Thom Zehrfeld Photography : nautical

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Capture the timeless beauty of Oregons maritime heritage with Yaquina Bay Schooner Reflections.

This contemporary coastal artwork features a classic schooner resting peacefully in Newports historic harbor, its graceful masts mirrored in calm waters below.

Rich textures, modern styling, and a moody Pacific Northwest atmosphere create a striking nautical composition perfect for coastal homes, offices, beach cottages, and maritime art collections.

Available as canvas prints, framed art, metal prints, acrylics, and more through Fine Art America.

https://pixels.com/featured/yaquina-bay-schooner-reflections-contemporary-coastal-harbor-art-thom-zehrfeld.html

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Saturday, December 28, 2019

Fishing Fleet In Yaquina Bay

Newport, Oregon on the Central Coast boosts the largest fishing fleet in Oregon. There is easy access and, a fairly tame bar to cross to get to the Pacific Ocean.

Good fishing and crabbing makes for an excellent port for the fisherman. Yaquina Bay and the Yaquina Bay Bridge are in the background.

You can tell by the static crab rings on the boats that crabbing is at a standstill and many boats are in port.

This is a photograph that I have added texture to give a unique painting effect.

Fishing Fleet In Yaquina Bay (LINK)

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

View From The Boardwalk

Not far from Newport on the Central Oregon Coast is Toledo, Oregon! Yes! It is named after Toledo, Ohio.

You are looking at the Port of Toledo which is located on the Yaquina River. Fall is starting to inch itself in.

Toledo is a mill town, with a major paper mill and lumber mill. And, also major boat repair facilities.

Above all, it is a quaint little town. Not too popular because most of the tourist go to Newport which is only seven miles away on the coast.

But, the tourist that bi-pass Toledo are missing out on a very cool place to visit!

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range (HDR) by combining three different exposures, and then incorporating the results into a digital painting.

View From The Boardwalk (LINK)

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Garibaldi

Garibaldi is on the Oregon Coast and, is a small fishing village nestled against a hillside at the northern end of Tillamook Bay.

And, yes this coastal town is named after Giuseppe Garibaldi who unified Italy in 1870. The person that named the town was impressed with Mr. Garibaldi.

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range (HDR) by combining three different exposures, and then incorporating the results into a digital painting.

Garibaldi (LINK)

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Yaquina Bay Kayaking

Yaquina Bay in Newport on the Oregon Coast is home to Oregon's largest fishing fleet.

The Bay is cool! The Yaquina Bay Bridge, in the background is cool! The fishing boats are cool!

However, what is so unique in this capture is the kayakers! There is a lot of bay to explore and they are on their way to do it!

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range by combining three different exposures, and then incorporating the results into a digital painting.

Yaquina Bay Kayaking (LINK)

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Chelsea Rose And The Tall Ships

The Chelsea Rose, a permanently docked old fishing boat is over 100 years old. It is moored on Dock 5 on Newport, Oregon's Historic Bayfront. For years, folks from all over have been buying freshly caught fish and crabs right off the Chelsea Rose.

The boat needs extensive repairs, to the point that they are probably going to send her to the boat graveyard. When the time comes it will sadden many because it has been a landmark on the bay front for so many years.

Next to the Chelsea are two visiting Tall Ships..."Lady Washington" and the "Hawaiian Chieftain".

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range (HDR) by combining three different exposures to give the image more detail and color. Texture was added for a unique final image!

Chelsea Rose And The Tall Ships (LINK)

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Saturday, June 8, 2019

Lotus And The Dinghies

The "Lotus" is a yacht moored in South Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. The Lotus was built in 1909 and was the largest private yacht on the West Coast at that time.

She also possessed all the latest amenities of the time: electric lighting and even a state-of-the-art intercom system. Presently, you can reserve the Lotus for weddings and parties.

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range (HDR) by combining three different exposures, and then incorporating the results into an impressionist painting.

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Lotus And The Dinghies (LINK)

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Kylie Lynn

The scene is Yaquina Bay, Dock 5, located in Newport on the Oregon Coast. "Kylie Lynn" has probably just returned after a night's fishing off the Oregon Coast.

The F/V Kylie Lynn is a commercial fishing boat with a length of 73 feet and a breadth of 22 Feet. She was built in 1987.

Newport has the largest fishing fleet in Oregon if not the West Coast!

