Cannon Beach Photography

Cannon Beach is one of the Oregon Coast locations I return to again and again, especially when sunset and low tide come together. Haystack Rock is the obvious landmark, but what keeps drawing me back is the way the entire beach changes with the tide, weather, reflections, and evening light. This collection includes photographs of Haystack Rock, the surrounding sea stacks, broad stretches of wet sand, tide pools, surf, and the quieter coastal landscapes north and south of town. At low tide, the beach becomes an enormous reflective surface, often turning even a familiar view into something completely different. I’m particularly drawn to the transition from sunset into blue hour, when the color softens and the reflections become more subtle. Fine-art prints are available in a variety of sizes and finishes. If you’re looking for a particular Cannon Beach view or Oregon Coast scene that you don’t see here, please ask. My archive includes many additional photographs that are not yet shown on the site. To order a print please email me at Mike Reid Photography

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Haystack Rock at Sunset, Cannon Beach Haystack Rock and neighboring sea stacks rise in silhouette from the Pacific Ocean at sunset along Cannon Beach, Oregon. Warm orange light fades into deep blue...

Haystack Rock at Sunset, Cannon Beach

Haystack Rock and neighboring sea stacks rise in silhouette from the Pacific Ocean at sunset along Cannon Beach, Oregon. Warm orange light fades into deep blue across the sky and wet sand, creating a quiet panoramic view of the Oregon Coast.
Haystack Rock Sunset Celebration at Cannon Beach Visitors walk across the wet sand at Cannon Beach as the setting sun glows beside Haystack Rock and the offshore sea stacks. Reflections, silhouettes, and a...

Haystack Rock Sunset Celebration at Cannon Beach

Visitors walk across the wet sand at Cannon Beach as the setting sun glows beside Haystack Rock and the offshore sea stacks. Reflections, silhouettes, and a dramatic sweep of evening cloud create a lively Oregon Coast sunset scene.
Fiery Sunset at Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach Haystack Rock and the offshore sea stacks rise in silhouette as the sun drops toward the Pacific horizon at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Warm orange light reflects...

Fiery Sunset at Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach

Haystack Rock and the offshore sea stacks rise in silhouette as the sun drops toward the Pacific horizon at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Warm orange light reflects across the wet shoreline while deep blue evening tones settle over the ocean.
Cannon Beach Sunset Reflections, Oregon Coast Golden sunset light reflects across the wet sand at Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast as dark clouds gather above the Pacific. A forested headland frames the...

Cannon Beach Sunset Reflections, Oregon Coast

Golden sunset light reflects across the wet sand at Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast as dark clouds gather above the Pacific. A forested headland frames the shoreline, adding depth to this quiet evening view.
The Needles at Sunset, Cannon Beach The Needles sea stacks rise offshore at Cannon Beach, Oregon, as the setting sun reflects across a shallow tidepool and wet sand. Soft evening light, mirrored...

The Needles at Sunset, Cannon Beach

The Needles sea stacks rise offshore at Cannon Beach, Oregon, as the setting sun reflects across a shallow tidepool and wet sand. Soft evening light, mirrored clouds, and scattered rocks create a quiet low-tide view of the Oregon Coast.
Golden Sunset Reflections at Haystack Rock Golden sunset light reflects across the wet sand at Cannon Beach as Haystack Rock and the Needles rise in silhouette from the Pacific. Warm orange light, gentle...

Golden Sunset Reflections at Haystack Rock

Golden sunset light reflects across the wet sand at Cannon Beach as Haystack Rock and the Needles rise in silhouette from the Pacific. Warm orange light, gentle surf, and mirrored sea stacks create a classic evening view of the Oregon Coast.
Haystack Rock and Tidal Sand at Sunset Low tide reveals rippled sand and shallow reflections at Cannon Beach as Haystack Rock and the Needles stand in silhouette against a glowing Oregon Coast...

Haystack Rock and Tidal Sand at Sunset

Low tide reveals rippled sand and shallow reflections at Cannon Beach as Haystack Rock and the Needles stand in silhouette against a glowing Oregon Coast sunset. Warm orange light across the beach contrasts with the deepening blue and violet tones of evening.
Haystack Rock Reflected at Blue Hour, Cannon Beach Haystack Rock rises above the wet shoreline at Cannon Beach, Oregon, beneath a dramatic blue-hour sky. Calm reflections across the sand mirror the sea stack and...

Haystack Rock Reflected at Blue Hour, Cannon Beach

Haystack Rock rises above the wet shoreline at Cannon Beach, Oregon, beneath a dramatic blue-hour sky. Calm reflections across the sand mirror the sea stack and layered clouds, creating a quiet vertical study of the Oregon Coast after sunset.
Haystack Rock in Golden Evening Light, Cannon Beach Warm evening light touches Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon, while its reflection stretches across the wet sand at low tide. The cool blue sky and soft...

Haystack Rock in Golden Evening Light, Cannon Beach

Warm evening light touches Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon, while its reflection stretches across the wet sand at low tide. The cool blue sky and soft golden horizon create a calm contrast along the Pacific shoreline.
Cannon Beach Sunset Reflections and Haystack Rock A broad wash of pink, orange, and blue evening color reflects across the wet sand at Cannon Beach, Oregon, with Haystack Rock silhouetted at the edge of the...

Cannon Beach Sunset Reflections and Haystack Rock

A broad wash of pink, orange, and blue evening color reflects across the wet sand at Cannon Beach, Oregon, with Haystack Rock silhouetted at the edge of the scene. The wide composition emphasizes the open shoreline and expansive Pacific sky after sunset.