LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE
Oregon Coastline & Tufted Puffin Overnight Photography Adventure
Experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic coastlines on this overnight photography adventure. We’ll explore dramatic seascapes, vibrant tidepools, and the famous Haystack Rock — home to Oregon’s beloved tufted puffins. This collaborative outing offers opportunities for landscapes, wildlife, macro, and long‑exposure coastal photography, all set against the rugged beauty of the Oregon Coast.
🏞️ What We’ll Photograph
- Coastal landscapes — sweeping beaches, sea stacks, reflections at low tide, and sunset compositions
- Tidepools — sea stars, anemones, crabs, barnacles, mussels, and abstract macro textures
- Haystack Rock — one of Oregon’s most photographed landmarks
- Tufted puffins — seasonal residents nesting high on the rock’s ledges
Tufted Puffins — What to Know
Tufted puffins are the only puffin species found on the Oregon Coast, and Haystack Rock is one of the best places to see them. They typically nest from April through August, using the steep upper ledges of the rock. Where to find them: Look toward the upper north and northwest faces of Haystack Rock. Puffins often perch near grassy patches or small crevices where they dig burrows. A long lens (400mm+) helps, but they can be spotted with binoculars as well. Fun facts:
- They develop their bright orange bills and yellow tufts only during breeding season.
- They can dive over 200 feet to catch fish.
- Their wings beat so fast underwater that they “fly” beneath the surface.
- They return to the same nesting colonies year after year.
Trip Highlights
- Sunrise and sunset coastal shooting
- Tidepool exploration during low tide
- Opportunities for long‑exposure water movement
- Wildlife photography featuring puffins, gulls, cormorants, and shorebirds
- Collaborative shooting with members from both clubs
- Overnight flexibility for night sky or blue‑hour compositions if conditions allow
Wrap‑Up
After our morning shoot, we’ll gather for lunch at the post to share images, compare techniques, and enjoy time with fellow photographers. As with other overnight trips there will be a full itinerary sent out. Hotel and flight info will be shared with any persons wanting to know that information in advance. Staying close to Haystack Rock is the goal for daily collaborative shoots and lunch and/or dinner gatherings. More to come.