Pair of Old Crab Trap Buoys

Footprints in sand comes toward camera.

Line of footprints in beach sand come toward camera.

Sunset over the Smoky Mountains

A vibrant sunset over the receding ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains as viewed from the overlook at Clingmans Dome. In the foreground are dead spruce firs, which are a common sight from the overlook.

Flowering dogwood blossoms

Flowering dogwood blossoms with an out of focus background of colorful azaleas.

Marsh Grass

Marsh Grass, Fort Fisher Basin

Nez Perce Creek in Yellowstone National Park at sunset

Nez Perce Creeek – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Flowering dogwood blossoms

Flowering dogwood blossoms with an out of focus background of colorful azaleas.

brown pelican

Balanced stones on a pebble beach during sunset.

Stone composition on the beach.

Azalea

Balloons in Flight

Hot air balloons fill the sky during the Carolina Balloon Festival, Statesville, North Carolina.

dramatic Atlantic Ocean

View from water of ocean waves and beach at Topsail, North Carolina.

Old Wagon Wheel

This old wheel was attached to a wagon that has had many miles.

Rocking Chairs

Rocking chairs sits on a brick patio with white columns.

Nautilus

A cut nautilus shell, in perfect spiral. My 22nd flame, on May 31st, 2007.

Balloon Race

Hot Air Balloons fill the sky as they race to inflate then fly to the designated spot. Carolina Balloon Festival, Statesville, North Carolina.

New Life

Soft selective focus on new leaf growth in spring.

Topsail Island

Topsail Island, NC

Newly hatched turtle entering the surf in Costa Rica

A newly hatched baby turtle enters the Pacific Ocean for the first time in its life. This stock photograph was taken at dawn in Ostional, Guancaste, Costa Rica during a mass hatching of Olive Ridley Turtles.

Hammock in garden.

Hammock in the garden.

Fishing bouys

Arangement of several antique wooden fish net bouys

Colorful sunset with long exposure effect, motion blurred

Colorful sunset with long exposure effect, motion blurred

Blinking lighthouse at sunrise

Distant lighthouse at sunsrise with ice covered stones in the foreground.

small bud growing in spring

close up of one small bud growing in spring

white fence leading up to a big red barn

white fence leading up to a big red barn

Conch shell, sunrise and ocean waves

Dramatic sunrise or sunset with a close-up of a colorful shell.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park

Shell, beach and morning sunrise

Dramatic sunrise or sunset with a close-up of a colorful shell.

White Egret in Sunset

Sunset at Tigertail beach, Marco Island, Florida

Turtle

Loggerhead sea turtle emergence: the turtles emerge in a group and proceed to crawl down the beach to the water

Macro toned image of ocean wave on beach

Macro toned horizontal photo of ocean and small wave on beach. Actual tilt/shift lens used to exaggerate blur.

Abstract Sea and Sky Background

Abstract seascape with panning motion combined with a long exposure. Image displays soft, pastel colors in a retro style.

Sea with sun

Underwater view of the sea surface

Freeman Park

Freeman Park in Carolina Beach, North Carolina at sunrise

Conch shell in sand on tropical beach

Conch shell in sand on tropical beach

Abstract Grass

Close up of grass growing on the side of a dune.

Sunrise on Jekyll Island Driftwood Beach

Sunrise on Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia

Surf City Pier, North Carolina.

Surf City Pier, North Carolina.

wooden fishing boat on a background of water

image of wooden fishing boat on a background of water

Blur tropical sea water bokeh background

Blur tropical sea water bokeh background. Abstract sea water bokeh

Blood Moon over the Atlantic Ocean

A “blood moon” rises over the Atlantic Ocean.

Sunset and Silhouetted Birds

Sunset silhouettes of pelicans on old pier pilings in Destin Harbor, Florida, USA.

Great Blue Heron gazing out over the Chesapeake bay

Closeup of a Great Blue Heron standing majestically on a log in the water gazing out over the Chesapeake bay in Maryland

Orange Peeler

Gorgeous sunset on the coast we call home.

Sailboat on the Cape Fear River

A sailboat is moored on the Cape Fear River, in historic downtown Wilmington, NC, USA.

Surf City Sunset

The sun setting in Surf City, NC

Long wave on the coast, dawn on the sea, Tunisia

Long wave on the coast, dawn on the sea, Tunisia large foam waves in the sand, diagonal clouds, yellow light of dawn in the blue sky

Spiraling Nature

Awesome shot of a plant spiral

New born sea turtle walking to the sea

New born sea turtle walking to the sea

Hammock in a fairytale garden under apple trees in summer

Hammock in a fairytale garden under apple trees in summer

Aerial view of turquoise ocean wave reaching the coastline. Beautiful tropical beach from top view. Andaman sea in Thailand. Summer holiday vacation concept

Aerial view of turquoise ocean wave reaching the coastline. Beautiful tropical beach from top view. Andaman sea in Thailand. Summer holiday vacation concept

Rhododendron indicum (azalea) in full bloom

Close-up of pink Rhododendron indicum (azalea) flowers in full bloom

Aerial View of Beach

Overhead view of beach and waves at Wilmington, North Carolina.

