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Al Andersen
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An archive of what once was, to remember what no longer is.
Disclaimer: I clone out minor distractions and fix the occasional drab sky. Don't get persnickety!

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Date: 20141029
Location: Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site, Oregon

Lion Rock and sky reflections at Sunrise in the wet rippled beach sands of Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site in Oregon.

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Sunrise light glows through dramatic clouds over Lion Rock at Arcadia Beach in Oregon. Wet, rippled sand reflects the sky's warm colors and the dark rock formations, while gentle waves recede in the background, creating a serene and luminous coastal scene.
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141029
Location: Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site, Oregon

A lone seagull stands near the surf before Lion Rock at Arcadia Beach on a misty Oregon morning.

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A single seagull stands on the wet sand near the edge of the ocean in front of Lion Rock at Arcadia Beach, Oregon. The morning is gray and misty, with low clouds and gentle waves rolling in, creating a calm and somber coastal atmosphere.
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141028
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

Two gulls inhabit a stormy beach at Cannon Beach as waves crash near Ecola State Park's rugged headlands.

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Two sea gulls are seen on a wet, rippled beach at Cannon Beach, Oregon--one flying above the surf and one standing near the shore. Dark storm clouds hang low over the ocean, and misty cliffs near Ecola State Park rise in the distance, creating a dramatic coastal scene.
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141028
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

Two people walk across the wet sands of Cannon Beach beneath brooding clouds as waves crash near Ecola State Park's rocky headlands.

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Two people walk along the wet, rippled sand of Cannon Beach on a stormy day. Waves crash in the distance beneath dark clouds, with mist-shrouded cliffs and sea stacks from Ecola State Park visible in the background, creating a dramatic and atmospheric coastal scene.
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141028
Location: Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon

Haystack Rock, at Cannon Beach in Oregon, reflected in the wet sand on a cloudy and stormy day.

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A large sea stack known as Haystack Rock rises from the surf at Cannon Beach, Oregon, beneath a stormy sky. Its reflection appears clearly in the wet sand as waves approach the shore, creating a dramatic and moody coastal scene filled with natural power.
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141028
Location: Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon

The Needles, at Cannon Beach in Oregon, on a cloudy and stormy day.

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A color photograph of tall sea stacks, known as The Needles, rising from the surf at Cannon Beach, Oregon, beneath a cloudy gray sky. Waves crash at their bases while mist softens the horizon, creating a dramatic seascape that highlights the power and beauty of the Pacific Ocean. A monochrome photograph of tall sea stacks, known as The Needles, rising from the surf at Cannon Beach, Oregon, beneath a cloudy gray sky. Waves crash at their bases while mist softens the horizon, creating a dramatic seascape that highlights the power and beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141028
Location: Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, Oregon

Haystack Rock And The Needles reflected in the wet sand during a stormy morning at Cannon Beach in Oregon.

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A color photograph of Haystack Rock and nearby sea stacks rising from the surf at Cannon Beach under a dark, stormy sky. Their reflections appear in the wet sand as waves roll in and soft light filters through gray clouds, creating a powerful and dramatic coastal scene. A monochrome photograph of Haystack Rock and nearby sea stacks rising from the surf at Cannon Beach under a dark, stormy sky. Their reflections appear in the wet sand as waves roll in and soft light filters through gray clouds, creating a powerful and dramatic coastal scene.
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141027
Location: Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, Oregon

Wet sand at Del Rey Beach shimmers beneath an overcast sky, reflecting the last light of a passing storm.

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A color photograph of ripples in wet sand reflecting a cloudy sky after a storm at Del Rey Beach in Oregon. The sheen of the sand mirrors tones of gray and blue, leading toward distant cliffs and white surf beneath a moody sky, creating a serene and reflective coastal atmosphere. A monochrome photograph of ripples in wet sand reflecting a cloudy sky after a storm at Del Rey Beach in Oregon. The sheen of the sand mirrors tones of gray and blue, leading toward distant cliffs and white surf beneath a moody sky, creating a serene and reflective coastal atmosphere.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141027
Location: Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, Oregon

A sandy path winding its way through the tall green dune grasses to the shoreline at Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site.

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A narrow sandy path lined with tall green dune grasses winds toward the ocean under an overcast sky at Del Rey Beach in Oregon. The grass bends in the wind, and faint footprints mark the trail, creating a tranquil coastal scene filled with gentle motion and natural texture.
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141027
Location: Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, Oregon

A sandy path winding its way through the tall green dune grasses to the shoreline at Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site.

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A color photograph of a narrow sandy path winding through tall green dune grasses beneath a soft pink and gray sky at sunset near the Oregon coast. The grasses bend gently in the breeze, and the distant horizon hints at the ocean beyond, creating a peaceful and reflective coastal atmosphere. A toned photograph of a narrow sandy path winding through tall green dune grasses beneath a soft pink and gray sky at sunset near the Oregon coast. The grasses bend gently in the breeze, and the distant horizon hints at the ocean beyond, creating a peaceful and reflective coastal atmosphere.
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141027
Location: Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, Oregon

A sandy path winding its way through the tall green dune grasses to the shoreline at Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site.

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A color photograph of a narrow sandy path cutting through tall green and golden dune grasses beneath an overcast sky at a coastal park in Oregon. The trail winds gently toward the ocean, with soft light revealing textures in the grass and subtle color shifts across the horizon, creating a peaceful seaside atmosphere. A monochrome photograph of a narrow sandy path cutting through tall green and golden dune grasses beneath an overcast sky at a coastal park in Oregon. The trail winds gently toward the ocean, with soft light revealing textures in the grass and subtle color shifts across the horizon, creating a peaceful seaside atmosphere.
November 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141027
Location: Cranberry Beach Road, Grayland, Washington

Tiny shorebirds feed in the glimmering shallows of a Washington beach as waves spread across the sand in thin, silvery layers.

