Category Archives: california coast

HORIZONTAL OCTOPUS TREE

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

Most “octopus” trees that I encountered, are Sitka Spruce trees that are growing atop a stump of a logged tree. Here in the coastal environs of northern California and southern Oregon the stumps are usually redwood or spruce. In my … Continue reading →

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NORTH JETTY NUMBER 47

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Thomas Bethune

From my recent postings, I sense the development of a theme that is based on my evolution as a so called fine art photographer. That evolution includes a certain amount of technical learning: both of trying to become familiar with … Continue reading →

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LIGHT

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

Oftentimes I cannot decide which variation of an image that I prefer to print and exhibit. I see two completely different statements with these to renderings. They each tell a unique story, and perhaps both tales are valid. The black … Continue reading →

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ABANDONED ROAD WAY

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

An image from some years back that I reworked today. It is of a stretch of abandoned highway that is sometimes used for backcountry packers to get to a wonderful campground directly above the ocean. It is near Stone Lagoon … Continue reading →

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MOUTH OF THE MAD RIVER

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Thomas Bethune

Overlooking the mouth of the Mad River at Clam Beach January 10, 2019.

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BIG SURF AT THE NORTH JETTY

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

This evening.

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AWARD WINNER AT RAA

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

This image came in third place in the Redwood Art Association’s Fall Exhibit.

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ELK’S HEAD FARCASTER

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

From yesterday’s outing.

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THE AVILA AT EUREKA

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Thomas Bethune

Here is another view from the Del Norte Street dock. It looks to me that the ship’s name is Avila, and I assume that it is a tanker. I believe that the two tugs are the Thor, and the Atlas.  Part of the … Continue reading →

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MORNING REFLECTIONS AT THE WOODLEY ISLAND MARINA

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Thomas Bethune

Yesterday morning.

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