Sunday, January 15, 2012

The Best Photo

Ok, I looked and looked but always came back to this one.  I can't actually put it on here since I don't have permission to use the photo, but here's the link:
click HERE

This image is by Miles Morgan.  It's a picture of Thor's Well.  Thor's Well looks like a hole sucking up all the ocean water.  According to Wikipedia
The Spouting Horn (also known as Thor's Well) is a salt water fountain driven by the power of the ocean tide. The Devil’s Churn and the Spouting Horn are popular with visitors; however, both can be dangerous especially at high tide and during winter storms.
There are thousands of pictures of Thor's Well available, so why do I like this one above all the others?  The serenity of the beautiful sunset in the background is a contradiction to the power you can see in the foreground.  It's a long exposure, because the water looks all soft and fluffy.  This technique is one I have been trying to perfect.  The water looks like it just disappears into the whole, like the drain in the bathtub.  It makes me want to know more.  Where does the water go?  How deep is the hole?  Where is this?  It also makes me want to visit the spot and try my hand at taking a great photo like this.  It's inspiration!  It inspires me to find something beautiful and make a wonderful photo of it.  Oh, by the way, Thor's Well happens to be part of the Cape Perpetua coastline of Oregon.  Yes, Oregon, right here the good ol' USA!

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