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iPhoneography Challenge: Black & White (Afternoon Light on the Washington Coast)

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Lisa

March 19, 2015

This was a hard view to leave behind after a wonderful summer day on the Washington Coast so if you have the opportunity to visit the Olympic Peninsula be sure to plan a hike out to First, Second or Third beaches. Bring your cameras and make the most of wide open vistas, intriguing sea stack formations and very few tourists because the only access is on foot through the forest.

Posted as part of Lens and Pen by Sally’s Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge: Black & White.

37 responses to “iPhoneography Challenge: Black & White (Afternoon Light on the Washington Coast)”

catbirdinchina

March 19, 2015

Interesting photo, so dark and moody. I’d sure love to see it in color. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Even though the view was wonderful when I took this photo I didn’t like how my color shot turned out so I haven’t posted it yet… I did share one from the rocks just to the left of this image if you want to get a feel for the afternoon light: https://nwframeofmind.com/2014/08/15/weekly-photo-challenge-silhouette/ thanks for your comments!
  
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  1. catbirdinchina
    
    March 20, 2015
    
    I’m waiting for your post to open, so I’ll post a comment when it ever opens. WordPress is very slow to open or operate here because I have to use a VPN in China. 🙂
    
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sunsetdragon

March 19, 2015

these are amazing and I love the Washington and Oregon Coast beaches.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Aren’t they wonderful! Thanks, Ruth.
  
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lensandpensbysally

March 19, 2015

Lisa, that’s a perfect area for meditation and retreat, but mostly it shows nature’s majesty. Marvelous capture. Happy Photo Challenge.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Thanks so much, Sally. I just wanted to sit here for hours, it was hard to leave.
  
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princessdeloso

March 19, 2015

I especially like how you captured the sunbeams. They are even in the tide pools.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Thanks, Princess. 🙂 The light was so pretty!
  
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john flanagan

March 19, 2015

Subtle and brooding, a picture that holds the viewer a long time.
Excellent!

Best Wishes

john

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Thanks so much, John! Have a great evening – Lisa
  
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NancyTex

March 19, 2015

Ooh…me likey!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Wonderful!
  
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Mabel Kwong

March 19, 2015

Brilliant B&W photo. Love the composition. It looks like a place where you will feel sea breezes hitting your face hard 😀

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  Thanks, Mabel. You’re right about the wind here, it’s very strong and the sound of the surf travels through the trees as you hike to the beach. I couldn’t wait to get out to the water. 🙂
  
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  1. Mabel Kwong
    
    March 20, 2015
    
    “…sound of the surf travels through the trees”. Water and earth, sea and tree, meet as one 🙂
    
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  2. NW Frame of Mind
    
    March 20, 2015
    
    Beautiful!
    
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LaNae

March 19, 2015

Beautiful! We stayed in LaPush and Forks for a few days last October and hiked First, Second and Third beaches in the mornings. Saw almost no one! Off-season is the way to go!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 19, 2015
  
  An off season trip is on the top of my list, LaNae. I really want to see these beaches in all seasons. 🙂 It sounds like you planned your trip at the perfect time!
  
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  1. LaNae
    
    March 19, 2015
    
    We did! We also had the Hoh rainforest almost to ourselves.
    
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  2. NW Frame of Mind
    
    March 19, 2015
    
    Wonderful!
    
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Deb

March 19, 2015

So lovely. Great shot.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 20, 2015
  
  Thank you, Deb. 🙂
  
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sukiesoriginal

March 20, 2015

It’s on our list for “next time”, for sure! We missed all that coast (apart from a brief stop at Kalaloch, because we went by public bus from Aberdeen to Port Angeles (2 or 3 different buses!). Although the bus trip was an experience in itself, next time I’d like to see the sea, and seastacks, and take our time. 🙂

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 20, 2015
  
  Definitely try to spend some time walking the coast, you’ll love it. 🙂 I can only imagine the stories you must have after such a long bus trip!
  
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Oh, the Places We See

March 20, 2015

This coast is so rugged and different from the coasts we see in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Gotta get out there!!! Lovely photo — can’t believe the shadows and light.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 20, 2015
  
  While there are pretty sand beaches farther south this place on the Olympic Peninsula is part of 57 miles of wild coastline. The longest stretch of wild coast outside of Alaska. I hope you get a chance to visit one day and I’m crossing my fingers I can walk along your southern beaches too. 🙂
  
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Amy

March 20, 2015

Wow, Another grand image of the coast!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 20, 2015
  
  I think it’s near impossible to take a bad photo of the coast, Amy. 🙂 Thanks so much for your visit and comment today!
  
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anotherday2paradise

March 20, 2015

So dramatic and moody, Lisa. I would love t go there. 🙂

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rommel

March 21, 2015

Thanks for giving us a glimpse of Olympic National Park. Love the dramatic effect B&W made.

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 21, 2015
  
  You’re welcome, Rommel. 🙂 Thanks for the visit!
  
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sustainabilitea

March 21, 2015

Lovely and full of atmosphere, Lisa.

janet

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  March 21, 2015
  
  Thanks, Janet. 🙂
  
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Paula

April 28, 2015

This one should have been linked to my B&W Sunday on 1st of March :D. Loving the composition and the sense of drama, Lisa. Really gorgeous!

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1. NW Frame of Mind
  
  April 28, 2015
  
  Ah, I need to be better about remembering to link with your B&W Sundays! Thanks!
  
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