In the background, is the bay front with the lower turquoise building being an Inn.

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range (HDR) by combining three different exposures, and then incorporating the results into a digital painting.

Kylie Lynn Prints (LINK)

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Aquero

The "Aguero" is a fishing vessel, located in Newport on the Oregon Coast. Aquero, in Spanish translates to "omen"!

One meaning is that it is a bad omen for fishermen to learn how to swim?? However, we can assume that the name "Aguero" on this vessel is intended to be a "good omen", whether you can swim or not!

The "Aguero" is moored in Yaquina Bay. Newport boosts the largest fishing fleet in Oregon and possibly the West Coast. This scene features a heavy fog early in the morning.

This capture has been converted to digital painting. However, it's not that simple! Three different exposures were taken of the Aguero, combined to bring out all the dynamics of the scene...combining light, color to make the image more vibrant. Then the results were turned into a digital painting.

Aquero (Link)

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Bandon Boat Basin At Dawn

This is part of the Bandon waterfront and boat basin, located on the Southern Oregon Coast. You can't see the Pacific Ocean in the background but, you can see the Coquille River Lighthouse off to the right.

No breeze, so Old Glory is not flying.

Bandon is a very unusual place. It is small, and has a charm not readily found elsewhere. It has undoubtedly the most pristine beaches in the world. And, you can take a stroll on the beach and not see anyone else!

Bandon Boat Basin At Dawn (LINK)

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Sunday, November 12, 2017

Crab Trap Art

This nostalgic fishing boat is getting ready to go out into the Pacific and catch some Dungeness Crab! The crab rings (traps) are sitting out on the deck.

They are ready to be thrown overboard, once they are out in the ocean and, have found the right place to catch crab...usually close to shore.

The Crabbers use fish carcasses to lure crabs into the traps. Dungeness Crab is one of the best eating in the world.

The setting is in Newport on the Central Oregon Coast. This image has been converted to a digital painting.

Crap Trap Art (Link) You can purchase this image or, any other of my images in a variety of ways, wall art, life style, apparel, greeting cards, home decor, phone cases, beach. please see the link below this image and /or the slide shows below and, on the left side bar!

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Barnacle Art

The scene is Seal Rock Beach is on the Central Oregon Coast...10 miles south of Newport. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Oregon with numerous tide pools to investigate!

Seal Rock Beach has large off-shore rock formations where you can observe seal, sea lion, sea birds,and other marine life. It also provides excellent ocean views and a sandy beach.

This particular rock in the foreground is chuck full of barnacles. This image has been converted to digital paintography.

Barnacle Art (LINK)

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Depoe Bay Art

This beautiful scene is of Arch Rock in Depoe Bay, Oregon. It is an extreme high tide!

Arch Rock is an outcropping on the left. Depoe Bay is a landmark on the Oregon Coast. It boosts the smallest port of anywhere in Oregon.

Yes, movies have been shot in Depoe Bay...the fishing trip sequence in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was filmed in Depoe Bay. In 2008, restaurant scenes from "The Burning Plain" was filmed, actually on the same balcony of the restaurant where this photo was taken.

Depoe Bay Art (LINK)

These images has been converted to digital paintography.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Port Art

"Buy Your Crab Here!" Chances are the fishing/crab boats are just returning after a night's fishing and crabbing off the Oregon Coast.

The scene is Dock 5 in Yaquina Bay, located in Newport on the Oregon Coast. Newport has the largest fishing fleet in Oregon.

Plenty of room to moor and, a rather safe bar to cross into the Pacific Ocean makes fishing and crabbing more feasible than many other locations on the Oregon Coast.

This capture has been converted to digital paintography!

Port Art (LINK)

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Sunday, August 27, 2017

Harbor Art

These are scenes from Yaquina Bay in Newport, on the Oregon Coast. Newport boasts the largest fishing fleet in Oregon.

However, it's not all fishing boats, e.g.; the Tall Ship below.

Chelsea Rose And The Tall Ship (LINK) The Chelsea Rose, a permanently docked old fishing boat is over 100 years old. It is moored on Dock 3 on Newport, Oregon's Historic Bayfront. For years, folks from all over have been buying freshly caught fish and crabs right off the Chelsea Rose. The boat needs extensive repairs, to the point that they are probably going to send her to the boat graveyard. When the time comes it will sadden many because it has been a landmark on the Bayfront for so many years. Next to the Chelsea is a visiting Tall Ship...the "Hawaiian Chieftain".

