Cannon Beach
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The Haystacxk Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon. At 228 feet, it is considered the third largest rock structure in the world, created by lava so many years ago.
Welcome to Cannon Beach, Oregon
The Tillamook Rock Light, a deactivated lighthouse off the coast of Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is located approximately 1.2 miles offshore--the best views are from the shores of Cannon or the nearby Ecola State Park.
Cyclists get to ride along the sand--and in the water, on the shores of Cannon Beach, Oregon
The tidepools near Haystack Rock come out in the morning, during low tides. The tides change daily, so tourists need to check tide timetables to find the best times to see the pools.
The Tufted Puffins are a rare bird that show up atop the Haystack Rock in spring and early summer, and are considered the town mascot. This photograph was taken with the Sony RX10IV camera, which has a 600mm lens, and looking up 200 feet into the rock. It was then blown up several times, hence the graininess.
Visitors to Cannon Beach like to get on the sand in the evening and make s'mores.
Riding horseback in early morning on Cannon Beach, with the lighthouse behind.
Crabs wash up on the sands of Cannon Beach in early mornings, during low tide, and often don't make it back home.
A Cannon Beach seagull looking for something to eat.
A morning Cannon Beach bird on the prowl.
A collection of photographs from Cannon Beach, Oregon, beginning with a view of the Haystack Rock, from Ecola State Park, about two miles out of town.
Forgot your flip-flops at home? No problem.
A local Cannon Beach home by the sea, overlooking the ocean
A local shop offers boogie boards for rent, at $8 a day.
One of the adjoining rocks to the big Haystock Rock in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Sunset in Cannon Beach. Photo geek note: this is an HDR photo, three photos merged into one, a combination of under-exposed, over-exposed and one normal exposure
Morning fog in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Hemlock is the main street in Cannon Beach
A dog relaxes on Hemlock Street in Cannon Beach
A bird flies over the coast of Cannon Beach, Oregon
Riding a bike by the Lighthouse on Cannon Beach
The waters and rocks of coastal Oregon
A seagull rests atop the Mariner Market, the main food store in Cannon Beach