Lifeguard Stand 5936

An empty lifeguard stand on a tranquil winter day, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Beach 3058

Blooming sea oats in the dunes, Outer Banks, NC

Peeking Bird 545

This tiny bird keeps a close eye on the photographer while trying to nap on the beach, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Oats 3546

Sea oats in bloom with fluffy white clouds and a Carolina blue sky in the background, Outer Banks, NC

Curious Gull 472

This curious gull eyes the photographer, Outer Banks, NC

Steps 1265

Sand-covered steps across the dunes and blooming sea oats on a summer day, Outer Banks, NC

Outer Banks Spaceship B&W

An alien rests outside a "Futuro Home" at the Outer Banks, NC

Outer Banks Spaceship

An alien rests outside a "Futuro Home" at the Outer Banks, NC

Bird 4700

A female Grackle holds on to the stalk of a blooming sea oat, Outer Banks, NC

Blessed 2551

Abandoned hat says it well, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Bodie Light 6893

Bodie Lighthouse with puffy white clouds in the background, Nags Head, NC

Willets 380

Three Willets resting, Outer Banks, NC

Avalon 359

Gulls soar on a pretty day near Avalon Pier, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Birds 526

Grackles rest on a beach fence, a lone female among them, Nags Head, NC

Birds 781

Tiny shorebirds at the water's edge, Outer Banks, NC