Jeff Goulden Pacific Ocean Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Damon Point in Ocean Shores, Washington State, USA.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Puget Sound reflecting the puffy clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park, Washington State, USA.

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the second-largest rodent in the world. It is a primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic animal known for creating ponds by building dams. They also build canals and the lodges that they live in. This beaver was photographed while feeding in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Cape Disappointment Lighthouse is located at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Tillamook Head Lighthouse is located near Tillamook, yyy, USA.

Willapa Bay is the second-largest estuary on the Pacific Coast and home to a vibrant, diverse tideland ecosystem. Willapa Bay was recently designated as a Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network of International Importance. Willapa Bay is also home to the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge which includes Long Island. Low tide in Willapa Bay often leaves a pattern in the mud flats. This picture of a saltwater marsh and headland was photographed from Jensen Point on Long Island in the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America. These geese were photographed on the Pacific Ocean beach in Rockaway, yyy, USA.

There are only a few waterfalls on the Pacific coast that flow directly into the ocean. This pretty waterfall is at Hug Point State Park near Arch Cape, yyy, USA.

This view of the San Juan Islands was photographed from Mount Constitution in Moran State Park on Orcas Island, Washington State, USA. Twin Lakes is in the foreground. Barns, Clark and Lummi Islands are in the background.

The Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) is a small elk found only in California. It lives in the grasslands and marshlands of the Central Valley to the grassy hills of the Pacific Coast. At one time, an estimated 500,000 tule elk roamed this region. By 1870 they were thought to be extinct. In 1874 a single breeding pair was found in the tule marshes of the southern San Joaquin Valley. In the 1970’s conservation measures were taken to protect the elk. Today, the wild population numbers about 5,700. This bull elk is silhouetted on a hillside at Tomales Point in Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco, California, USA.

Deception Pass Bridge, built in 1934, is a two-lane bridges on State Route 20 between Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands in Washington State, USA. It was a Washington State, Highways project, partially built by young workers from the depression era Civilian Conservation Corps.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Puget Sound reflecting the puffy clouds and blue sky was photographed from Duwamish Head in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

The Brothers, at 6842' above sea level, are a pair of prominent peaks in the Olympic Mountains of Washington State. This picture was taken at sunset from Annas Bay near the town of Union on Hood Canal.

The Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) is a medium-sized diving duck, named after Sir John Barrow, an English statesman and writer. The genus name Bucephala refers to the bulbous shaped head and the species name Islandica means Iceland. The male Barrow’s goldeneye has a black and white body, a purplish glossy head, a bright yellow eye with a white crescent at the front of the face. Adult females have a grayish body and yellow bill. The Barrow's goldeneye is a quiet bird that generally only makes grunts, squeaks and croaks during the breeding season and courtship. Their fast-moving wings create a whistling sound while in flight. The Barrow’s goldeneye is migratory and winters in open inland waters or protected coastal waters. They rely on coastal estuaries as important wintering and stopping places on their migration. Their breeding habitat consists of ponds and wooded lakes in North America as well as some locations in eastern Canada and Iceland. They build their nest in tree cavities. The Barrow’s goldeneye diet is made up of crustaceans, insects and vegetation for which they forage underwater. This Barrow’s goldeneye female was photographed in Puget Sound from Vashon Island at Tahlequah, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The North Head Lighthouse is located at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The First Baptist Church of Burton was built in 1897 on land acquired by a land grant. In 1928, the church was reorganized and renamed the Burton Community Church. This more accurately reflected the diverse religious backgrounds of the member. Burton Community Church is located on Vashon Island in Burton, Washington State, USA.

The famous Haystack Rock and nearby Needles are basalt monoliths formed some 15-16 million years ago by lava flows emanating from the Blue Mountains and Columbia Basin. Haystack Rock is also one of the most identifiable rock formations on the Pacific Coast. Haystack Rock and the Needles were photographed from a wildflower meadow at Ecola Point State Park near Cannon Beach, yyy, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) is a large North American sea duck native to North America. The male is completely black except for white patches on the forehead and the back of the neck. It has a large orange and white bill and a yellow eye. The female is uniformly brown and has a paler yellow eye. The surf scoter dives for crustaceans and mollusks. Mussels are an important part of their diet. Surf scoters breed in Northern Canada and Alaska and winter along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. This male surf scoter was photographed swimming in Puget Sound near Vashon Island, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Yaquina Head Lighthouse is located north of Newport, Oregon, USA.

