Need Oregon Coast Suggestions
Aug 30, 2014 12:57:52 #
ejrmaine wrote:
Cannon Beach at Sundown.
Indeed. That is high on my list and we will be staying there for 3 nights in hopes of catching a good sunset.
Any suggestions for the best location?
Aug 30, 2014 12:59:05 #
Festina Lente wrote:
Indeed. That is high on my list and we will be staying there for 3 nights in hopes of catching a good sunset.
Any suggestions for the best location?
Any suggestions for the best location?
Low tide gives you more options and better photographic scenes, so check the tide tables always for the haystack rock locations.
Aug 30, 2014 13:06:26 #
Alaska Dave
Loc: Anchorage, Alaska
I haven't lived in Oregon for over 40 years but seem to get there for a visit at least 1 or 2 times each year. Years ago my friend showed me an area near Jewell (I believe its called Jewell elk refuge) or similar to that, its where the Roosevelt elk gather and feed in a large field along side the road, if you are there in September that is their rutting season and you hear the big bulls calling and challenging each other both in day light as well as dark.Sometimes they are close to the road and other times they are at the far end of the field, so take the biggest lens you have and enjoy them, as wild life goes they are impressive. My memory tells me Jewell is half way between Portland and Seaside but be sure to look on a map to see exactly where it is before your trip, have fun!!!! Dave
Aug 30, 2014 13:07:15 #
DEBJENROB wrote:
Thanks. I just ordered it per your suggestion. Looks like an great resource and very highly rated.check Amazon .... The Photographer's Guide to the Oregon Coast by Middleton and Barbee ..... Helpful ... I used it last year ... also again for Oregon and Washington .... Northwest Mileposts ....tells you what is at various mileposts on major highways ... they also have one for Alaska ....great guide.....
Aug 30, 2014 13:09:16 #
Alaska Dave wrote:
THANKS. That is something we will definitely try to see. I haven't lived in Oregon for over 40 years but se... (show quote)
Looks like a second trip to the coast may be in order in the spring based on all the suggestions we have received thus far.
Aug 30, 2014 13:11:11 #
Alaska Dave wrote:
I haven't lived in Oregon for over 40 years but se... (show quote)
I got these Roosevelt elk at the preserve at Dean Creek, outside Reedsport:
http://allenh.zenfolio.com/p614452873
The latter images of this set were taken right along the Redwood Highway, south of the Oregon border.
Aug 30, 2014 13:11:55 #
gvarner wrote:
Thant's a good list. I've been Googling the locations and trying to add them to our agenda. We certainly will not be bored!From the north to the south:
Cape Lookout State Park near Tillamook at sunset.
Depoe Bay for crashing storm waves
Cape Foulweather for vistas
Beverly Beach State Park in Newport for petroglyphs of all kinds
Chowder Bowl in Newport to eat.
Newport bay front for street scenes and working docks
Newport aquarium.
Seal Rock State Park at low tide.
Nearly any high place for whales
The list goes on and on.
Cape Lookout State Park near Tillamook at sunset.
Depoe Bay for crashing storm waves
Cape Foulweather for vistas
Beverly Beach State Park in Newport for petroglyphs of all kinds
Chowder Bowl in Newport to eat.
Newport bay front for street scenes and working docks
Newport aquarium.
Seal Rock State Park at low tide.
Nearly any high place for whales
The list goes on and on.
Aug 30, 2014 13:19:36 #
lazyjt1 wrote:
Thanks. We spend a night there. I assume that low tide and sunset would be best.Bandon. Beautiful sea stacks on the beach. Sunrise and sunset.
Is Haystack in Cannon worth photographing (it seems to be something everyone photographs, the cliché of the coast)?
Aug 30, 2014 13:22:05 #
Alaska Dave
Loc: Anchorage, Alaska
Allen:
Nice elk photos, I wasn't familiar with Dean Creek but looks like I may need to add it to my list for next Oregon visit for sure. Dave
Nice elk photos, I wasn't familiar with Dean Creek but looks like I may need to add it to my list for next Oregon visit for sure. Dave
Aug 30, 2014 13:28:27 #
Festina Lente wrote:
Thanks. We spend a night there. I assume that low tide and sunset would be best.
Is Haystack in Cannon worth photographing (it seems to be something everyone photographs, the cliché of the coast)?
Is Haystack in Cannon worth photographing (it seems to be something everyone photographs, the cliché of the coast)?
If you get interesting clouds/weather at sunset, it's worthwhile. But Bandon & several other spots like Seal Rock have many more haystacks and therefore many more photographic possibilities IMO.
Aug 30, 2014 13:32:52 #
Alaska Dave wrote:
Allen:
Nice elk photos, I wasn't familiar with Dean Creek but looks like I may need to add it to my list for next Oregon visit for sure. Dave
Nice elk photos, I wasn't familiar with Dean Creek but looks like I may need to add it to my list for next Oregon visit for sure. Dave
You will be going through Reedsport if you follow 101 and Dean Creek is just a few miles east along the Umpqua River.
Aug 30, 2014 13:48:33 #
On the way through the Gorge look for the Crown Point building up a a cliff on the left side of the freeway. There is a turn-off that takes you up there with great views up and down the Columbia River. Its hard not to see the views along the coast but be sure and catch Haystack Rock off of the Cannon Beach area.
September weather can surprise you here so don't be surprised if you find great weather with comfortable temperatures.
There are several lighthouses; some, are easily accessible and others not so much. Also some on the southern coast of Washington. Astoria has some great photo opportunities, as well. There are some places that you can drive right down on to the beach.
Hope this helps.
September weather can surprise you here so don't be surprised if you find great weather with comfortable temperatures.
There are several lighthouses; some, are easily accessible and others not so much. Also some on the southern coast of Washington. Astoria has some great photo opportunities, as well. There are some places that you can drive right down on to the beach.
Hope this helps.
Aug 30, 2014 13:55:40 #
Aug 30, 2014 14:01:58 #
Hi Festina Lente
You have already received a good number of suggestions, hopefully this might add a bit more. I did very much the same drive 4 years ago and it was a wonderful experience, both on the coast and the along the "volacano highway". I am on a trip right now, so I do not have all the details, but I posted a number of pictures from that trip on my photo website - if you are interested to have a look at them, you can access the website with the following link:
http://home.comcast.net/~j.weber5959/site/?/page/Visitor_Page/
Have a look at the second last album dated 2010 Aug 15 USA/Oregon, click on "Short" to see the 64 pictures. Places and time of the photos are identified.
Have a great trip
Joe
You have already received a good number of suggestions, hopefully this might add a bit more. I did very much the same drive 4 years ago and it was a wonderful experience, both on the coast and the along the "volacano highway". I am on a trip right now, so I do not have all the details, but I posted a number of pictures from that trip on my photo website - if you are interested to have a look at them, you can access the website with the following link:
http://home.comcast.net/~j.weber5959/site/?/page/Visitor_Page/
Have a look at the second last album dated 2010 Aug 15 USA/Oregon, click on "Short" to see the 64 pictures. Places and time of the photos are identified.
Have a great trip
Joe
Aug 30, 2014 14:17:00 #
weberwest wrote:
I just did. Great photos, especially liked the tide pools. Hi Festina Lente br You have already received a go... (show quote)
But I felt almost famished after viewing all 179 images as the food photos were so, well, gosh darn appetizing! I Can't wait!
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