Twin Rocks 0663
by Kristina Rinell
Title
Twin Rocks 0663
Artist
Kristina Rinell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Prior to 1925, Twin Rocks was called Profile Rocks until it was changed to avoid a name conflict with another geologic formation in the region. If you look closely, you can see a sea dragon, Indian princess or Loch Ness monster. The rocks, located just south of Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Cast, is 88 feet at its pinnacle and the hole is 35 feet across; you could actually fly a helicopter between the two formations.
Twin Rocks is composed of sandstone formed between 20 million and 30 million years ago. At that time, the entire area, including what is now the Coast Range, was an undersea marine environment and part of the continental shelf, just as the ocean floor off the coast is today. Over time and under pressure, the sand in the seabed consolidated into sandstone. Then, as the Earth’s tectonic plates crashed into one another, they pushed up the coastal mountains, fractured and tilted up a ridge of sandstone along the coastline. The tides and surf wore away the softer portions of the sandstone, leaving behind the massive rocks we see today.
Honored to be featured in these FAA Galleries
- Ocean Photography and Art, September 2017
- Oregon Coast, October 2017
- Images That Excite You! October 2017
- ART - It Is Good For You, October 2017
- Water Reflections Photography, October 2017
- Water Water and Water, October 2017
- The Road To Self Promotion, October 2017
- Pin Me - Daily, October 2017
- Ladies Club, October 2017
- Art District, October 2017
- Five Star Artist, October 2017
- The 200 Club, October 2017
- Lady Photographers and Artists, October 2017
- USA Photographers, July 2018
* Special Feature Nominated by Peers - 1000 Views, March 2018
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September 30th, 2017
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Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #8 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
HH Photography of Florida
Revisiting this gorgeous beach scene, Kristina. Nominated for a SPECIAL FEATURE in the 1000 Views On 1 Image group. l/g+
Robert Bales
Great composition with the beach, waves, and then the rocks!! Very nicely done Kristina!! v/f/t
Kathy Knopp
I love the picture and the interesting story behind the rocks makes it very interesting to know about them off the Oregon coast. Thank you!
Steve Henderson
Love the color in this -- it embraces and highlights the rocks, which are already striking.
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