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“Chief’s Reflection”
Description:
A rare minus tide reveals a quiet reflection of Haystack Rock, known to the Nestucca people as Chief Kiawanda. The 335-foot basalt sea stack shows its exposed tide line and lighter summer tones beneath overcast skies. These conditions briefly create perfect pools for photographing this iconic Oregon Coast landmark.
Story:
Haystack Rock, also known as Chief Kiwanda, is reflected in a shallow pool of water during an overcast day at Pacific City.
Stranded pools like this sometimes form during low tide, but not always. This one appeared during a minus tide when the ocean had receded far beyond its usual reach. If you look closely, you can see a lightly colored ring around the base of the rock indicating the average tide level.
The trapped water created a natural mirror, offering a chance to photograph a quiet portrait of Chief Kiwanda. It is not a perfect reflection of the basalt monolith. Instead, it feels like a shadow, an impression — a softer echo of the rock towering above it.
The coloration is unusual as well. Photographed in summer under thick cloud cover, the rock appears a light brown rather than its typical slate gray and moss green. Moments like this are rare, shaped by tide, weather, and a little luck.
-BAP
Location:
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
45° 12' 54.2'' N, 123° 58' 21.9'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 06:46 (sunrise 05:34)
Date: July 3rd, 2019
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 70-200 mm f/4G, Tripod
ISO 100, 120 mm, f/9, 1/15 sec
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“Chief’s Reflection”
Description:
A rare minus tide reveals a quiet reflection of Haystack Rock, known to the Nestucca people as Chief Kiawanda. The 335-foot basalt sea stack shows its exposed tide line and lighter summer tones beneath overcast skies. These conditions briefly create perfect pools for photographing this iconic Oregon Coast landmark.
Story:
Haystack Rock, also known as Chief Kiwanda, is reflected in a shallow pool of water during an overcast day at Pacific City.
Stranded pools like this sometimes form during low tide, but not always. This one appeared during a minus tide when the ocean had receded far beyond its usual reach. If you look closely, you can see a lightly colored ring around the base of the rock indicating the average tide level.
The trapped water created a natural mirror, offering a chance to photograph a quiet portrait of Chief Kiwanda. It is not a perfect reflection of the basalt monolith. Instead, it feels like a shadow, an impression — a softer echo of the rock towering above it.
The coloration is unusual as well. Photographed in summer under thick cloud cover, the rock appears a light brown rather than its typical slate gray and moss green. Moments like this are rare, shaped by tide, weather, and a little luck.
-BAP
Location:
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
45° 12' 54.2'' N, 123° 58' 21.9'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 06:46 (sunrise 05:34)
Date: July 3rd, 2019
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 70-200 mm f/4G, Tripod
ISO 100, 120 mm, f/9, 1/15 sec
