I photographed this photo as the sun was setting at Bandon Beach on the Oregon Coast. We love traveling to this beach, its a long journey, about 90 miles and a 2 hour drive. The dogs like being in your truck, its an adventure for them. We stay at the Best Western at Face Rock Inn, the hotel excepts dogs.
There is a quiet magic to Bandon Beach as the sun begins to set over the Pacific Ocean. The wide shoreline glows beneath the evening light, while the towering sea stacks stand against the horizon like enormous sculptures. The sky slowly changes from bright gold to deep orange, pink, and purple, creating a beautiful backdrop for the waves rolling onto the sand.
In this peaceful setting, drawing circles in the sand becomes a simple way to enjoy the moment. Using a finger, a shell, or a small piece of driftwood, you can trace circles and patterns across the smooth beach. Each line is temporary, created for the pleasure of watching it take shape.
The ocean, however, is always moving. With every incoming wave, the water creeps closer to the drawings. Eventually, the tide reaches the circles, softens their edges, and carries the sand back toward the sea. What was carefully created disappears, leaving the beach smooth once again.
There is beauty in that impermanence. The circles do not need to last to be meaningful. They become part of a brief encounter with the beach, the ocean, and the setting sun.
At Bandon Beach, a simple drawing in the sand can turn an ordinary sunset into a quiet, memorable experience—one that reminds us to appreciate the moment before the next wave arrives.
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Cheers John. Photo © copyright by John Stevenson.
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