Isolated outcrops of rock standing in the ocean are called sea stacks, and they are remnants of rocky headlands that were eroded by wave action. They are indeed ancient – millions and millions of years old. And incredibly resilient. Many stacks were the result of volcanic action, with lava flowing to the sea. Cooling lava became hardened basalt over time. The heavy basalt remained buried under marine sediments for millions of years. As the climate shifted and sea level receded, the rocks were revealed and parts worn away by winds and water. Tidepools at the base of many sea stacks provide habitat for a variety of marine creatures. Soil has settled into crevices of some of the sea stacks, building up a soft layer perfect for nesting puffins, murres and other seabirds.
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Oregon Lighthouse: Heceta Lighthouse
On my trip to the Oregon Coast I visited many of there lighthouse. The Heceta Head Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s home are circa 1894. Both are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse is a working lighthouse. From a height of 205 feet above the ocean, its “first order” Fresnel lens, casts it’s beams some 21 miles out to sea. It is the brightest light on the Oregon coast. It is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the United States.
New Gallery: Stand4Redwoods
Save the Redwoods League is turning 100 years old in 2018. Please share your redwood photos on instagram and twitter with the #Stand4Redwoods hashtags. A new gallery entitled Save The Redwoods are redwoods from my recent trip to several national and state redwood parks. Click on the thumbnail to see full view.
New Gallery: Stone Lagoon
What attracted me to Stone Lagoon was the beautiful refections in the lagoon. I photographed it early in the day with fog still on the water and later in the day.
Stone Lagoon breaches its 1.5-mile ocean barrier much less frequently than Big Lagoon; years may elapse between breaks. Watch for river otters or Roosevelt elk that graze south of Stone Lagoon.
Humboldt Lagoons State Park lies on the sandy, windswept edge of ocean and forest. Formed by the clash of two tectonic plates, it’s part of the largest lagoon system in the United States. Forty miles north of Eureka, the park includes Big Lagoon, Stone Lagoon, and Freshwater Lagoon, as well as Dry Lagoon, which is now a marsh, bordered by dunes, forests, prairies, and coastal scrub. With such varied habitats, wildlife thrives. On a single visit, you can see whales and elk, trout and salmon, pelicans and woodpeckers.
Oregon Coast: South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
I spent an afternoon exploring Oregon’s South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Living in Jenner by the Sea, CA I was interested in seeing a estuary in Oregon and learning about their research. The reserve is 4,771 acres and provides habitats for salmon, great blue herons, bald eagles, migrating ducks, elk, sea otters, oysters, and crabs. The Reserve offers a diverse landscape of open waters, emergent islands, streams, salt marshes, and conifer-forested uplands.
New Gallery: A Walk Around San Francisco
I love architectural details old and new. In this gallery I selected a few photos I took on one of my walks around town.
New Gallery: Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes
The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2000 at 2, 553 acres located in the heart of an 18-mile long coastal dunes complex. The refuge is located five miles northwest of Guadalupe, California, and the refuge boundary covers 1.8 miles of beach front, extending three miles inland.
New Gallery: Central Coast
On a recent trip to Pismo Beach, CA I found some great locations for black and white photography.
New Metal Prints On Bamboo Stands & New Photo Boxes
No wall space left? You can now have your metal print on a bamboo stand. A simple yet elegant display option, Bamboo Display Stands are offered in 4 lengths, and have a 1/4" deep groove that fit a single MetalPrint. Get an 4x6 vertical, 4x4 or a 8x8 metal print and bamboo stand. Customizable wood boxes with one of my photos printed on the lid.
Abbotts Lagoon in Point Reyes
The 200 acre lagoon complex is fed by two fresh water ponds that attract of waterfowl and wildlife. Western Grebes, Pied-Billed Grebes, Coots, Caspian Terns, the endangered Snowy Plover and several migratory bird species call Abbotts Lagoon home. These photos were taken August on a fog ladden day.
New Hummingbird Photos
Hummers love my coastal garden and I love taking photos of them. Here is my Hummingbird gallery with some new additions. All images are copyright. Photos available through purchase through PayPal Invoice.
Equipment Demonstration: Artisans' Co-op, Bodega, July 7th
I will be part of the Artisans' Co-op Showcase: Glass, Photography and Wood on July 7th. I will be demonstrating photography equipment to capture birds in flight. In celebration the entire gallery will be offering a 10% discount. There will be demonstrations, free raffle and a "Meet the Artist" reception. Noon to 6pm. We have over 50 local artists represented. Come support Local Artists. 17175 Bodega Hwy, Bodega, CA 94922