It was Halloween and I was restless. Since it was an under-two hour drive to the beach over the Coast Mountain Range, we took off around 12:30 pm. It wasn’t nearly as long a visit as desired, yet worth it on such a spectacular afternoon. Upon arrival at cannon Beach it was gratifying to discover most of the good weather crowd had stayed home. This is a well known tourist spot, a big attraction being Haystack Rock. (We noted costumed families and teens roaming the pleasing downtown, bags filling up with goodies handed out at shops.) We walked a few miles on pale, smooth sand and luxuriated in warmer temperatures, brilliant sky, and constant lull of the waves. The Pacific was gentler this time, but its power is never mistaken nor disregarded.
Here’s a small sample downloaded from my new iPhone 12–I had left my camera battery charging in the house…I think most of the larger batch turned out pretty well, but I’m not putting aside my companionable Cannon EOS Rebel T6.
Parting shot of a unicorn…and note tsunami sign at corner.
PS Re: the booster. It did lay me flat for a day, then I was fatigued. Worth it to me as I am more high risk of serious complications of, actually, any strong virus including the flu…plus I am now over 70. But by the week-end, it was back to normal with walks, my son’s birthday and a visit with daughter and her twins.
Tales for Life 
Oh I love all of those blue and sand colored photos, makes me miss the beach where I used to live, very different from my deep green world here.
Such a vibrant gallery. I’m pleased there were no lasting after-effects from the booster
Thank you, Derrick. I’m happy you found the photos “vibrant”–and, hopefully, pleasing. (It took a bit to get back to feeling very well, but it wasn’t so hard a thing. Is England also suggesting boosters for portions or all of the population?
All over 50 are invited to have boosters. We have had ours.
Awesome post!
The beach and the cloud formations are amazing 💞
Thanks–they always are in Oregon, and certainly at the beach!
You’re welcome 💞
Five miles away from my home and you photographed a moon jelly! Happy dogs. Beautiful, sunny day. We had another one today.
Yay, nice to you were maybe writing there, or making something good. Beauty of a day.