This red sunset background was photographed over the Pacific Ocean at Sand Point in Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a tranquil Carr Inlet reflecting the clouds and blue sky was photographed from Penrose Point State Park near Lakebay, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of the Pacific Coast are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of Heceta Head in the fog was photographed from Heceta Beach at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park near Florence, Oregon, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of sand dunes, marram grass and gray cloudy sky is a typical yet beautful scene on the sound. This scene was photographed on Marrowstone Spit at Fort Flagler State Park, Washington State, USA.

The Canadian Gulf Islands are part of a rocky archipelago in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. The larger archipelago includes the San Juan Islands in the United States. The Gulf Islands are perhaps best known for their natural beauty, farms, wineries, rural lifestyle and Mediterranean climate. Activities to be enjoyed in the Gulf Islands includes boating, kayaking, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. This area was charted by British explorer George Vancouver during his 1791-1795 expedition. The name “Gulf Islands” comes from “Gulf of Georgia,” the original name used by Vancouver on his maps. This scene of Burgoyne Bay was photographed from Mount Maxwell on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Point No-Point near Hansville, Washington State, USA.

Puget Sound is a special body of water that belongs exclusively to Washington State. From the saltwater marshland of Olympia and Nisqually to the windy Strait of Juan de Fuca and the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound exhibits a quiet beauty that is quintessentially Washington. Puget Sound and its adjacent waters form a vast inland extension to the Pacific Ocean. Its complex network of straits, bays, canals and inlets give Western Washington a distinctive personality. Puget Sound along with its surrounding mountains has a major effect on the region's temperate climate. The area was first visited by Europeans in 1792 with British explorer George Vancouver's expedition. Captain Vancouver gave the region many of the place names which are still in use today. Not only does Puget Sound have a rich history, it also has some of the greatest scenery in the country. Sunsets over Puget Sound can be especially beautiful and an inspiration to photographers. This silhouette picture of a young girl was photographed as the sun set over Puget Sound from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, Washington State, USA.

The North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) is the second-largest rodent in the world. It is a primarily nocturnal, semiaquatic animal known for creating ponds by building dams. They also build canals and the lodges that they live in. This beaver was photographed while feeding in a pond at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Port Townsend, Washington, USA - March 21, 2010: The historic waterfront and Port Townsend Bay are pictured on a sunny day.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Sunsets over the Pacific Ocean can be colorful and spectacular. The rocky sea stacks make an interesting frame for the setting sun. This picture was taken at Cape Alava in Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA.

The Tule Elk (Cervus canadensis nannodes) is a small elk found only in California. It lives in the grasslands and marshlands of the Central Valley to the grassy hills of the Pacific Coast. At one time, an estimated 500,000 tule elk roamed this region. By 1870 they were thought to be extinct. In 1874 a single breeding pair was found in the tule marshes of the southern San Joaquin Valley. In the 1970’s conservation measures were taken to protect the elk. Today, the wild population numbers about 5,700. This bull elk is silhouetted on a hillside at Tomales Point in Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco, California, USA.

The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is an infrequent visitor to the Pacific Northwest. Rare visitation, known as an irruption is caused by over-population in the owl's native range in the Arctic where they normally winter. This juvenile owl was photographed in early winter at Damon Point near Ocean Shores, Washington State, USA.

Half Moon Bay, California, USA - November 09, 2018: Two men are horseback riding along the Pacific Coast beach.

Close to the Pacific Ocean and jutting into Grays Harbor, Damon Point has miles of beach walking and is one of the best places in the state to view wildlife. This photograph was taken on a rare sunny and warm day in February. Damon Point is near the town of Ocean Shores, Washington State, USA.

The Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) is a distinctive black bird with a red bill and red-orange eye that inhabits the rocky shorelines of western North America. It ranges from the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to the coast of the Baja California peninsula. The black oystercatcher is not considered a threatened species; however, it is of high conservation concern throughout its range. Its global population size is estimated between 8,900 to 11,000 birds. The diet of the black oystercatcher consists of a variety of invertebrate marine life that clings to the rocks below the high tide line. This includes mussels, whelks and limpets but rarely oysters. This black oystercatcher was photographed while looking for food among the rocks at Marrowstone Spit in Fort Flagler State Park near Port Townsend, Washington State, USA.

