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Yaquina Head lighthouse, Oregon
Yaquina Head Light
by Bonnie Moreland

incredible sunset of pink and lavenders thanks to forest fires and coastal haze.

Pacific Summer
Yaquina Head Light

Single frame version, looking from from the hill above Yaquina head lighthouse.

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Cloud Atlas
From Teide Summit

View of Pico Viejo, the 3000m. high lesser peak of the Teide volcano, taken from about the 3300m. level of the main summit in the morning with the...

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In the Shallows
In the Shallows

Mid tide at the natural pool on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, in the early morning, I had to stand very still to prevent causing ripples with each...

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Skyrocket
Skyrocket

Yesterday I checked the weather forecast and it looked like there were some nice clouds rolling in. I asked Willie if I should head home, grab my...

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Metate Arch
Metate Arch

Devil's Garden

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Now a soft kiss - Aye, by that kiss, I vow an endless bliss…
Yaquina Head Light
by Sandeep Thomas
  • John Keats.

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When we made a proper road trip through the beautiful state of Oregon, we planned on driving to Portland via the Pacific coast road before traveling inland and then finally returning home via central Oregon. One thing we underestimated was the sheer beauty of the coast. Now we made our trip during summer, which is not the best time to visit the beach, but the rugged beauty of this stunning landscape still blows you away. We ended up making way more stops than we initially planned and reached Portland a day late.

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a shot of the Yaquina Head light from a nearby beach, today's image is from a nearby cliffside showing a nearby haystack full of wild birds and the surf. The classic composition here is at eye level, which I felt was compressing the rolling coastal cliffs a little too much. So, I dropped down to the floor and tried to bring as much of the vegetation into focus as well. This composition resulted in a bit of the bottom of the lighthouse being hidden but I preferred the emphasis on the rugged coastline.

Yaquina Head Light
Yaquina Head Light

Lighthouse at Yaquina Head, near Newport, Oregon, USA. In my experience mornings have always had crappy weather whenever I'm there, which is also...

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In the Shallows
In the Shallows

Mid tide at the natural pool on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, in the early morning, I had to stand very still to prevent causing ripples with each...

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Cima de Tenerife (El Teide 3718 m.)
From Teide Summit

El Teide es un volcán situado en la isla de Tenerife (Islas Canarias, España). Con una altitud de 3718 metros sobre el nivel del mar y 7500 metros...

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Center Of The Earth...
The Earth Globe in the National History Museum

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The Earth Globe is in the Visions of Earth section of the National History Museum in London. The globe is made from iron, Zinc...

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My Precious...
National History Museum, Exhibits

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Whilst I was walking around the National History Museum I came across this room which is spectacular it is the Minerals gallery....

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Airburst
Yaquina Head Light

Day 11: Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Newport, Oregon.

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La sombra del Teide
From Teide Summit

A eso de las siete de la mañana, hora canaria, el frío en la cima del Teide (3718 m) era intenso, pero estar allí, en el techo de España, y ver el...

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In the Shallows
In the Shallows

Mid tide at the natural pool on Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, in the early morning, I had to stand very still to prevent causing ripples with each...

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El camino
El camino

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Go With the Flow
Go With the Flow

Beautiful afternoon on Zrmanja river, during few cloudless hours between two cyclones

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Sunset Cliffs Twilight
Sunset Cliffs Twilight

Blue Hour shot at a spot on the San Diego coast called Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Gorgeous views abound, and tons of great foreground to include in...

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Natural!
Most notably Sandeep Thomas and Bonnie Moreland.