Showing posts with label Pacific Coast. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pacific Coast. Show all posts

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Astoria, Oregon Coast

These are of Astoria, Oregon Coast snaps. Astoria is located on the Pacific coastline in the northewest corner Oregon and situated near the mouth of Columbia River. Below snap includes Peter Iredale, which was an oceangoing ship that was wrecked near the mouth of the Columbia River in the early part of the century. Made from iron and steel in 1890, the Peter Iredale washed ashore 100 years ago on Oct. 25, 1906, after attempting to navigate the treacherous mouth of the Columbia River through high winds on its way to Portland, Oregon. Also includes Fort Stevens, which was the primary military defense installation in the three fort Harbor Defense System.






Saturday, August 16, 2008

Oregon Coast

These snaps are of Oregon coast taken at Seaside, Ecola State Park, Indian Beach & Cannon beach. Oregon coast presents some of the breathtaking views of Pacific coast. A photographer's delight and a visitor's dream. To compare Ecola State Park during different times, compare this snap taken in August with this snap taken in May. This snap is of Lewis and Clark statue at Seaside. Lewis and Clark are famous explorers who were the first Americans to see much of what would become the western United States in the times to come. And this turnaround at Seaside is designed as the official end of the Lewis and Clark Trail










Sunday, July 20, 2008

Ecola State Park, Oregon

These snaps are of Ecola State Park, Oregon taken in the month of May 2008. Ecola State Park offers a dramatic view of the coastline adjacent to Pacific Ocean. The park is one of the most photographed locations in Oregon. Ecola State Park wraps around Tillamook Head and features nine miles of Pacific Ocean shoreline.