While on a hike recently I noticed what looked like black charring around the base of several beech trees, that looked at first like someone had intentionally tried to start a fire at the base of these large trees. In each case though there was a white fuzzy/fluffy branch above the "char" mark. If you made a loud noise, the fluff started rippling in the breeze, except there was no breeze. I looked them up after getting home and they are Beech blight aphids AKA Boogie woogie bugs for their rhythmic dance behavior, and the "charring" on the ground is a sooty mold that grows on their poop.

Some pictures from Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. Haystack Rock

Beautiful photos! Thank you all for the visual treat.

Sabbath7....maybe instead of a camera...software. I manipulated...uuuuh.....brought out the colors your eyes saw, but the camera didn't pick up because it needed more light, either a longer exposure or a + light modification, cloudy day setting or just use Lightroom software. Then if your shutter stays open longer you'll need a tripod. :0) Digital photography is about manipulation, sometimes with an f stop or a filter...or a 300mm lens that cost $6K.....or ....start small....as long as the compositon is good....and it's VERY good as seen here....taken by YOU....then manipulate it.