The Fishing Fleet In Yaquina Bay (LINK) Easy access, a fairly tame bar to cross to the Pacific Ocean, good fishing and crabbing makes for an excellent port for the fisherman. Yaquina Bay and the Yaquina Bay Bridge are in the background. You can tell by the static crab rings on the boats that crabbing is at a standstill and many boats are in port.

Sylvia (LINK) In February of 2014, the F/V (Fishing Vessel) Sylvia was at sea and reported taking on water, that her pumps could not stay ahead of the leak. Bad news! The Coast Guard went to the rescue. However, the crew of the Sylvia were able to fire up a third pump which helped immensely. The Coast Guard installed another pump yet, got the water level down and patched the leak. This capture has been converted to a paintography image.

Thunder (LINK) She is an old fishing vessel. Fishing is her pleasure...rain or shine! She is rough and tough but, that's what the fishing business is all about.

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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Nautical Art

This is Depoe Bay on the Oregon Coast. And, they boast the smallest harbor in the world.

Go under the bridge and you are in the Pacific Ocean...a very short trip! Depoe Bay was named for Siletz Indian Charles "Charley" Depot in 1894.

Part of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and part of the movie "Burning Plain" was filmed in Depoe Bay. Also, it is a hotbed of tourism...a very popular place for folks to visit! This image has been converted to Digital Paintography.

Nautical Art Depoe Bay (LINK)

Monday, May 29, 2017

Wild Rose Art

The bank along the Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon is lined with gorgeous wild roses in the springtime. In the background, there is a combination of pleasure boats and fishing boats and, the beautiful Yaquina Bay Bridge.

Off to the right, are some fishermen headed for the Pacific Ocean to try and catch a halibut. The day is overcast and it is about ready to pour.

I converted the capture to High Dynamic Range Photography (HDR) and then applied a special texture called "Image Luminance". It really added a "pop" to the rose bushes.

What is so special is the combination of a nautical scene with a floral scene!

Wild Rose Art (LINK)

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Bayfront Restaurant Art

This Mo's Seafood Restaurant is a staple on the Historic Bayfront in Newport on the Oregon Coast. Mo's goes back to 1946.

It started out as "Freddie & Mo's"! Later, it was renamed after the original owner Mohava "Mo" Niemi.

She is known as being the "Clam Chowder Queen" in Oregon. Not far away on the Bayfront, and across the street, is the original Mo's! The Mo's pictured here sits on a dock. The other one does not.

Paul Newman, Robert Kennedy and Henry Fonda ate at the original!

Bayfront Restaurant Art (LINK)

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Boardwalk Art

The scene is Bandon, Oregon...very early morning and, it is dark out! The Coquille River is at low tide and the boat ramp, off to the right, unusable.

The cool boardwalk is an outdoor art gallery with a unique, beautiful collection of marine life wooden sculptures, a mosaic outdoor amphitheater and, cool artisan benches along the way.

Also, on the boardwalk, is Tony's Crab Shack. It is the blue and reddish colored building with some of the best seafood on the Oregon Coast...think Dungeness Crab!

Almost in the center of this image, is a glass-sided picnic shelter allowing picnicking and river viewing during downpours. Beyond is the Pacific Ocean. It's not too far away!

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Boardwalk Art (LINK)

Boardwalk Art (LINK) This is a continuation of the boardwalk along the waterfront in Bandon.This capture was also made at first dawn. You can't see the Pacific Ocean in the background but, you can see the light on the horizon. Also, off to the right you can see the Coquille River Lighthouse. There is no breeze, so Old Glory is not flying. Take a look at the wonderful curves in the walkway along the marina. Bandon has a small marina and there are not too many fishing boats moored there. However, Bandon is an excellent place to go out of to fish in the ocean. The two near buildings are a restaurant to your left and the smaller building is a fishing charter service.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Seafood Restaurant Art

"Ocean Bleu At Gino's" is located on the Historic Bayfront in Newport on the Oregon Coast. It is a combo restaurant and seafood market.

It is a colorful place to say the least with all the buoys, signs and flags. In short, it's a beachy place!

And, features great seafood. The place is what the beach is all about!

Gino's was captured just at the end of "Blue Hour". The image was converted into a digital Impressionist painting.

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Seafood Restaurant Art (LINK)

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.