"The Needles" which are adjacent to Haystack Rock
Measuring 235 feet (72 m) tall, Haystack Rock is composed of basalt and was formed by lava flows emanating from the Blue Mountains and Columbia basin about 15-16 million years ago. The lava flows created many of the Oregon coast's natural features, including Tillamook Head, Arch Cape, and Saddle Mountain. Haystack Rock was once joined to the coastline but years of erosion have since separated the monolith from the coast. Three smaller, adjacent rock formations to the south of Haystack Rock are collectively called "The Needles".
Very interesting shot and great information. What bothers me a bit is the very strong texture in the foreground. I think I would soften it a bit from the bottom to 1/3 of the beach. This beach is eye-catching and the scene in the distance is just the background.
Fantastic capture. So much going on it's fun to take it all in. I love how the people on the beach give the rock a sense of scale and the red kite is icing on the cake.
