Florence OR 2020

Labor day weekend Taunya and I took off for our favorite place on the Oregon Coast, Florence. We stayed in a Airbnb close to where we usually stay at Driftwood Shores. Ever since my camera equipment was stolen from Driftwood Shores, I’ve been gun-shy of staying there again. Sunset with Heceta Lighthouse. Would have been …

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Thor’s Well

Near Yachats, Oregon is a great geological/photographic site known as Thor’s well.  When we were out this past July for my sister-in-law’s wedding I took the opportunity on two different days to go up and photograph Thor’s Well. Thor’s Well is best photographed as the tide is coming in. Because of this the opportunities I …

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Stout Grove 2014

On our way over to the coast we stopped at Jedediah State Park and went to Stout Grove to see the Redwoods.  Well it was raining hard and so I went for a walk around the grove while Taunya waited in the car reading her book :). ISO 100, 24mm, f/6.3, 1.0 sec I was …

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Lighthouses and Elk

The Monday of our Presidents day weekend vacation get away was going to be our travel day back home along the Oregon coast following Hwy 101.  Before we left Florence I wanted to get a few more shots in so I got up early and headed out to Heceta Head lighthouse. There are usually some sea lions out …

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Sweet Creek Falls

Sunday in Florence after Taunya and I walked along the beach again we went searching for Sweet Creek falls just outside of Mapleton next to Florence OR.  Luckily it was the weekend because they are doing construction on the Sweet Creek road and usually only allowing traffic through for 5 minutes every hour.   After …

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Silver and Golden Falls

Silver Falls Taunya and I took the opportunity to escaped for a long weekend vacation up to Florence, OR.  We had some common goals in mind like relaxing and spending time together.  Her other goals were to sleep in and read.  I on the other hand wanted to take as many photographs as possible!  I especially enjoy …

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