Thom Zehrfeld Photography : fun things to do in newport oregon

Monday, February 24, 2014

Newport Seafood and Wine Festival 2014

Some random photos of the annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival...people and then more people.

A event with some 20,000 folks attending, tasting Oregon and Washington wines and, munching on seafood and, of course all other kinds of food. It swells the population of my home town from 10,000 to 30,000 for a couple of days.

That's not bad though, since it brings in a lot of money into Newport which it can always use.

Seafood-wise, if there is a "rip" I would shout out "the crab". If you present a credit card, and after they find out what your credit limit is, they may tell you that you can only afford the shrimp.

The wine tasting is superb with, I think some eighty wineries represented. You walk around with a real wine glass and sample, I hope, within a reasonable limit the wines that appeal to you.

Some of the best deals food-wise were the Newport Fire Departments "Lobster Gumbo". For five bucks you received a generous portion of delicious Gumbo and the money went to a great cause!

Another sleeper food-wise was the Canby Asparagus Farm. People that have attended the Milwaukie, Oregon Sunday Market would know about them. Super great food at a reasonable price.

Newport Seafood and Wine Festival 2014

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Cape Foulweather

Cape Foulweather (founded and named by Captain Cook in 1778 for having, guess what, foul ______?) It is some five hundred feet above the Pacific Ocean and is located between Depoe Bay and Newport, Oregon on the Coast.

The first two photos here are of the gift shop at the Cape, that doubles as a lookout (complete with free binoculars to use) to view the coastline, ocean to the west and to the north. You can see for miles and miles.

The third photo is looking north and the fourth photo is looking south toward Otter Crest and Newport.

The gift shop is currently run by the State of Oregon Parks system and is manned by volunteers...real nice folks. It is a must place to visit when you are in Oregon...the view is magnificent!

Cape Foulweather

My photography can be purchased in many different forms: prints, notecards, posters (See Below!)

Who Am I?

Thom Zehrfeld is an artist and photographer based in Newport, Oregon, specializing in coastal wall art, nautical scenes, lighthouses, commercial fishing boats, vintage automobiles, and nostalgic Americana. His work blends photography, digital painting, texture, color, and imagination to create artwork with a strong sense of place and character. Inspired by the Oregon Coast, historic harbors, classic cars, old service stations, and seaside communities, Thom creates art that feels both familiar and timeless. His collections include Oregon Coast landscapes, retro car art, fishing boat scenes, lighthouse wall art, surreal coastal fantasy, and vintage-inspired decor. Thom’s artwork is available as fine art prints, canvas prints, metal prints, acrylic prints, and home decor through his online galleries.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Newport Seafood and Wine Festival 2014

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Cape Foulweather

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