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A group of small shorebirds stands and forages along a wet sandy beach as gentle waves ripple toward the shore. The birds' reflections glint faintly on the shallow water while soft light reveals subtle textures of the tide. The horizon and rolling surf complete the tranquil coastal scene.
November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Beach 4, Washington

Waves gently meet the shoreline beneath a sunlit sky as evergreen trees frame the edge of Beach 4 on Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

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A sunlit coastal view from a forested bluff overlooks Beach 4 in Washington. Waves roll gently onto a narrow beach lined by tall evergreens and grassy slopes. The sky is bright blue with puffy white clouds, and dark sea stacks are visible just offshore in the sparkling water.
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Ruby Beach, Forks, Washington

A high-key image of Ruby Beach shows waves crashing against offshore rocks under a glowing sky.

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A high-key seascape shows waves crashing against dark rock formations in the ocean at Ruby Beach, Washington. The bright sky is filled with soft, glowing clouds, while sunlight backlights the mist and churning water, creating a silvery, atmospheric mood across the scene.
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Ruby Beach, Forks, Washington

Rugged sea stacks erupt from the foamy surf at Ruby Beach, framed by driftwood, pebbles, and a backdrop of forested cliffs.

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Large rocky sea stacks rise from the crashing waves at Ruby Beach, Washington, with ocean surf swirling around their bases. A forested headland with tall evergreen trees is visible in the background. The beach is covered in dark pebbles and driftwood under a bright blue sky.
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 AM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Ruby Beach, Forks, Washington

Rocky sea stacks rise from the surf at Ruby Beach, surrounded by foamy waves and flanked by forested cliffs.

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A coastal scene at Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park shows sea stacks rising from foamy surf near a rocky, driftwood-covered shore. The waves crash gently around the dark rock formations, with forested cliffs and a blue, partly cloudy sky in the background.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Ruby Beach, Forks, Washington

Sea stacks rise from turbulent surf along the rugged shoreline of Ruby Beach, backed by forested cliffs and a windswept island.

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A coastal scene at Ruby Beach in Washington's Olympic National Park shows sea stacks jutting from the ocean near a tree-covered bluff. Waves crash against the dark sand and rocks under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. The shoreline is rugged and surrounded by dense evergreen forest.
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington

Calm pristine water reflects the forest-covered hills that surround Lake Crescent on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington.

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A vertical view of Lake Crescent in Washington shows calm, mirror-like water reflecting green forested hills, a blue sky, and soft white clouds. The image is framed by a large tree trunk and overhanging evergreen branches, with autumn leaves and rocks lining the lake's edge.
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Lake Crescent, Olympic National Park, Washington

Still waters of Lake Crescent reflect the golden autumn forest and distant mountains under a peaceful sky.

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A calm lake reflects surrounding forest-covered hills and a partly cloudy sky. Evergreen and autumn-colored trees line the shore, while a large tree trunk and overhanging branches frame the foreground. The mirror-like surface of the lake creates a peaceful and symmetrical landscape.
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Port Townsend, Washington

A peaceful marina scene in Port Townsend shows boats and sailboats docked under a cloudy sky, with historic shoreline buildings in the background.

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A wide view of the marina in Port Townsend, Washington, with sailboats and fishing vessels docked along both sides of a calm harbor. Wooden pilings line the foreground, and historic waterfront buildings stretch along the opposite shore under a cloudy grey sky.
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Historic Downtown, Port Townsend, Washington

The Hastings Building in Port Townsend is a grand Victorian-era landmark featuring elaborate stonework, arched windows, and a corner turret.

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A three-story Victorian-era building with ornate cream trim and a blue facade stands on a rainy street corner in downtown Port Townsend. The structure features arched windows, detailed masonry, and a tall corner turret. Wet pavement and cloudy skies enhance the historic atmosphere.
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Port Townsend, Washington

An old, rusted bus sits at the end of Adams Street in Port Townsend, transformed into a bizarre art display with eerie masks and chaotic paint.

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A heavily rusted, vintage bus with faded red and orange paint is parked on a gravel lot near the waterfront. The bus is decorated with creepy masks, mannequin heads, and a red mesh screen on one side. Under a grey sky, it appears abandoned yet curated like an eerie art piece.
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Port Townsend, Washington

Wooden pavilions with metal roofs form a long, open-air structure at Jackson Tidal Park in Port Townsend, Washington.

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A long, covered wooden structure with multiple pitched metal roofs stretches over a pier at Jackson Tidal Park in Port Townsend, Washington. Set beside calm water and under an overcast sky, the structure is flanked by benches, plants, and a paved walkway. A few seagulls fly above the scene.
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Historic Downtown, Port Townsend, Washington

A closeup of the wooden delivery door at the Clam Cannery in historic Port Townsend, Washington.

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A large wooden delivery door set in a red brick wall with arched framing and raw concrete along the bottom. The door features vertical wood planks, black iron hardware, rivets, and ring handles. Above the arch, a heavy black metal beam adds structural detail, suggesting industrial heritage.
November 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
alandersen.bsky.social
Date: 20141026
Location: Historic Downtown, Port Townsend, Washington

A closeup of the wooden entry door to the Clam Cannery in historic Port Townsend, Washington.

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A close-up of the wooden entry door to the historic Clam Cannery in Port Townsend, Washington, set in a red brick wall with a turquoise-patinated arch. The door is flanked by tall potted plants with pink flowers, and sits atop stone steps. The words "Clam Cannery 1885" are faintly inscribed above the arch.
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM