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"Sunsets and Salty Air"

Surf City, NC 📍

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This photo from Surf City captures a peaceful yet powerful coastal moment. The image shows a golden sunrise breaking through a low line of clouds, casting warm rays across the horizon. A lone seabird perches atop a weathered wooden pole standing in the rolling ocean waves — a symbol of calm solitude amid the rhythmic energy of the sea. The reflection of the sunlight on the water adds texture and depth, balancing serenity with motion.
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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"Guardian of the Pier"

Fort Myers Beach 📍

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This photo shows a pelican perched on a wooden railing by the water. The pelican, with its long beak and textured feathers, is the main subject in sharp focus. Behind it, the background is softly blurred, revealing a lively beach scene with colorful umbrellas, beachgoers, palm trees, and a bright blue sky. The overall mood is tropical, summery, and relaxed, with the pelican looking almost regal as it surveys the scene.
September 16, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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"The Sun's First Kisses of the Morning"

Surf City Pier, NC 📍

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This is a stunning coastal photograph showing the sun rising over the horizon. The glowing orb of the sun is half-immersed in the ocean, casting warm hues of orange, pink, and purple across the sky and reflecting lightly on the water. A wooden pier extends into the ocean from the left, its silhouetted structure adding depth to the scene. On the pier, a few people stand watching the view, adding a human element to the tranquil seascape. The gentle waves in the foreground give the photo movement and texture, contrasting beautifully with the calm expanse of the sky and ocean.
September 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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"Sunrise Magic"

Surf City, NC 📍

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The photo shows a stunning beach sunset scene captured through a crystal ball. The glass sphere reflects the vibrant orange and yellow hues of the setting sun, the wooden pier, and the gentle waves of the ocean — but upside down, as crystal ball photography inverts the image. The sun glows warmly over the horizon, casting shimmering reflections on the water, while the crystal ball offers a surreal and artistic perspective of the same view. The wooden surface beneath the ball adds texture, grounding the dreamy composition.
September 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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"Tranquil Sunrise"

Surf City Pier, NC 📍
Shortly before Hurricane Florence damaged it in 2018.

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This photo of the Surf City Pier in North Carolina is a strong example of atmospheric seascape photography. 1. Composition: The rule of thirds is expertly applied—pier on the left third, sun on the right third, horizon dividing top and bottom. The silhouettes of the people and pier provide clear visual interest without distracting from the natural beauty. The symmetry and geometry of the pier’s supports add structure and contrast against the flowing waves. 2. Lighting & Color: Golden hour is captured at its peak—intense orange hues dominate, creating a warm, moody tone. The glowing sun sits perfectly on the horizon, almost touching the water, giving a feeling of closure or calm. Silhouettes are crisp, with no blown-out highlights except for the sun itself, which is expected. 3. Mood & Storytelling: It feels tranquil and contemplative. The figures on the pier suggest quiet observation or connection with nature—fishing, talking, or just watching the sunset. The waves rolling in, subtly highlighted, bring a sense of motion and balance to the stillness of the sun and pier. 4. Technical Execution: Exposure is well-controlled—maintaining detail in the darker foreground while handling the brightness of the sun. Focus is sharp, particularly in the silhouetted elements and waves in the foreground.
April 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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"Under the Pier"

2019
Surf City Pier, NC 📍

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A view through the support beams of Surf City Pier, in North Carolina as the sun rises. The sky is golden and the waves splashing against the pier give a dream-like vibe.
June 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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"Salty Scars"

Surf City Pier, NC 📍
Shortly after Hurricane Florence damaged it in 2018. Cellphone photo.

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This photo beautifully captures the Surf City Beach Pier at sunrise. The pier stretches gracefully into the ocean, silhouetted against a stunning explosion of colors—vivid oranges, fiery reds, warm yellows, and soft purples—painted across the sky and perfectly mirrored in the wet sand and shallow water. A small, foamy wave rolls into the foreground, giving the image a dynamic, lively feel. The mood is both peaceful and powerful, with nature putting on a dramatic, almost surreal show.
April 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Surf City Pier, NC 📍
March 2018.

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A crystal ball sits on a wooden railing covered in lichen, overlooking Surf City Beach at sunrise. The sky is a radiant color blue with clouds while the rising sun provides a golden color to the horizon. In the distance the Surf City Pier can be seen.
June 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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"Storms may come, but the Sun will always shine the next day"

Surf City Pier, NC 📍
Shortly after Hurricane Florence damaged it in 2018.

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The image depicts a serene beach scene at sunrise, with the Surf City Pier extending into the ocean. The sky is painted with hues of orange and yellow, while the sun rising over the water's horizon. The pier is damaged by Hurricane Florence, but still lined with people, some of whom are fishing, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. This photograph captures a peaceful moment on a beach at sunrise, with a pier stretching out into the ocean. The vibrant colors of the sky create a stunning backdrop for the scene, while the people on the pier add a sense of activity to the otherwise calm environment.
April 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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"Message in a Bottle"

Surf City, NC 📍

#BlueskyArtShow #Summer #messageinabottle #bottle
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The photo captures a serene beach scene at sunset. In the foreground, there’s a small glass bottle with a cork, containing a rolled-up scroll tied with a bright red ribbon—resembling a “message in a bottle.” The bottle is partly embedded in wet sand near the water's edge, reflecting the golden light of the setting sun. Gentle bubbles and ripples surround it, adding texture to the smooth surface of the wet sand. In the background, the horizon glows with warm hues of orange, yellow, and hints of blue as the sun sets, casting its reflection across the water. A pier stretches into the distance, silhouetted against the sky. The overall mood of the photo is peaceful, romantic, and slightly mysterious, evoking themes of love, secrets, and timeless messages carried by the sea.
September 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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"Under the Pier"

Surf City Pier, NC 📍

#BlueskyArtShow #Underneath
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View looking down the length of the underside of a pier in North Carolina. The waves are crashing against the structure while the sunrise illuminates the waves.
May 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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"Lonely Sunset"

Surf City, NC 📍
March 2018.

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A silhouetted wooden post structure stands in the shallow, calm water of a beach at sunset. The posts are dark and prominent against the vibrant colors of the sky. The sky transitions from an orange-yellow at the horizon to shades of rose and purple higher up. A small, dark bird is perched on the top cross-piece of the structure. The water is a dark, muted blue, with small waves breaking gently near the shore. A few small, indistinct shapes of birds or other small objects are also visible in the sky, further emphasizing the quiet, serene atmosphere.
June 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM