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Pacific Ocean from the top of the giant sand dune at Pacific City, Oregon

In late November 2021, after a 10 minute climb mostly on my hands and knees to the top of the 240' giant sand dune located in Pacific City, Oregon, I was able to catch my breath and take this photo while enjoying the spectacular view of rock formations and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean against the beach below.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Pacific City, Oregon, United States of America
Camera: SM-G900V
Copyright: © Nels Hartshorn