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Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area

Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area is a stunning coastal destination located in Pacific City, Oregon. This natural area is known for its towering sand dunes, rugged cliffs, and stunning ocean views. It's a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers alike. The area offers a variety of photography locations, including the iconic Haystack Rock, which rises 327 feet above the ocean. Other popular spots include the Cape Kiwanda beach, the sandstone cliffs, and the nearby Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Cape Kiwanda Rush
Cape Kiwanda
by Daniel Cheong

The weather was not promising when we left Portland, but after a 2 hours drive we did not regret it. Great sky and high tide with huge waves. Needless to say that my feet got totally soaked, but it was really worth it.

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Pirate's Cove
Cape Kiwanda

In a brief break from the rain, I was able to play with some super-long exposures out at Cape Kiwanda this weekend. I've always been in love with...

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Incoming Storm - Cape Kiwanda, Oregon
Cape Kiwanda

My plan for after the weekend workshop and a day in Portland was to begin the long trek back to the Bay Area following the coast all the way down. I...

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Kiwanda Color
Cape Kiwanda

Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City, Oregon

For my last day of vacation, I worked my way up the coast, and decided to stop at Cape Kiwanda for sunset....

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The Magic of Cape Kiwanda
Cape Kiwanda

Over 30 seconds, you really can't see the violence of the water. With the tide coming in, waves crashed against the rocks with a vengeance. I'm...

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Kiwanda Curves
Cape Kiwanda

Cape Kiwanda Oregon

Based at Pacific City, Marianne Charlotte and I were shaking off the last bits of influenza. We had a relaxing time and only...

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Kiwanda Curves
Cape Kiwanda

Cape Kiwanda Oregon

A redone image from the archives highlighting the cool sandstone patterns on a very calm day with precious little wave action on...

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A Wider Keyhole View
Cape Kiwanda Keyhole

Here's my one and only wider version of the Cape Kiwanda Keyhole. I shot this on one occasion, during the Exposure Northwest workshop at the coast. A...

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Most notably Daniel Cheong.