Nahcotta Boat Basin is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on August 31st, 2015.
Nahcotta Boat Basin
This beautiful sunrise was taken from the dock in Nahcotta during low tide which is located in the Southwes part of Washington State. Many of the... more
by Robert Bales
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Nahcotta Boat Basin
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Robert Bales
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This beautiful sunrise was taken from the dock in Nahcotta during low tide which is located in the Southwes part of Washington State. Many of the boats in the basin are used in the oyster farming.
Willapa Bay (/ˈwɪləpə/) is a bay located on the southwest Pacific coast of Washington state in the United States. The Long Beach Peninsula separates Willapa Bay from the greater expanse of the Pacific Ocean. With over 260 square miles (670 km2) of water surface Willapa Bay is the second largest estuary on the United States Pacific coast. Early settlers called the bay Shoalwater Bay and this name is found on old maps and charts of the region.
Willapa Bay is fairly shallow: more than half of its surface area lies in the intertidal zone, and in fact half of the volume of water inside it enters and leaves with every tide. The bay is an estuary formed when the Long Beach Peninsula, a long sand spit from the Columbia River to the south, partially enclosed the estuaries of several smaller rivers. It is a ria, which formed after the rise in sea level at the end of the last ice age flooded several small river valleys. The North River, Willapa River, and Naselle River provide most of the freshwater input into the bay. Other rivers that empty into Willapa Bay include the Bone River, Niawiakum River, Palix River,Naselle River, and Bear River, among others.
The bay is bordered by several smaller towns and unincorporated communities such as Raymond, South Bend, both on the Willapa River; while Oysterville, Nahcotta, Bay Center and Tokeland are on the bay itself. The bay is entirely located within Pacific County, Washington and is home to a local oyster and seafood processing industry: approximately 9% of all oysters in the U.S. are grown there.
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Soraya Silvestri
You have so many incredible shots Robert...I had a hard time choosing...but I love the stillness and quiet of this image. So beautiful!
VIVA Anderson
Robert, this is so beautiful, I love the patterns of the masts, and the lovely reflections..... compliments, and, thank you kindly, especially, for your support/visits to me - much appreciated............fv......VIVA
Robert Bales replied:
You are very welcome and thank you for your fine support!! So glad you enjoyed the sunrise image and thanks for the FV!!
Christopher James
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Tatiana Travelways
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Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your lovely work reaching more than 500 views! LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Kay for the nice comments and the congrats alonf with the LF!! I use to work out of this boat basin!!
Debra Martz
Beautifully captured in the early morning light with great reflections on the calm water!
ArtissiMo Photography
This color palette really draws one into the image. Wonderful composition and exacting detail. Nice work!!
Emmy Vickers
This is one of my favorites. Amazing post-card perfect sunrise scene of Nahcotta Boat Basin. Love the gold tone, and splashes of sunlight. Stunning quiet and peaceful scene Robert! Time for the fishermen to come out. Love this!!! L/Fave/Tweeted.
Robert Bales replied:
So glad you enjoyed this one so much. It sure was a great morning with great light and no wind. I use to work out of this basin.