Dare County, NC

North Carolina

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle. This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. Thank you for stopping by. #NC #Sunset #Bridge #OBX #BonnerBridge #colorful #roadtrip #weekend #goldenhour #beaches #abandoned #USA #beach #history
One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5
My first attempt at a serious panorama of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse provides an ideal location since it faces the right direction to compose such a panorama while maintaining the balance in the image. This shot is composed of 6 vertical shots shot at 30 degrees of rotation and merged in Photoshop. Added to the usual difficulties of shooting and composing a panorama at night, this night was crazy hot with nighttime temperature in the mid 80s, no breeze and humidity so high that the lens had to be wiped after every exposure. On top of it, the mosquitoes had a field day running rings around me and no amount of bug spray helped. But in spite of all that, I managed to walk away with an image and experience that does appeal to me.

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Nags Head
Nags Head
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Reasons to visit

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Kitty Hawk Pier at sunrise, North Carolina
Kitty Hawk
Known for Beaches, Sea and Waterparks
Relaxing Kitty Hawk awaits: its beaches, oceanfront, water park, and more!

Reasons to visit

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Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills, Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, USA. Site of first manned flight
Kill Devil Hills
Known for Beaches, Sea and Monuments
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Reasons to visit

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Seaside homes in Rodanthe, North Carolina; Shutterstock ID 517092799
Rodanthe
Known for Beaches, Relaxing and Fishing
Escape to relaxing Rodanthe! Enjoy its fishing, sunsets, and beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Rodanthe Beach
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Avon
Known for Beaches, Biking and Islands
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Always nice to see the lighthouse.
Buxton
Known for Beaches, Islands and Fishing
Experience the beaches, sightseeing, and adventure in Buxton!

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
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