![Peter Iredale Shipwreck - Fort Stevens State Park](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,2048,400,2048/0-0-0/c7e196ce-8b87-4f06-9963-f7acbab9e280/1/1/Shipwreck-1.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=cb64fe53e3eb5eaa763ae47ad0dbb80586d2eb29b2ed507812ea5466f382a111)
![Whaleshead Beach, OR](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1341,400,1341/0-0-0/6674a7ba-a8d1-48a0-920b-b953cd0681ab/1/1/beach.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=eb6a8e47655a569d807982473424840c288c9cd5d8040b348386df913bddd69a)
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This photo series captures the mesmerizing beauty of the Oregon coast my son and I experienced on a 10-day van camping and surfing trip in the summer of 2022. The shipwrecks, weathered by time and tide, stand as haunting reminders of the perilous nature of the sea. The haystack rocks, with their unique shapes and textures, create a sense of otherworldliness, transporting viewers to a dreamlike realm. The beautiful and sparsely populated surf spots. The small Oregon towns, nestled amidst the coastal scenery, exude a charming and nostalgic vibe, with their quaint architecture, seafood joints, and friendly locals. The series is a visual ode to the untamed and enchanting Oregon coast, capturing its wild beauty and timeless allure. I'll be back soon.
![Near Natural Bridges, Southern Oregon](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,2048,400,2048/0-0-0/9f001a94-32c0-4a27-b8fa-565ae08ed8a6/1/1/South-Oregon-1.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=cb64fe53e3eb5eaa763ae47ad0dbb80586d2eb29b2ed507812ea5466f382a111)
![Harris Beach rock island](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2029,2048,400,2048/0-0-0/8f92e941-29d0-43e1-878c-d897db3758e0/1/1/Brookings.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=ba462e4403bbd4a2b4fb30b5d9533891389742d2a8ef82af21bb0212d333b1cb)
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![](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1365,400,1365/0-0-0/cd9f70f3-118d-4a87-9160-f277bd0a1b2d/1/1/Cape-Blanco-3.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=2879ace0da19d1a4b11a9fa00e8786ec2e5a9ff5920b8da9347a2550e3920e98)
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![Peter Iredale Shipwreck - Fort Stevens State Park](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1978,400,1978/0-0-0/e18968e6-f620-4eb9-a936-d0aa5775bf7f/1/1/Shipwreck-2.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=4b2f784962dd38141df2846dd0cc9e312e9181c2537c71cb6164b4bc0d39cd17)
![Peter Iredale Shipwreck - Fort Stevens State Park](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,2048,400,2048/0-0-0/915d5fed-c264-4e96-930c-7ac2023f00d8/1/1/Shipwreck-3.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=cb64fe53e3eb5eaa763ae47ad0dbb80586d2eb29b2ed507812ea5466f382a111)
![Shore Acres, OR](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,1583,2048,400,2048/0-0-0/a16b1608-9e83-4654-bdc5-2efbd97b50f2/1/1/Shore+Acres+%2812%29.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=55a98cc82c98487c128fffed922e502969188c2bbb075ec03c1f2aff10085f89)
![Shore Acres, OR](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1280,400,1280/0-0-0/f88ea391-686e-408c-be7e-22fbbd648066/1/1/Acre+Shores+-+Fuji+%286%29.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=085a36aa4f174eaba42a7fbd146c47d649077caabbb5689605b11d0b15001da2)
![Haystack Rock, Pacific City](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1483,400,1483/0-0-0/94c6316d-5aaf-46df-8163-e03d9a9c60c4/1/1/haystack-rock.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=4de1ed90ece4f0c53c42f28998403dfc52087a72754edb568512bcfbfb9c674f)
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![Whaleshead Beach tidepool](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1365,400,1365/0-0-0/f4e3a626-e6f2-4852-8ef9-4fba903d8487/1/1/tidepool.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=2879ace0da19d1a4b11a9fa00e8786ec2e5a9ff5920b8da9347a2550e3920e98)
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![Norton Gulch, OR](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,1363,400,1363/0-0-0/02e5846a-bfd2-425a-8b01-c07c74cf7890/1/1/Shore-Acres.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=e20a1cc1323123bf75b4931975b919848d264f161542509e19ebd60b2c775db0)
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![Norton Gulch, OR](https://format.creatorcdn.com/d69720e3-326f-4cd5-be4c-6884bda66bec/0/0/0/0,0,2048,2048,400,2048/0-0-0/fc4223f9-3ea7-4987-8152-5b0a5d3359f3/1/1/South-Oregon-2.jpg?fjkss=exp=2037592089~hmac=cb64fe53e3eb5eaa763ae47ad0dbb80586d2eb29b2ed507812ea5466f382a111)