Eric Loy Photography

July Photo Roundup: Coast, Mountains, and Piedmont

Posted on Mon - Jul 27th, 2015 by NC-Culture Posted in Of Special Interest .

Carolina Shelling

On Facebook

Shells of Shackleford Banks

Shackleford Banks Shells
Carolina Shelling

OBX Beach Bum

On Facebook

Asheville Access, OBX

“Asheville Access”
OBX Beach Bum

Terrah Hewett

On Facebook

Although Terrah does not have a professional photography page, you can “follow” her on Facebook thru the above link.

Holden Beach Mailbox

The mailbox is kept stocked with a pen and paper, for those inclined to leave a message or story, or even a fishing report, if so inclined, according to the link above. The only request is that you leave the items for the next person who feels a need to write…

Terrah Hewett
Holden Beach Mailbox

Topsail Island Local Artist

On Facebook

Topsail Island, NC

Shrimpers
Topsail Island Local Artist

Eric Loy Photography

On Facebook

“It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature”

“It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature”
Eric Loy Photography

Charles Hardin

On Facebook

Charles does not maintain a Facebook photo page, however, you can “follow” him by clicking the highlighted “Facebook” name above

“Haybales”

Haybales
Charles Hardin, photographer

Mark VanDyke Photography

On Facebook

Grassy Ridge NC

(Roan Highlands)

Grassy Ridge
Mark VanDyke Photography

Keith Green

On Facebook

Although Keith no longer maintains a photography page, you can “follow” him on Facebook by clicking his highlighted name above

Oak Island NC

Oak Island
Keith Green, photographer

Mark’s Images: the World Through My Eyes

On Facebook

Calabash NC

mostly known for “calabash style” seafood, Mark was able to also capture some of the superior fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Fireworks

Calabash Fireworks
Mark’s Images: The World Through My Eyes

O’Malley Photography

On Facebook

Core Sound

Cedar Island NC

“Electric Blue”

“Electric Blue”
O’Malley Photography

Raised in a Barn Farm

On Facebook

Chocowinity, NC

Chocowinity is a Tuscarora Indian word, meaning otter or little otters.

Blounts Creek
Raised in a Barn Farm

Raised in a Barn Farm

Coastal Photos, Popular with our Followers: April, 2015

Posted on Thu - Apr 2nd, 2015 by NC-Culture Posted in Coastal .

Melynda Snead, photographer

Sneads Ferry, NC

Melynda Snead is a frequent contributor to a Facebook page called Behind Barz, one that we highly recommend for those in the biking community that likes to keep us with motorcycle events. We are very fortunate that she is also willing to share with us, and it is easy to see why with the following photo.

Behind Barz

On Facebook

At one point, Sneads Ferry was actually home to an operating ferry, although that has now been replaced with a bridge. It is also home to the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, a popular festival well attended each year.

Sneads Ferry
Melynda Sullivan Snead

O’Malley Photography

On Facebook

Cedar Island clouds

Cedar Island is a jump-off spot for the Ocracoke ferry.

Cedar Island storm
O’Malley Photography

OBX Beach Bum

On Facebook

OBX Beach Bum, photographer

Marcus Gay, photographer

Pasquotank County, NC

Pasquotank County, NC
Marcus Gay, photographer

Keith Green, photographer

Oak Island Lighthouse

Please see lighthouse link for tour information

Oak Island, NC

Oak Island Lighthouse
Keith Green, photographer

Sand Life Photography

On Facebook

Corolla wild horses

To learn how you can help keep these horses, please visit Corolla Wild Horse Fund. They face a variety of problems, with challenges from construction, etc. Please be sure, if visiting an area that has NC wild horses, to fill in all holes on beach if making sand castles. These holes create a huge problem for the horses. Use extreme road caution, also, as NC has had horses hit.

There are many restrictions, and you can find all that apply at the following links.

Corolla Wild Horse Fund

On Facebook

Wild horses
Sand Life Photography

Barbara Bair Goodman, owner at Tazy’s Burger and Grill

On Facebook

Barbara of Tazy’s is a avid fan of flowers, and often sends NC Culture some of her favorites. The perfection of this caught the eye of many.

Camellia
Barbara Bair Goodman of Tazy’s Burger and Grill in Wilmington

Eric Loy Photography

On Facebook

Tar River

215 miles long, the Tar River becomes the Pamlico River once it reaches the bridge on Hwy 17 in Washington, NC

Tar River NC
Eric Loy Photography

GregDiesel Landscape Photography

On Facebook

Portsmouth Island

Due to Portsmouth Island being so isolated, there are several things you should know before planning a visit: for example, be sure to arm yourself with bug repellant, boat access only, etc. Please see link for more details on this fascinating part of our state. The church itself is closed due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Portsmouth Island
GregDiesel Landscape Photography

Outer Banks NC Local Artist Page

Mark Lemmon

On Facebook

Avon Pier

On Facebook

The Avon Fishing Pier will be opening on April 3rd this year.

Avon Pier
Outer Banks NC Local Artist Page

Our Coastal Photo Round-up, March 13, 2015

Posted on Thu - Mar 12th, 2015 by NC-Culture Posted in Coastal .

Jeff Byar is not a NC resident, however, he often visits the Oak Island area. We are very grateful he allowed us to include this wonderful starfish photo in our roundup.

Starfish at Oak Island, NC
Jeff Byar, photographer

Daniel Pullen Photography

On Instagram

Seal

*although most of our NC seals are grey seals, we do occasionally have other ones, such as the harp seal, land on our beaches. Due to that, I have supplied a general link for seals..there are roughly 33 different types of seals still alive, with over 50 types extinct.

Seal on NC coast
Daniel Pullen Photography

Town of Surf City

On Facebook

Storm front and sunrise over the Atlantic in Surf City, NC.

Storm Front Moving In
Town of Surf City, NC

Sunrise
Town of Surf City, NC

Matt Lusk Photography

On Facebook

Waves
Matt Lusk Photography

Darlyne Clapp

Kure Beach Local Artist

on Facebook

Kure Beach, NC

Kure Beach, NC
Kure Beach Local Artist

CyesEye Photography

On Facebook

Beaufort County, NC

Beaufort County, NC
CyesEye Photography

O’Malley Photography

On Facebook

Cedar Island, NC

Cedar Island is a jump off spot for the Cedar Island/Ocracoke ferry in NC.

Cedar Island, NC
O’Malley Photography

Outer Banks NC Local Artist Page

On Facebook

Hatteras Lighthouse

With 257 steps, the National Park Service equates climbing the Hatteras Light much like “climbing a 12 story building”, however, there are several landing areas for resting.

Ticket information:

Climbing tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for senior citizens (62 or older), children (11 and under, and at least 42″ tall), and the disabled. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be purchased in-person at the site the day of the climb. There are no advance ticket sales for regular climbs.

Ticket sales begin at 8:15 am and climbs begin at 9 am, running every 10 minutes with a limit of 30 visitors per climb. Ticket sales close at 4:30 pm in the spring and fall, and 5:30 pm the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Ticket holders should arrive at the base of the lighthouse five minutes prior to their ticketed climb time.

Special night climbing tours are offered weekly during the summer months, on Thursdays from May 28th to September 3rd, 2015. Check the schedule of events or park newspaper for the weekly tour schedule.

Ticket sales for the weekly night climbs may be purchased in person at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Ticket Booth beginning two days before the tour. Advanced purchase of tickets is required, and the tickets do sell out fast, so be sure to stop by as soon as they go on sale.

Climbing tours may be booked in advance for some school groups.