Shallowbag Bay - Outer Banks North Carolina OBX Lighthouse Manteo NC
A stunning sunrise over the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse on Shallowbag Bay at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This little replica screwpile lighthouse in Manteo, NC is part of a lovely waterfront park on the Arbemarle Sound. I've been to this spot quite a few times for sunrise and not had much luck over the years, but persistence paid off on this year's trip and we were treated to an amazing sunrise on this particular morning. Hope you enjoy the view! ;-)
Nikon D810 and 17-35mm f/2.8
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The Path Less Traveled - Outer Banks North Carolina Seascape Nags Head NC
I spent some time at the coast last week leading this year's photography workshops in Nags Head along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and the OBX didn't disappoint. Despite it being quite windy as is frequently the case in OBX, we had a couple mornings with beautiful bubblegum pink and blue skies to work with that were moving pretty quickly in the winds. I'd been looking for a chance to use my 10-stop filter all week and this seemed like a good opportunity.
During one of the workshops we had a discussion on landscape photography as a contact sport, not being afraid to get "into" the scene and shoot images from less common perspectives using less common methods, hopefully producing images that are unique in the process. Sometimes it simply means shooting from a less comfortable position, and sometimes it can mean an element of risk for your camera gear and personal safety.
The result pictured here is a 2.5 minute exposure that was as fun to shoot as it was challenging. The large waves crashing into my legs sent considerable amounts of water splashing upward all over my camera and lens, combined with the spray coming off of the concrete slabs onto my lens from the windy conditions kept me on my toes for sure. Funny how these come out looking so calm and peaceful. I can't say how many times I had to grab my tripod and run before the 2.5 minute exposures were finished, but I got a few clean ones and man was it a blast! #youlldryouteventually
Single exposure, Nikon D810 and Zeiss Milvus 2.8 18mm
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Come Away With Me - OBX NC Beach Seascape Nags Head Outer Banks North Carolina
Sunrise over the fishing pier at the beach in Nags Head, NC, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. What a beautiful morning this was, I'll always remember the feeling of standing there with the waves crashing into my legs, the smell of salt water permeating the crisp breeze, and how everything was bathed in this gorgeous warm light of golden hour. Visiting OBX is always a blast and our last trip there was no exception, always quality time spent with good friends, eating good food, and shooting beautiful coastal scenes. This year's trip is being planned now, and my yearly workshop there has just opened for booking (details on my website for anyone interested in joining us). I can't wait to get back out there and do it again with another great group of folks! Hope you enjoy the view!
Single exposure, Nikon D810 w/ Zeiss 2.8/18
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Mind, Bodie, and Spirit - Bodie Island Lighthouse Outer Banks North Carolina OBX NC
A beautiful Saturday morning sunrise with my landscape workshop in the Outer Banks a couple weeks ago. The wind wouldn't allow for a reflection off of the marsh like I was hoping for, but it was still a beautiful scene with the warm glow of the first morning light and a great time spent with good friends both old and new.
Single exposure, Nikon D810 and Zeiss Milvus 2.8 15mm
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Sunkissed - Outer Banks Duck North Carolina Sunset Seascape Photography OBX
A stunning sunset over the Albemarle Sound from Duck, North Carolina. We were treated to some incredible conditions on our recent trip to the Outer Banks, including this sunset scene on our first evening there. I noticed this dramatic sky with great clouds moving in while visiting the famous Whalehead Club and was lucky enough to find this spot over the water just in the nick of time for the sunset. It turned out to be a pretty spectacular show of light, and a fantastic end to a wonderful day of adventure in OBX! Hope you enjoy the view! ;-)
Single exposure, Nikon D810 and 17-35mm f/2.8
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