Pacific Coast Beaches
Fine Art Nature and Landscape Images from the Pacific Coast and Beaches of Oregon and the Northwest.
The Beaches of Oregon are public lands and have been for over 50 years. Access to miles of beach, for walking and sightseeing, are there for all to enjoy. Through my images, I hope you will get a sense of the beauty of the Oregon Coast and beyond. All pictures are for sale, please see the pricing page for more information.
Salt Point Sunset
Sunset at Salt Point State Park along the Sonoma Coast
Moody Spring Sunset, Cape Arago
Moody spring sunset at Cape Arago on the Oregon Coast near Coos Bay.
Thor's Well 2
I made 5 different trips to Thor's Well before I captured this image. Planning for this image included watching for a moderate tide, about a 5-foot swell and less than 10 knots of wind. I was also looking for a minor amount of cloud cover to add color to the sky. Something always kept me from capturing a keeper image previously. Now, I have an image that I am happy with.
Beverly Beach Sunset
Winter sunset at Beverly Beach, near Newport, Oregon. The surf was rolling in, and the clouds parted for the perfect sunset photograph. After sunset we walked back to the campground and enjoyed smore's around the campfire.
Sonoma Coast
The surf rolls in during a cloudy evening on the Sonoma Coast
Point Arena Lighthouse
Early spring image of the Point Arena Lighthouse in California
Salt Point After Sunset
Salt Point Sunset, reflection of the setting sun with a longer exposure creating mist over the rocks
Point Arena Long Exposure
10 second long exposure, using a 6 stop neutral density filter. Image of Point Arena and the lighthouse
Seal Rock Sunset
The fog was socked in tight, and I did not think any good light was going to happen. Then just before sunset the fog lifted, and the sky exploded in vivid colors, which reflected on the beach.
Ecola View
7 image panoramic image taken from Ecola State Park. The view at sunset includes Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock.
Cape Arago Waves
Waves crashing against the shore at Cape Arago leave a salty mist hanging in the air.
Rialto Beach Sunset 2
Sunset image taken along Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington.
Thors Well after Sunset
Image taken at Thor's Well on the Oregon Coast. The perfect weather and swell conditions for a nice flow into the hole.
Sonoma Coast Sunset 2
Sunset on the Sonoma, California Coast. The sunset refects off the clouds and light ups the water and rocks
Sonoma Coast Sunset
The setting sun lights up the sandstone rocks along the Sonoma, Califronia Coast
Waves After Sunset
Long exposure image captured after sunset along the Sonoma Coast, California
Oceanside 2
Before sunrise on Oceanside Beach, Oregon. I had the beach to myself when I captured this image, looking south toward Cape Lookout.
Oceanside 4
This picture of the beach at sunrise was taken at Oceanside, Oregon. It was taken on an early July morning. You can access this section of beach by crossing the headland at low tide or going through the tunnel. Make sure your headlamp batteries are in good condition before hand, it is really dark in the tunnel.
Thor's Well
Conditions at Thor's Well were not quite right for the typical hole in the ocean image. The incoming swell was a little too high and the tide a little too low. However, it was a good thing I had my raincoat and a raincoat for the camera.
Perpetua Splash
Waves crash upon the basalt rock formations south of Cape Perpetua. The north wind was blowing, so I am glad I had a rain coat for me and the camera, while I captured this image.
Bandon Beach Sunrise
October sunrise at Bandon Beach, Oregon. This morning the sky and clouds reflected on the wet sand with pretty pastel colors.
Yachats Afternoon
Image captured in late afternoon, south of Yachats, Oregon. Watching the Pacific ocean crash on the shoreline as the sun sinks lower in the sky.
Ocean Curl
Waves rolling into shore along the Oregon Coast, near Yachats
Low Tide - Fall Rains
Image captured in Early November on the Oregon Coast. This is a time when the weather can't decide if it is fall or going to be winter. Captured south of Lincoln City, Oregon
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Heceta Head lighthouse, on the Oregon Coast, was built in 1894, is 56 feet high and the light beam is visible for 21 Nautical miles.