Low tide at the Pacific Ocean often leaves a pattern in the sand. Combine that with the ocean clouds and it makes for a very pretty scene. This picture was taken in the early morning at Rockaway Beach near Tillamook, yyy, USA.

The United Methodist Church in Vashon, Washington, USA was started in a log building in 1884. The log church was eventually razed and the new church was dedicated in 1908.

The famous Haystack Rock and nearby Needles are basalt monoliths formed some 15-16 million years ago by lava flows emanating from the Blue Mountains and Columbia Basin. Haystack Rock is also one of the most identifiable rock formations on the Pacific Coast. Haystack Rock and the Needles were photographed from a wildflower meadow at Ecola Point State Park near Cannon Beach, yyy, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The North Head Lighthouse is located at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco, Washington State, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. This rustic lighthouse keeper's cottage, adjacent to the Brown's Point Lighthouse, is now used as a museum explaining the history and significance of the lighthouse. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Rockaway Beach, Oregon, USA - May 25, 2013: This elderly couple is strolling on the beach by the Pacific Ocean.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) is an infrequent visitor to the Pacific Northwest. Rare visitation, known as an irruption is caused by over-population in the owl's native range in the Arctic where they normally winter. This juvenile owl was photographed in early winter at Damon Point near Ocean Shores, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Pictured here is a unique cable-stayed bridge crossing the Thea Foss Waterway. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. The port's industrial area is pictured here on a fall day. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) is a large wading bird common near open water and wetlands in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and the Galápagos Islands. It is the largest of the heron family native to North America. Blue herons are distinguished by slate-blue colored flight feathers, long legs and a long neck which is curved in flight. The face and head are white with black stripes. The long-pointed bill is a dull yellow. The great blue heron is found throughout most of North America from Alaska through Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. East of the Rocky Mountains herons are migratory and winter in the coastal areas of the Southern United States, Central America, or northern South America. Great blue herons thrive in almost any wetland habitat and rarely venture far from the water. The blue heron spends most of its waking hours hunting for food. The primary food in their diet is small fish. It is also known to feed opportunistically on other small prey such as shrimp, crabs, aquatic insects, rodents, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Herons hunt for their food and locate it by sight. Their long legs allow them to feed in deeper waters than other waders are able to. The common hunting technique is to wade slowly through the water and spear their prey with their long, sharp bill. They usually swallow their catch whole. The great blue heron breeds in colonies called rookeries, located close to lakes and wetlands. They build their large nests high up in the trees. This heron was photographed while hunting in Puget Sound at Dash Point State Park near Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Sunsets over the Pacific Ocean can be colorful and spectacular. The rocky sea stacks make an interesting frame for the setting sun. This picture was taken at Sand Point in Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA.

The Port of Tacoma is a major seaport and top ten U.S. container port. It is located on Commencement Bay in Puget Sound, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. The port was created by a vote of Pierce County citizens on November 5, 1918. In 2015, the port was merged with the Port of Seattle to form the Northwest Seaport Alliance. Pictured here is a unique cable-stayed bridge crossing the Thea Foss Waterway. The Port of Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

Wetlands are an important ecosystem that are permanently or seasonally dominated by water. The primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other bodies of water is the characteristic presence of aquatic plants adapted to the unique environment. Wetlands play an important role in the environment, including water purification, water storage, processing of carbon and other nutrients and stabilization of shorelines. Wetlands are also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life. This wetland was photographed at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

The colorful cliffs of Point Reyes jut into the Pacific Ocean above Drake's Bay. This scene was photographed at Point Reyes National Seashore, 40 miles north of San Francisco, California, USA.

Point No Point was named by the famous explorer Charles Wilkes during his Pacific Northwest expedition in the 1840's. While exploring Admiralty Inlet, the expedition members spotted a long promontory of land in the distance. Upon reaching the point they discovered it wasn't as large as originally thought so they named it Point No Point. The Point No Point lighthouse, the oldest on Puget Sound, was built in 1879. It is situated near the town of Hansville, Washington State, USA.

The colorful cliffs of Point Reyes jut into the Pacific Ocean above Drake's Bay. This scene was photographed at Point Reyes National Seashore, 40 miles north of San Francisco, California, USA.

With the advent of radar, GPS and other advanced navigation tools, lighthouses no longer need to perform the same function they once did; guiding ships to safety. Instead, they have been preserved as historic monuments; reminding us of a time when shipping and sailing were more perilous activities. The Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.