Sun Over the Cottoneva

© Randall J. Scholten

Sun Over the Cottoneva

Uploaded: December 07, 2011

Description


On February 10, 1937, the Cottoneva was blown ashore near Battle Rock by 75 MPH winds. Occasionally, the remnants of the 190 foot schooner are still exposed by winter storms, as was the case on this December day. And the rays of sunlight above and beyond the skeletal remains were captivating!

Quote of the Day: “It is better to meet danger than to wait for it. He that is on a lee shore, and foresees a hurricane, stands out to sea and encounters a storm to avoid a shipwreck.” ~Charles Caleb Colton

Nikon D700, 20 mm f/2.8D Lens @ f/9, 1/320 second exposure. ISO 200 (12/29/2010, 4:50 PM. Port Orford, Oregon, USA)

Exif: F Number: 9, ExposureTime: 100/31999 seconds, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 20.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Michelle Alton December 08, 2011

Shiver provoking, Randall. #1428740

Carol Flisak level-classic January 24, 2012

This is beautiful, Randy! Congratulations on your finalist! #9939631

Phyllis A. Houghton January 24, 2012

Congrats on you finalist. How cool that you caught the sun rays and shipwreck. #9941058

Cheryl Winn January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Randall! #9942273

Renee Doyle January 25, 2012

Beautiful work Randall!! Congratulations!! #9945837

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic January 25, 2012

Another beautiful sunset! Congratulations on your winning shot! #9945884

Carol Flisak level-classic January 25, 2012

Huge congrats on your beautiful winner, Randy! #9946615

Phyllis A. Houghton January 25, 2012

Congratulation on your wonderful gold win, Randy!!! #9946838

Michael G. Marshall January 26, 2012

Wonderful winning image, Randall! Congratulations! #9948119

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 26, 2012

Congratulations on this incredible Winner, Randall! #9948553

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 27, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding 2nd Place Gold winner Randall!

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#9950138

Charles C. Berkeley level-classic January 27, 2012

Congratulations on your winning photo! Charles #9951287

David M. Montero February 02, 2012

Fantastic the way the light hits the remnants. Great capture. Congratulations on your win Randall!!! #9961274

Merna L. Nobile February 12, 2012

You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna #9979257

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