Sunset over Wrightsville Beach, NC

The sun sets on the surf and sand in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Sunset over Wrightsville Beach, NC

The sun sets on the surf and sand in Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Surf Board Sunrise

A surf board rests in the sand on Wrightsville Beach, NC at sunrise.

big oak in the sunlight

View up in a big oak in the autumn sunlight

Topsail Beach

Topsail Beach, NC

Dolphins at Sunrise

Dolphins at sunrise in Surf City, NC

Shorebirds in the Topsail Sound

Shorebirds in the Topsail Sound

Beach Landscapes Topsail Inlet

Beach Landscapes Topsail Inlet

green leaves for background and wallpaper

closeup agave cactus, abstract natural pattern background and textures, dark blue toned

Rainbow Seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway in Northwestern North Carolina

A huge rainbow following a rainstorm seen from an overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Alleghany County, North Carolina.

There is Hope against all odds

Small plant growing from dried and cracked barren land

White Egret Ardea Heron Family Standing in Water Oregon

A white egret looking for food in the water. Western Oregon wetland area. Also called by the names common egret, great egret, large egret or a great white heron. Edited.

Topsail Island Tower after a Storm

Topsail Island Tower after a Storm

North Sea coast fence made of driftwood at the beach

North Sea coast fence made of driftwood at the beach

Shorebirds in the Sunrise

Shorebirds in the Sunrise

Direct Aerial Overview of a Vibrant Teal Ocean Seashore and Colorful Beach Umbrellas on Jupiter, Florida at Mid-Day During COVID-19 in April of 2021

Aerial Views of Colorful Beach Umbrellas on Jupiter Beach, Florida at Mid-Day During COVID-19 in April of 2021

Great Blue Heron Standing and Preening in a Lake

The great blue heron standing and preening in Greenfield Lake in Wilmington, NC

Commercial Fishing Trawler near Cape Lookout, North Carolina

Commercial fishing trawler with seagulls flying all around it near Cape Lookout, North Carolina.

Driftwood Roots Background

Driftwood on a Oregon beach.

Great egret walking in wetland in summertime nature

Great egret, ardea alba, walking in wetland in summertime nature. Animal with long yellow beak wading in swamp with reflection in water. White bird with long neck looking down.

Drone view of sea waves rolling on an empty white beach

Drone view of ocean blue water with sea waves rolling on an a large and empty white beach. Copy space on the right side.

Sea and Blue Sky Background.

Summer sunny day, blue sky, white clouds and water sea background. Blue Sky Background.

Beachy Heaven

Pretty plants on Wrightsville beach in North Carolina with sun rays peaking out from behind the clouds

Turquoise blue water color filled cloudy sunrise

Turquoise blue ocean water at sunrise with color filled cloudy sunrise at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Pool water texture. Background in summer vacation concept. Photo of water.

Pool water texture. Background in summer vacation concept. Photo of water.

Pelican standing on wooden post against blue sky, background with copy space

Pelican standing on wooden post against blue sky, background with copy space, full frame horizontal composition

Tricolored Heron – Egretta tricolor, formerly Louisiana heron, small species of heron native to coastal parts of the Americas, long legged water bird on the beach with waves, grey colour.

Tricolored Heron – Egretta tricolor, formerly Louisiana heron, small species of heron native to coastal parts of the Americas, long legged water bird on the beach with waves, grey colour.

Yellow Bellied Slider Covered in Seed Pods

A yellow bellied slider perched on a log in Greenfield Lake Wilmington, NC. Covered in seed pods

Blue water texture, blue mint water surface with rings and ripples. Spa concept background. Flat lay, copy space.

Water background. Blue water texture, blue mint water surface with rings and ripples. Spa concept background. Flat lay, top view, copy space.

Morning fog over a beautiful lake surrounded by pine forest stock photo

Morning fog over a beautiful lake surrounded by pine forest stock photo. Outdoors / Nature background

A squadron of Pelicans flying over the ocean.

A group of pelicans in flight with wings spread flying over the Gulf of Mexico at sunrise.

Beach

Beaches

Old boat abandoned on the coastline in Spain

Old abandoned ship on the coast of Spain.

Dark majestic wave cresting in golden morning light

Dark majestic wave cresting in golden morning light

Water splash background texture

Blue Water splash texture. Sunshine rippled surface perfect for swimming pool spa marketing

Sandpiper

Sandpiper looking for food on the beach

Worn Wooden Mountain Fence I

An old worn wooden fence atop Mount Mitchell seen in the dense fog of a cloud with spruce trees and fog behind.

Ocean waves forming under a dramatic golden sky at sunset with rainbow

Ocean waves forming under a dramatic golden sky at sunset with rainbow. Beauty in nature scene. Shot on the south east coast of Australia.

colorful hummingbird perched on a branch

close-up of colorful hummingbird perched on a branch in the Andean rainforest

Beautiful leafy tree canopy on a sunny summer’s day

View up the trunk into the leaves and branches of a tree in bright sunlight.

Sunrise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Sunrise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Waves

An aerial view of waves rolling into shore in North Carolina

Flock of pelicans in flight against cloudy sky

Flock of pelicans in flight against cloudy sky

Hammock swinging in yard

Close up shot of Hammock swinging in yard

Topsail Island North Carolina

Topsail Island North Carolina

Old snag washed by sea

A very old, bleached by sun and eaten by worms driftwood, washed to the pristine sandy beach of Andaman sea

American Oystercatcher

American Oystercatcher walking on the Beach