North Head Lighthouse
The sun peaked under the clouds before it dropped over the horizon, at North Head Lighthouse. I took the picture just as the light in the lighthouse was pointed my way.
Rialto Beach Sunset
Sunset image taken at Split Rocks on Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington.
Thor's Well 3
Image captured just before the sun dropped below the horizon at Thor's Well on the Oregon Coast.
Graveyard of the Pacific
This image was taken in March at Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon. Spring storms bring blue skies and dark clouds
Cape Kiwanda 2
The ocean reflected the sunset colors on the waves as they broke over the rocks at Cape Kiwanda.
Rock Eating Sea Anemone
Image of a Sea Anemone taken at Beach 4 Olympic National Park, Washington. The waves wash the rocks onto the anemone, rough life in the tide pools.
Ruby Beach Black & White
This image was taken at Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park, Washington. The clouds and dark moody afternoon called for a black and white photograph.
Ruby Beach
Storm clouds roll in near sunset at Ruby Beach. The dark moody sky washed almost all of the color away.
Bob's Creek Sunset-1
Sunset at Bob Creek Beach along Highway 101 on the Central Oregon Coast.
Seal Rock Glow
Picture of a winter sunset through the fog at Seal Rock Beach, Oregon
Ruby Beach 2 black & white
This image was taken at Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park, Washington. March weather is fickle and clouds and rain are what we got.
Heceta Head View
This image was taken in late afternoon at Heceta Head. The cliff drops about 200 feet to the ocean here, so it is advisable to stay back from the edge.
Cape Kiwanda
This image captured the setting sun at Cape Kiwanda. The ocean was very calm on this day as there was very little wind or swell.
Hobuck Beach
Sunset reflection at the ocean, Hobuck Beach, Makah Indian Reservation, Washington
Oceanside 3
Sunrise picture of the beach at Oceanside, Oregon. I was up early for this July sunrise, and had the beach to myself for almost an hour. The sun was lighting up the clouds as it rose over the coast range.
Cape Flattery
Photo from a view point along the Cape Flattery Trail in Washington. Sunset lights up the ocean beyond the sea stacks as rain clouds roll in.
Ecola View 2
Venus's Belt is clearly visible in this image taken at Ecola State Park. Haystack Rock and Cannon Beach are in the background.
Cape Arago Lighthouse
Winter sunset at Cape Arago on the Oregon Coast, near Charleston.
Charleston Boat Basin
Charleston, Oregon boat basin on a December morning. Venus's belt with the pink and purple in the sky were captured in this image.
Hobuck Beach 2
This image was captured in March 2018. We had just setup camp at Hobuck Beach Resort near Neah Bay, WA. I noticed the color in the sky was changing and walked 100 yards to the beach for this photograph. Cooking dinner can wait until after dark when the sunset looks like this.
Rialto Beach View
Image of Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, WA., from the overland trail. Looking south to Gun site rocks, or Split Rock down to James island off of La Push. The giants toothpicks line the shore.
Rialto Beach Sunset 3
Sunset at Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, looking north toward Hole in the Wall. The sun was reflected off the sky after it had set below the horizon.
Foggy Sunset
I waited for quite a while hoping the fog would clear for sunset. The fog finally cleared just before sunset, making the wait to capture this image worthwhile.
Bob Creek Sunset
Image of the suns last light at Bob Creek Wayside on the Oregon Coast.
Bob Creek Sunset-2
Captured at Bob Creek Wayside, the beach is along Highway 101 on the Central Oregon Coast.
Cape Perpetua
Black and White image taken from the top of Cape Perpetua, looking south. Highway 101 follows the curve of the coastline and mountains, disappearing into the fog.
Transport Me West
The sandstone rocks cracks and lines point me westward toward the setting sun and the break in the clouds. Sonoma Coast, California
Beach Abstract
This abstract image was created when I was moving the camera to escape an incoming wave. Photo captured at Rialto Beach, Washington.
Oceanside 1
The sun was just starting to light up the sky on this July morning. The clouds above Cape Lookout did not have any sun on them yet.