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SCRATCHPAD Photographing a winter’s day on the coast By LISSA BREWER COAST WEEKEND EDITOR The North Coast is a photographer’s dream. Its dramatic sea stacks, marine species, wind-sculpted forests and angles of light set an endless array of beautiful scenes to capture. For me, packing to set off on a road trip along the coast means being sure I have all the photo gear I want to take with me. I recommend packing extra batteries, mem- ory cards and chargers. For interchangeable lens cameras, I also can’t recommend a UV protection fi lter enough. But just as the coast is known for its sce- nic vistas, it’s also noted for its inclem- ent winter weather, including high winds and heavy rain. Planning for the elements on a photo hike or afternoon beach walk here is essential, and weather patterns can change quickly throughout the day. As cameras, rain, wind and sand don’t tend to get along well, it’s a good idea to always have a secure camera bag with you, even on bright, sunny days. The coast’s high winds can bring about some exciting interactions of land and sea, from waves crashing against the rocks to white caps against the ocean gusts, but watch for dangerous conditions. Pay atten- tion to falling debris and rip tides. A nd be sure to look out for erosion control zones. As long as you stay safe, there are many neat sights to see, even in the wind and rain. Don’t forget to check the tides, too! Depending on the time of day, you may be able to take a peek at some colorful sea anemones and starfi sh, as well as mollusks, seaweed, shells and other life in the sea. Try exploring at low tide for some beauti- ful images of the tide pools and their inhab- itants. If Ecola State Park or Cape Dis- appointment is just too treacherous, try heading inland to explore Astoria, where photo opportunities await by the Astoria C olumn, on the R iverwalk and more. STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS ON THE COVER COAST WEEKEND EDITOR LISSA BREWER THURSDAY JAN. 27 2022 CALENDAR COORDINATOR SARAH SMITH A trail at Fort Clatsop. ANDY CAMERON CONTRIBUTORS ANDY CAMERON DAVID CAMPICHE DAVID JASPER CARLA KELLEY REBECCA LEXA BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL A WINTER’S JAUNT EASY HIKES ON THE NORTH COAST PAGE 8 UNDERSTANDING LOCAL GREENERY ARTS COUNCIL BECOMES NONPROFIT A RIB ROAST DINNER PAGE 4 PAGE 6 PAGE 10 To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2022 COAST WEEKEND Coast Weekend is published every Thursday by the EO Media Group, all rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without consent of the publisher. Coast Weekend appears weekly in The Astorian and the Chinook Observer. TO SUBMIT AN ITEM Phone: 503.325.3211 Ext. 217 or 800.781.3211 Fax: 503.325.6573 E-mail: editor@coastweekend.com Address: P.O.Box 210 • 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 Find it all online! DiscoverOurCoast.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS –– For Washington Residents –– Ilwaco Cathlamet (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave (8am - 10pm) 360-849-4504 327 WA-4 Kelso Longview (8am - 12am) (8am - 12am) 360-636-0420 360-703-3229 820A West Side Hwy 971 14th Ave WARNING: This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. For use only by adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgement. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2022 // 3
