If you haven't been here in the past couple of months, I am going to apologize now for what I am about to show you. It almost isn't fair, though I hope to get some credit for taking the time to share! Winter 2014 has delivered what I would describe in two words as "simply splendid," which for me is much more than Vitamin-D. It's a chance to experience this area, specifically Netarts and Oceanside, at what I would consider its very best. The photo opportunities I have been privileged enough to be a witness to and take part in have been copius. December 2013 and January 2014 have proven to be the driest, sunniest months this area has seen in more than 40 years. Besides the Artic blast that came to town in December, which brought temperatures as low as 10 degrees for about a week (and sun!), it has been unseasonably warm -- like 67 degrees warm with a strong East wind last Friday!
So, without further ado, here are a few of the sunrises, sunsets and really everything in between that have graced us so far this Winter! I hope you enjoy a glimpse into our Winter experience so far this year. I can't express how grateful I am for all we have been given! Thank you, Netarts Bay for your participation!
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| First sunset of December 2013 - Netarts Bay near the marina |
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| A couple of days after our record low of 10 - On the beach in Happy Camp, Netarts |
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| 10 degrees this Sunday morning - an unforgettable sunrise along the Tillamook River |
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| Calm as can be in the middle of December! - Netarts Bay |
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| Ripples from a passing crab boat and gorgeous clouds just in time for sunset - Netarts Bay |
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| Few clouds in the sky this evening over Netarts Bay, which is rare for this time of year. - The Netarts Spit in the foreground. |
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| Netarts Bay doing what it does best, complimented by not even a whisper of wind. Amazing! - Netarts Bay |
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| More late afternoon crabbing on a very content Netarts Bay. |
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| Sunrise over the beach in Oceanside at low tide - Oceanside, Oregon |
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| Seemingly gentle and beautiful tide coming in at sunrise - Oceanside, Oregon |
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| 60+ degrees on New Years Day 2014 - Netarts Spit |
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| They are grateful for the nice New Years Day weather I am certain - Netarts Spit |
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| Hands down the most beautiful and meaningful sunset I have ever experienced - January 2, 2014 over Netarts Bay |
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| Painted sky - Netarts Bay |
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| The visibility in the bay is so good you can see shells on the bottom! - Netarts Bay |
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| Dried flowers right where I needed them - Low tide, Netarts Bay |
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Low light noise takes on the feeling of a painting - Netarts Bay
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| Glorious East wind creating veils off every wave rolling into the beach - Cape Meares |
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| The East wind, incoming tide and setting sun doing a wicked dance! - The mouth of Netarts Bay |
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| He loves living here in Netarts as much as I do. It must be the sunsets!! - Netarts Bay, Blue Heron |
