Tide Pool Seekers
by Nick Boren
Title
Tide Pool Seekers
Artist
Nick Boren
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Photograph - Photograph - Digital
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Description information from blm.gov:
From exploring tide pools teeming with life to witnessing Oregon's tallest lighthouse, there is something for every visitor at Yaquina Head.
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area extends out from the Oregon coast, one mile into the Pacific Ocean. Standing 93 feet tall at the westernmost point of the basalt headland, the lighthouse has been a bright beacon of the night, guiding ships and their supplies along the west coast since the light was first lit on August 20, 1873.
The offshore islands are a year-round refuge for harbor seals and a spring-summer home for thousands of nesting seabirds. Gray whales can be spotted during their annual migrations to Mexico (late fall-early winter) and Alaska (late winter-early spring). During the summer months some gray whales take the opportunity to feed in the shallow waters around the headland.
Cobble Beach is compiled of millions of round basalt rocks that produce an applause-like sound as the waves roll in. When the tide is low a vibrant ocean floor is revealed�pools of colorful animals including orange sea stars, purple sea urchins, and giant green anemones. Rangers are at hand to answer questions and point out all of the amazing plants and animals that call the tide pools home.
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June 16th, 2013
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Comments (21)
Lucinda Walter
Oh Nick it is wonderful to see these people here to provide a great scale to the cliff and lighthouse. I love this l/f :))
Nick Boren
Thanks for featuring my lighthouse/seascape image in the All Seasons Nature Mountains Woodlands group.
Mary Deal
Superior shot. We can guess at the size and height of the lighthouse and ground, but with the people in the tidepool - that puts everything in superb perspective. v
Debbie Portwood
What a fantastic shot Nick ! I love the gorgeous rugged rock cliff and great comp.!! You could have easily have just cropped the people out of the bottom and had a wonderful Lighthouse shot, but it is wonderful to see them down there where I would be, searching for ocean treasures! :D v.f
Eti Reid
Aha..not only you followed me by your car,but you brought a fan base..well thank you my dear friend;) f/v