Oregon Dunes
Jun 17, 2016 09:34:19 #
OptiCole
Loc: Fresno, CA
We will be visiting the Oregon Dunes area soon (in Oregon of course). I would appreciate any advice everyone has on photographing sand dunes. For those that have been there, is there anything specific in the area that we should be sure to see? We will also be going up the coast to the Newport area. Thanks!
Jun 17, 2016 09:59:14 #
OptiCole wrote:
We will be visiting the Oregon Dunes area soon (in Oregon of course). I would appreciate any advice everyone has on photographing sand dunes. For those that have been there, is there anything specific in the area that we should be sure to see? We will also be going up the coast to the Newport area. Thanks!
There are thousands of great photo opportunities along that stretch. My favorite is Devil's Churn:
http://youtu.be/N3O6kmL8x0Q
Jun 17, 2016 10:02:33 #
Get low, as low as you can. There's always fine particles,in motion just above the sand surface. And, do not even think of changing lenses outside.
Jun 17, 2016 10:12:54 #
OptiCole wrote:
We will be visiting the Oregon Dunes area soon (in Oregon of course). I would appreciate any advice everyone has on photographing sand dunes. For those that have been there, is there anything specific in the area that we should be sure to see? We will also be going up the coast to the Newport area. Thanks!
The Oregon Dunes runs a length of about 40 miles from Coos Bay/North Bend Oregon, to Florence. Just North of North Bend, barely off of the Bridge, is an area known as the "Spinreel Campground and Horsfall Road" which has the most and best for ATV & such riding, and also has beach access. This would probably be a must. Also, I'd check in at the campgrounds just south of Florence, Honeyman State Park. There, a large dune butts right up to a small lake.
the rest of the area you could just explore if you have the time.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/compose-post-screen?topicnum=395167&rpostnum=6633777"e=true
Jun 17, 2016 10:25:29 #
Jun 18, 2016 01:01:18 #
Proper white balance can be very important in sand dune photography. Check out http://pamphotography.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/how-to-photograph-sand-3/
Jun 18, 2016 09:16:26 #
If you like photographing plants and flowers, check out the darlingtonia growing in the same area where the dunes are located. They are in a small park on the east side of 101 as I recall. Good tide pooling in the area also.
Jun 18, 2016 10:26:43 #
mallen1330 wrote:
There are thousands of great photo opportunities along that stretch.
Agree. Just look left as you head north and stop when the view inspires you.
A couple of photo ops that come to mind are Shore Acres State Park just south of Coos Bay and Seal Rock. When in Newport, Georgie's Beachside Grill has good grub with a nice ocean view.
Jun 18, 2016 10:35:23 #
The aquarium in Newport has a great area for birds like Puffins, Murres, Oyster Catchers, etc. You can see the talented Puffins swimming under water.
Jun 18, 2016 10:51:14 #
In Newport is the marina, bridge, Oregon Coast Aquarium. There is a state park with a lighthouse near too.
Jun 18, 2016 11:23:52 #
Secure your gear... suggest a steel lock box in a trunk. An open back SUV is NOT your friend on the Oregon Coast. My coastal photo rig was a well worn and rusty Suburban, and it was purpose built for the task of protecting my gear. In the back, bolted to the floor, and double padlocked was a padded, plate steel box.
Theft from auto's is rampant on the Oregon Coast, particularly since once you walk over the bunker leading to the dunes, you are out of sight of your car. Have been thieved three times over the years at the coast. Even broke the tailgate window out of my Suburban, which yielded no results for the thieves.
Call me paranoid but the parking areas at the waysides are clearly marked with signage about theft from vehicles. A good "meth-head" (a large subculture on the Coast) can pop a trunk in seconds. The dunes are a prime target because people spend a lot of time away from their vehicles.
Great photo opportunities and here is a link targeting many of the photo opportunities on Oregon Dunes. Have a great time.
http://www.wandersandwonders.com/2016/02/06/oregon-dunes-national-recreation-area/
Not dunes, BUT a great unique photo Opp. Make sure to stop at Depoe Bay. The entry into and out of the bay goes under the highway. You can stand on the walkway over the top of the channel and look down at the tops of the heads of the fishermen as they navigate and bounce around in the boiling waters of the channel on their way in or out. You will not have an opportunity anywhere else to stand directly above the boats making that journey, out to sea. It's one picture you definitely WANT to take home and show the neighbors. You will be about 60-75 feet directly over the top of the boats.
Theft from auto's is rampant on the Oregon Coast, particularly since once you walk over the bunker leading to the dunes, you are out of sight of your car. Have been thieved three times over the years at the coast. Even broke the tailgate window out of my Suburban, which yielded no results for the thieves.
Call me paranoid but the parking areas at the waysides are clearly marked with signage about theft from vehicles. A good "meth-head" (a large subculture on the Coast) can pop a trunk in seconds. The dunes are a prime target because people spend a lot of time away from their vehicles.
Great photo opportunities and here is a link targeting many of the photo opportunities on Oregon Dunes. Have a great time.
http://www.wandersandwonders.com/2016/02/06/oregon-dunes-national-recreation-area/
Not dunes, BUT a great unique photo Opp. Make sure to stop at Depoe Bay. The entry into and out of the bay goes under the highway. You can stand on the walkway over the top of the channel and look down at the tops of the heads of the fishermen as they navigate and bounce around in the boiling waters of the channel on their way in or out. You will not have an opportunity anywhere else to stand directly above the boats making that journey, out to sea. It's one picture you definitely WANT to take home and show the neighbors. You will be about 60-75 feet directly over the top of the boats.
Jun 18, 2016 14:47:05 #
Lazy J wrote:
Agree. Just look left as you head north and stop when the view inspires you.
A couple of photo ops that come to mind are Shore Acres State Park just south of Coos Bay and Seal Rock. When in Newport, Georgie's Beachside Grill has good grub with a nice ocean view.
A couple of photo ops that come to mind are Shore Acres State Park just south of Coos Bay and Seal Rock. When in Newport, Georgie's Beachside Grill has good grub with a nice ocean view.
in Bandon there are several great places to eat, upscale to chowder places
Jun 18, 2016 15:02:17 #
+1 for Horsfall beach.
We've stayed there many times, both when we lived in the area and even before when we were just visiting.
If you're camping, great spot to go.
There you also have Horsfall Lake, might even catch some of the banshees playing in the sand!
the Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge is very cool and can make for some great shots too.
Have a great trip!
GT
We've stayed there many times, both when we lived in the area and even before when we were just visiting.
If you're camping, great spot to go.
There you also have Horsfall Lake, might even catch some of the banshees playing in the sand!
the Conde McCullough Memorial Bridge is very cool and can make for some great shots too.
Have a great trip!
GT
Jun 18, 2016 16:34:18 #
Lazy J wrote:
Agree. Just look left as you head north and stop when the view inspires you.
A couple of photo ops that come to mind are Shore Acres State Park just south of Coos Bay and Seal Rock. When in Newport, Georgie's Beachside Grill has good grub with a nice ocean view.
A couple of photo ops that come to mind are Shore Acres State Park just south of Coos Bay and Seal Rock. When in Newport, Georgie's Beachside Grill has good grub with a nice ocean view.
When I go to Newport, the only place I'll stay is at the Hallmark, and Georgie's, (within Hallmark) is /was a 5 star Restaurant. Really good food and like you say, everyone has an Ocean view!!
Jun 18, 2016 21:46:50 #
Might be extra aware of your exposure around sand, particularly in strong sunlight. It may -- like snow photography -- fool your camera's light meter a bit, and require exposure compensation.
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