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Sunday, December 15, 2019

The Irish Miss

This classic fishing vessel is moored in Yaquina Bay in Newport on the Oregon Coast. Newport boosts the largest fishing fleet in Oregon, if not the Pacific Coast.

It is foggy out with just a tad bit of sunshine, allowing for a unique capture. In the the background is the Historic Bayfront and, on the hill in the background is the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center.

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

The Irish Miss (LINK)

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Last Straw

This cool fishing vessel (F/V Last Straw) is moored at Dock 5 in Newport on the Oregon Coast. What was interesting, other than the boat, was the light.

Conditions were just right for a remarkable capture! Check out the cloud formation. There is just enough sun to accent the clouds.

Newport has the largest fishing fleet on the Oregon, if not the entire West Coast. The fishing and crab boats enjoy a quick trip to the Pacific with a (usually) tame Bar to cross!

This image has been converted to High Dynamic Range (HDR) by combining three different exposures to give the image more detail and color.

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Last Straw (LINK)

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Yaquina Bay Bridge Reflections

The Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport on the Oregon Coast is one of the most recognizable bridges in Oregon. It was constructed in 1936 to span Yaquina Bay from Newport, to what now is called South Beach.

Before, the only way to cross the Bay was by Ferry. And, in those days crossing could be a little treacherous.

This particular capture was made from South Beach, looking west. In the foreground, are wild rose bushes and, you can spot the rose hips this time of year.

The boats pictured are mainly pleasure boats and sailboats. Off to the left, is the world headquarters for Rogue Brewing Co.!

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!

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Yaquina Bay Bridge Reflections (LINK)

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)

Saturday, June 1, 2019

The Pier And The Seagull

This is a partial capture of a huge fishing pier that extends almost halfway across Yaquina Bay, in Newport on the Oregon Coast.

Folks crab and fish from the pier and usually do very well. On this particular day, there were no fishermen. However, there were two girls that were crabbing and were filling a cooler with Red Rock and Dungeness Crab.

In the background, is the famous Yaquina Bay Bridge built in 1936...an Oregon Landmark!

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

The Pier And The Seagull (LINK)

Thursday, June 21, 2018

American Pride

The American Pride is a paddlewheeler and was originally built to cruise the Mississippi and was named the Queen Of The Mississippi. At that time, it cruised and explored St.Louis, Memphis and Louisville.

In 2016, it was renamed and now cruises the Columbia and Snake Rivers focusing on Pacific Northwest scenery. The American Pride was in Astoria, Oregon when this capture was made.

Astoria is an excellent place to catch a monumental amount of Pacific Northwest history.

The American Pride (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, February 7, 2017

Red Chair Wall Art

Along the street, in Bandon's Old Town on the Oregon Coast sits these four red chairs. You are looking west and, near the end of the main street.

Bandon, Oregon is on the Southern Oregon Coast. It easily has the most pristine beaches you will ever run across...devoid of a bunch of people, pollution, noise and, whatever!

The town of Bandon, itself is pristine! The Old Town area, where the red chairs were captured is cool with superb shops, restaurants.

It is during the week and it is about ready to rain so, the tourist are not around. Everything is peaceful! This image has been converted to a digital painting.

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Red Chair Wall Art (LINK)

Monday, January 30, 2017

Yaquina Bay Wall Art!

Yaquina Bay is on the Oregon Coast in Newport,Oregon. The setting in the harbor is just after the sun has set. The orange color is striking!

Rather than have the setting sun as a focal point, the Yaquina Bay Bridge and, the boats add phenomenal reflections in the water. The Bay is calm and this just adds a dimension to the image.

The Yaquina Bay Bridge is Oregon's most recognizable bridges! The capture has been converted to a digital painting.

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Yaquina Bay Wall Art - Just After Sunset (LINK)

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Benton County Courthouse

The Benton County Courthouse is located in Corvallis, Oregon in the Pacific Northwest. It was constructed in 1888.

It is the oldest county courthouse in Oregon still being used for its original function. The structure houses a gigantic clock that, until 1953 had to be wound by hand by climbing into the tower twice a week.

Now a small electric motor does the job! The Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The image has been converted to a digital painting that I hope you enjoy. If you would like to explore this image, or others, please see links below!

Benton County Courthouse (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.