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“Anchor Rock (3)”
Description:
This long-exposure photograph was taken from Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast, looking southwest toward the sea arch and Haystack Rock. Captured one hour after sunset under full moonlight, the 320-second exposure smooths the ocean’s motion, highlighting the sandstone formations and coastal contours in soft, even illumination.
Story:
I was curious to see how time would shape this photograph as I saw the moon in the sky after sunset had past. It was a pleasant evening in winter off the coast. A little chilly, but nothing a jacket, hat and gloves couldn’t handle. I had spent the better part of the afternoon exploring the dunes and cape for photographic opportunities.
This location on Cape Kiwanda is one I have come back to several times and is perfect for watching the sunset alone since. I had to wait about an hour to get this photograph to work and the exposure was over five minutes (5 minutes and 20 seconds.) At such long exposures, even the glow of sunset could still be captured by the sensor while my eyes only saw twilight.
I titled this piece “Anchor Rock (3)” because the headland’s shape reminds me of an upside-down anchor, its arched base curving like flukes gripping the sea.
-BAP
Location:
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
45° 13' 18.6'' N, 123° 58' 31.5'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 18:51 PST (sunset 17:50)
Date: February 17th, 2019
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G, Tripod
ISO 100, 20 mm, f/5.6, 320 sec
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“Anchor Rock (3)”
Description:
This long-exposure photograph was taken from Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast, looking southwest toward the sea arch and Haystack Rock. Captured one hour after sunset under full moonlight, the 320-second exposure smooths the ocean’s motion, highlighting the sandstone formations and coastal contours in soft, even illumination.
Story:
I was curious to see how time would shape this photograph as I saw the moon in the sky after sunset had past. It was a pleasant evening in winter off the coast. A little chilly, but nothing a jacket, hat and gloves couldn’t handle. I had spent the better part of the afternoon exploring the dunes and cape for photographic opportunities.
This location on Cape Kiwanda is one I have come back to several times and is perfect for watching the sunset alone since. I had to wait about an hour to get this photograph to work and the exposure was over five minutes (5 minutes and 20 seconds.) At such long exposures, even the glow of sunset could still be captured by the sensor while my eyes only saw twilight.
I titled this piece “Anchor Rock (3)” because the headland’s shape reminds me of an upside-down anchor, its arched base curving like flukes gripping the sea.
-BAP
Location:
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
45° 13' 18.6'' N, 123° 58' 31.5'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 18:51 PST (sunset 17:50)
Date: February 17th, 2019
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 20 mm f/1.8G, Tripod
ISO 100, 20 mm, f/5.6, 320 sec
