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Beach of rocks on the coast of Oregon

Beach next to the Oregon Yaquina Light. I was struck with an ocean beach of black oval rocks and shells and was compelled to take this photo from ground level on a cold, blustery November morning also highlighting the autumn colors of the distant cliff.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Newport, Or, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Max
Copyright: © Tim Gerlitz