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
Cannon Beach Photography