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“Forbidden Way”
Description:
Photographed at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon, this rare low-tide view shows a narrow sandstone corridor carved over millennia by waves, wind, and winter storms. The exposed passage reveals the fragile, tide-shaped geology of the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, accessible only during the lowest ocean tides.
Story:
The incoming tide brings with it cold Pacific water that makes exploring this area nearly impossible. Only during the lowest tides, usually under a super moon, does the ocean retreat far enough to reveal the full length of this passage. Even then, the moment is brief. Before long, the tide returns and the water rises, sealing the corridor once more.
Standing down there, between walls marked by tide-worn stone and scattered marine life, I felt as if I had reached the entrance to a place that rarely reveals itself. It was a tantalizing glimpse — a reminder of how quickly access can vanish. The ocean closes the way, forbidding all would-be explorers from moving forward.
I’ve photographed this area from the cliffs above as well. You can see that perspective in “Anchor Rock.”
-BAP
Location:
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
45° 13' 17.7'' N, 123° 58' 34.5'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 07:43 PDT (sunrise 06:00)
Date: July 31st, 2019
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 14-24 mm f/2.8G, Tripod
ISO 100, 14 mm, f/8, 1/30 sec
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“Forbidden Way”
Description:
Photographed at Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon, this rare low-tide view shows a narrow sandstone corridor carved over millennia by waves, wind, and winter storms. The exposed passage reveals the fragile, tide-shaped geology of the Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area, accessible only during the lowest ocean tides.
Story:
The incoming tide brings with it cold Pacific water that makes exploring this area nearly impossible. Only during the lowest tides, usually under a super moon, does the ocean retreat far enough to reveal the full length of this passage. Even then, the moment is brief. Before long, the tide returns and the water rises, sealing the corridor once more.
Standing down there, between walls marked by tide-worn stone and scattered marine life, I felt as if I had reached the entrance to a place that rarely reveals itself. It was a tantalizing glimpse — a reminder of how quickly access can vanish. The ocean closes the way, forbidding all would-be explorers from moving forward.
I’ve photographed this area from the cliffs above as well. You can see that perspective in “Anchor Rock.”
-BAP
Location:
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
45° 13' 17.7'' N, 123° 58' 34.5'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 07:43 PDT (sunrise 06:00)
Date: July 31st, 2019
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 14-24 mm f/2.8G, Tripod
ISO 100, 14 mm, f/8, 1/30 sec
