HARRIS BEACH, OREGON
Campsite at Harris Beach State Park
Our rig, parked in one of the RV sites at Harris Beach State Park, Brookings, Oregon. This is a beautiful park located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
All of the photographs in this gallery were taken in April, 2018, at Harris Beach State Park, located in Brookings, Oregon, on the Pacific coast a few miles north of the California border.
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On the Bluff, Looking South
At the top of the bluff overlooking the Pacific ocean are a series of trails that lead down to the beach. This photo shows the view to the South. We decided to head to the right to take one of the trails to the northern beach area.
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On the Bluff, Looking North
Another view of Pacific ocean and rocks on the beach as we head North toward one of the trails down to the beach.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
On the North Trail to the Beach
Heading down the North trail we can see water from a large stream that empties into the ocean.
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On the North Beach
Down on the beach at the edge of the stream, which is wide but not very deep. We decided to head to the left to explore that area first.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Oregon Coast Rocks
The Oregon Coast has some pretty spectacular rock formations.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
More Oregon Coast Rocks
More of the rock formations that dot the beaches on the Oregon Coast.
Another Stream
Another much smaller stream empties into the Pacific.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Headed North
After exploring to the South we crossed the large stream and headed North. Above is a large flock of Canadian Geese, also headed North.
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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Later That Day
Later in the day we decided to take the South trail down to beach to watch the sunset. Here is the trail as we start down from the bluff.
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On the South Beach
At the bottom of the trail is a large gathering of drift wood.
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Another Stream
Another small stream empties into the ocean.
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Wave Breaking on the Rocks
A wave crashes over some rocks as the setting sun begins to color the sky.
This photograph became the basis for a painting that is included in a Gallery Exhibit titled SOUTHERN OREGON COAST.
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Into the Setting Sun
Pointing the camera into the setting sun resulted in this "washed out" photo.
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Back on the Bluff
We decided to head back up to the bluff to view the rest of the sunset.
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Sunset Reflections
The waves and setting sun create beautiful reflections on the North beach.
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