Photography

Tillamook River Oregon

 

Haystack Rock Oregon

 After leaving the Cape Lookout area on the mountain I continued south down to Cape Kiwanda and Pacific City . Home of the famous Dory Boats  , Haystack Rock, and Cape_Kiwanda. Cape Kiwanda and Pacific City always have something going on. Being  small towns they can get a bit crowed in good weather. There are good restaurants and a few Bed & Breakfasts along with some motels for staying overnight or vacationing. One thing for sure there are a lot photo’s to be taken, with the beaches, ocean, and mountains all with a few miles. Great trails for walking or hiking. Of course don’t forget fishing. When the boats aren’t in the water the surfers are. I always enjoy dropping by Pacific City and the Capes area. Photo taken with a Canon Powershot SX10 IS, f/5 – 1/800; ISO 80; mm 90. Post Cropping and Border added.

GOING COASTAL

Going Coastal

Let’s see where did I leave off. Oh yes, photos of the Columbia River Gorge. I was chasing a turkey up a hill.

The photo I have attached today is from the Beautiful Oregon Coast Line and was taken near the end of last year (2011).

   Oregon Beach near Netarts Oregon

I call it “Going Coastal”. I took this shot about 9:30 am with the sun still on its way up and just coming out of the fog. Of course I was looking north and was just off Cape Lookout Rd. ( not highway 101 ). The town at the top of the photo is Netarts.  I have cropped a bit of the top off since posting; it is now a 16 x 24. I’m going to try and stay with some coastal shots since I just returned from there last week. Pentax K-7  f/5.6  1/350  ISO 100  mm 154  remote control  3 second delay  Tripod. I will get back the Columbia River Gorge a little later. Enjoy.