Oregon coast photo suggestions
Dec 16, 2014 22:37:26 #
bsprague wrote:
It is sad, but I've had some bad luck there a couple times recently. Something seems to have changed.
:::plaintively::: "Say it ain't so, Joe! Say it ain't so!" :shock:
Dec 17, 2014 06:33:29 #
cogerox wrote:
I'll be going to the Oregon coast in the Newport area for a few days later this month, and I will have several days to travel locally and take photos. I'd really apprectiate hearing about your favorite sites/locations especially for sunset/sunrise landscapes (but certainly not restricted to that). Thanks!
It can be wet and nasty and I found it to be tough to find a good spot to shoot from. The further north the more congested to shoreline becomes with houses blocking the beach.
Somewhere on the Oregon Coast
Dec 17, 2014 06:52:09 #
I will second the Yachats recommendation/cape perpetua.Worth the drive! Have a great time the coast is spectacular. Rich
Dec 17, 2014 06:55:20 #
cogerox wrote:
I'll be going to the Oregon coast in the Newport area for a few days later this month, and I will have several days to travel locally and take photos. I'd really apprectiate hearing about your favorite sites/locations especially for sunset/sunrise landscapes (but certainly not restricted to that). Thanks!
Be prepared for wet and windy weather, both for your camera equipment and yourself. It can be very cold! If you're properly prepared, there will be ample opportunities for images in every direction. For me the best location for photography on the Oregon coast is Cannon Beach, but that is 2-1/2 hours north of Newport.
Dec 17, 2014 07:35:46 #
Dec 17, 2014 09:09:47 #
cogerox wrote:
I'll be going to the Oregon coast in the Newport area for a few days later this month, and I will have several days to travel locally and take photos. I'd really apprectiate hearing about your favorite sites/locations especially for sunset/sunrise landscapes (but certainly not restricted to that). Thanks!
Consider buying two books(Amazon) ....
The photographers guide to the Oregon Coast by David Middleton and Rod Barbee
Northwest Milepost .... excellent book that covers Idaho, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia ... it tells you by highway mile post by milepost ... what is there ...covers many roadways .... I used the book when I traveled Oregon and Washington ..... I also used a Milepost publication for Alaska ...
Dec 17, 2014 09:48:12 #
Dec 17, 2014 10:07:58 #
Been to the Oregon coast a couple times past few years (family in Portland). Have been from "Yachats" (south of Newport) north to "Seaside" along hwy 101. Not sure what type of photos you would like but all photo opps never seem to stop. Sea coast, Lighthouses, towns, etc.
Enjoy. I know I did. I was born and raised in Florida (flat) so what a treat that has been. What a beautiful state.
Have fun.
woodpecker4944
Enjoy. I know I did. I was born and raised in Florida (flat) so what a treat that has been. What a beautiful state.
Have fun.
woodpecker4944
Dec 17, 2014 10:09:14 #
Mo's is over rated. While their clam chowder is OK most of the rest of the menu is terrible. I was just at Mo's two months ago and was very disappointed and so were the rest of the people in my party.
Dec 17, 2014 10:16:16 #
mstuhr
Loc: Oregon
Cannon Beach Rocks
Heceta Head Lighthouse and vicinity
Yachats Lighthouse
Any of the Works Progress Administration bridges
Cape Perpetua Nature Preserve
Depoe Bay
Heceta Head Lighthouse and vicinity
Yachats Lighthouse
Any of the Works Progress Administration bridges
Cape Perpetua Nature Preserve
Depoe Bay
Dec 17, 2014 10:28:36 #
Ditto on Depoe Bay. I used to go there quite a bit and stay in a condo right off the north side of the "bay" (it's a pretty small bay). Did a lot of whale watching there although this is the wrong time of year for that. Great place to watch storms come in.
Dec 17, 2014 10:32:16 #
pappy0352 wrote:
Take time to go to Cannon Beach it is well worth it.
Pappy
Pappy
I've seen that on the map, and it does look interesting. Thanks pappy.
Dec 17, 2014 10:37:52 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
Bandon Beach is about 2 ½ hours south. Great sea stacks. The drive will take you past the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (just south of Florence) which offers some interesting and large dunes overlooking the coast. A bit further is Coos Bay, where you can find some nice harbor shots. If you go north about 3 hours you can get to Cannon Beach, another well known site with great sea stacks and rugged surf.
I can see I'm going to need to check the tides for the best photo opportunities. Hopefully they will coincide with sunrise/sunset while I'm there. Thanks Jim.
Dec 17, 2014 10:38:51 #
Photographer Jim wrote:
While in Newport it is not a bad idea to stop in at the Original Mo's for a bowl of chowder.
Done! and thanks.
Dec 17, 2014 10:43:03 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
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Yachats was on my list of possibilities. I'm moving it up the list. Thanks LRF.
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