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The Massive Scale of the Oregon Coast

Two people walking side by side framed by the massive Haystack Rock at Oregon's Cannon Beach. This large sea stack was formed by lava tubes 15 million years ago. It's times like these we are reminded just how small we really are.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2019
Date Uploaded: 06.2019
Photo Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7M2
Copyright: © Casara Butler
Awards
Photo of the Day: 10.02.20