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“Grace”
Description:
Photographed just before sunrise in Tillamook Bay near Garibaldi, Oregon, this image features one of the Three Graces sea stacks rising from calm coastal waters. A leafless tree crowned with seabirds stands against a pastel sky, blending rugged Oregon Coast geology with tranquil morning light and color.
Story:
I stepped quietly out of the house on a crisp and clear November morning on the Oregon Coast and drove fifty minutes north to a turnout along Highway 101 known as the Three Graces. The road was completely dark since I wanted to arrive before dawn and set up in time to catch the colors that appear before sunrise.
I am not a morning person unless I am chasing a moment in nature. Cold mornings feel magical to me because the chill is invigorating. As my grandfather used to say, “Puts hair on my chest.”
I came to photograph the Three Graces because high tide, calm water, and clear skies were all lining up at sunrise. Using a neutral density filter allowed me to smooth the water while keeping motion in the flock of birds resting in the dead tree. I love how the tree may be gone, yet it still provides shelter and life.
-BAP
[“Grace” was photographed during the same morning as “Trinity”.]
Location:
The Three Graces
Highway 101
Tillamook Bay
Oregon Coast
45° 33' 46.6'' N, 123° 56' 7.2'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 07:13 PST (sunrise 07:23)
Date: November 21st, 2020
Camera & Settings:
Single Shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G, 3-Stop ND Filter, Tripod
ISO 100, 45 mm, f/11, 6 sec
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“Grace”
Description:
Photographed just before sunrise in Tillamook Bay near Garibaldi, Oregon, this image features one of the Three Graces sea stacks rising from calm coastal waters. A leafless tree crowned with seabirds stands against a pastel sky, blending rugged Oregon Coast geology with tranquil morning light and color.
Story:
I stepped quietly out of the house on a crisp and clear November morning on the Oregon Coast and drove fifty minutes north to a turnout along Highway 101 known as the Three Graces. The road was completely dark since I wanted to arrive before dawn and set up in time to catch the colors that appear before sunrise.
I am not a morning person unless I am chasing a moment in nature. Cold mornings feel magical to me because the chill is invigorating. As my grandfather used to say, “Puts hair on my chest.”
I came to photograph the Three Graces because high tide, calm water, and clear skies were all lining up at sunrise. Using a neutral density filter allowed me to smooth the water while keeping motion in the flock of birds resting in the dead tree. I love how the tree may be gone, yet it still provides shelter and life.
-BAP
[“Grace” was photographed during the same morning as “Trinity”.]
Location:
The Three Graces
Highway 101
Tillamook Bay
Oregon Coast
45° 33' 46.6'' N, 123° 56' 7.2'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 07:13 PST (sunrise 07:23)
Date: November 21st, 2020
Camera & Settings:
Single Shot
Nikon D800E, NIKKOR 24-70 mm f/2.8G, 3-Stop ND Filter, Tripod
ISO 100, 45 mm, f/11, 6 sec
