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.

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.

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.

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 Cape Disappointment Lighthouse is located at Cape Disappointment State Park near Ilwaco, 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Ocean Shores, Washington, USA - June 29, 1977: A young couple walks along the Pacific Ocean beach and is reflected in the wet sand. This photograph was taken near Ocean Shores, Washington State, USA.

This orange sunset background was photographed over the Pacific Ocean in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, 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 West Point Lighthouse is located in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, 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. The Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The Pacific Coast is famous for its many offshore rock stacks. This picturesque rock formation with a lone tree growing on top was photographed at Tillamook Bay near Garibaldi, Oregon, USA.

This orange sunset background was photographed over the Pacific Ocean in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington State, USA.

Cirrus clouds appear in a blue sky over Puget Sound 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 Admiralty Head Lighthouse is located at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island, 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.

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 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.

The Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) is a small shorebird with dark legs and a short, thin, tapered bill. They are speckled brown on top and white underneath. Their breeding habitat is the tundra in eastern Siberia and Alaska. The western sandpiper builds its nest on the ground usually under vegetation. These birds are migratory, traveling to both coasts of North America and South America. During migration the western sandpiper forages on mudflats for mollusks, small crustaceans and insects. These western sandpipers were photographed while foraging on Heceta Beach at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park near Florence, Oregon, USA.

Olympic National Park, located in the north-west corner of Washington State, is the most diverse national park in the USA. The central core of the park has high glaciated mountains and alpine meadows. Surrounding this central region are old growth and temperate rain forests. The park also protects over 70 miles of Pacific Coast wilderness. This foggy view was photographed from Grand Ridge near Port Angeles, 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 a ferry boat in the Strait of Georgia was photographed from Ruckle Provincial Park on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

The American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is a large passerine bird common throughout much of North America. The American crow is black, with iridescent feathers. It looks like the Common Raven (Corvus Corax) but is much smaller in size. The American crow was first described by the German ornithologist and pastor Christian Ludwig Brehm in 1822. It is an omnivorous bird and will feed on anything it can find through scavenging or hunting. The intelligent crow is able to modify and use natural tools to obtain food. American crows reach breeding age at two years or more but most do not breed until they are four or five years old. The nesting season starts in early April with birds building stick nests in trees and bushes. A typical clutch is from three to six eggs which are incubated for 18 days. Fledging takes place about 36 days after hatching. This American crow was photographed on the beach at Heceta Head State Park near Florence, Oregon, 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 Brown's Point Lighthouse is located in Tacoma, Washington State, USA.

The landscapes and seascapes of Puget Sound are a constant source of inspiration for photographers. This picture of a rocky beach was photographed from Saltwater State Park near Des Moines, 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.

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, Oregon, USA.