A Favorite Destination
Fort Macon is one of several attractions found along the Crystal Coast in Carteret County, North Carolina. Being close to home it should be no surprise that I visit it often. In the cooler months I like to explore the Elliot Coues Nature trail in search for wildlife and interesting trees to photograph. During the hotter months I tend to spend more time exploring the beach area.
An Evening at the Park
I’ve visited the park a couple of times recently. These explorations took place in the late afternoon, early evening. Due to park hours it’s difficult to visit during a sunrise or sunset but early evening visits can be productive. The following are some images from those visit.
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6 Comments
Great story, Bob. It is a shame the park isn’t open for sunset as I am sure you could get some lovely images then! The little Sanderling is a great capture and the wave behind it helps place it in its environment. I am also partial to the one with the sea oats. Those often make a great foreground for a beach image. I have one of my own from Florida: https://www.pictorem.com/553288/Madiera%20Beach%20and%20sea%20oats%20in%20Florida.html
I’m not sure about the color and black and white version of the paths to the beach. I wonder if the B&W one could be more contrasty perhaps to make the subject (which I think is the path) clearer to the viewer.
I think the sea oats photo is the best of the bunch, but I am not certain why it works so well (yet). The beach sunset with the clouds has lovely colors to it.
This is a lovely story and a great reminder of how wonderful lit is to be besides the seaside
Very nicely done, Bob. Even though you may not have access to catch a sunrise or full sunset, you have a group of outstanding coastal images here. It’s tough to pick a “favorite” but I might have to lean toward the sea oats.
I have an affinity for old forts and just checked out Fort Macon with Google’s satellite view. It looks like a place I want to visit – and might be able to make that happen on our winter foray to Myrtle Beach.
My favorite, oddly, is the totally vacant beach. I like the way it fits in the frame, with all that flat untroubled space in the foreground.
Bob; Great story and beautiful captures of the coastal region.