On an extraordinarily intense twilight in the spring, the colors of sunset, clouds and wild water create interesting patterns and shapes - not to mention copious photographic moments.

These kinds of deep pastels with this particular type of puffy clouds usually only happen in the springtime. It's a complex mix of weather patterns that create what is likely the most photogenic time of year on the Oregon coast. The air is extra humid, clouds are fatter than usual, leaving the ultra-vivid sunlight colors something to bounce off of.

There's actual science to this: The Science Behind Spring's Stunning Clouds on Oregon Coast

More amazing Cannon Beach sunset moments below - and a quiz.

OREGON COAST POP QUIZ