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Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle.

This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. 

If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. 

Thank you for stopping by.

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Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle.

This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. 

If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. 

Thank you for stopping by.

#NC #Sunset #Bridge #OBX #BonnerBridge #colorful #roadtrip #weekend #goldenhour #beaches #abandoned #USA #beach #history
One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound.  This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze.

Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

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My first attempt at a serious panorama of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse provides an ideal location since it faces the right direction to compose such a panorama while maintaining the balance in the image. 

This shot is composed of 6 vertical shots shot at 30 degrees of rotation and merged in Photoshop. Added to the usual difficulties of shooting and composing a panorama at night, this night was crazy hot with nighttime temperature in the mid 80s, no breeze and humidity so high that the lens had to be wiped after every exposure. On top of it, the mosquitoes had a field day running rings around me and no amount of bug spray helped. But in spite of all that, I managed to walk away with an image and experience that does appeal to me.
The Cape Henry lighthouse located on Fort Story near Virginia Beach always gives me a wonderful sense of nostalgia.

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Virginia Beach Convention Center

Northeast Virginia Beach

First Landing State Park (vapaa-ajan puisto) ja Neptune Statue ovat näkemisen arvoisia kohteessa Northeast Virginia Beach vieraillessasi.

Northeast Virginia Beach
Sandbridge

Sandbridge

Sandbridge tunnetaan rannoista ja puistoista. Sandbridgen ranta on myös suosittu kohde alueella.

Sandbridge
Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

Bodie Islandin majakka ja Oregon Inlet Fishing Center ovat näkemisen arvoisia kohteessa South Nags Head vieraillessasi.

South Nags Head
OBX

Whalehead Beach

Jos vietät aikaa kohteessa Whalehead Beach, Currituck Beach ja Corolla Beach ovat näkemisen arvoisia nähtävyyksiä.

Whalehead Beach
Dam Neck

Dam Neck

Sandbridgen ranta ja Croatan Beach ovat näkemisen arvoisia kohteessa Dam Neck vieraillessasi.

Dam Neck
Walking the beach of Corolla.

Ocean Sands

Jos vietät aikaa kohteessa Ocean Sands, Corolla Beach ja Outer Banks Beaches ovat näkemisen arvoisia nähtävyyksiä.

Ocean Sands
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg

3.5 out of 5
3601 Ironbound Rd Williamsburg VA
Hinta on 86 € per yö ajalle 24.2. viiva 25.2.
86 €
24.2.–25.2.
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Yövy tässä golfin pelaamiseen sopivassa lomakeskuksessa kohteessa Williamsburg. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, ilmaisesta pysäköinnistä ja aamiaisesta (lisämaksusta). ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3 410 arvostelua)
Great stay

Arvosteltu 17.2.2026

Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG

Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG

3 out of 5
2101 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Hinta on 113 € per yö ajalle 18.3. viiva 19.3.
113 €
18.3.–19.3.
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Yövy tässä rannalla sijaitsevassa hotellissa kohteessa Virginia Beach. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, rannasta ja aamiaisesta (lisämaksusta). Asiakkaamme ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1 003 arvostelua)
Great staff and location

Arvosteltu 16.2.2026

Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)

3 out of 5
1801 Atlantic Ave Virginia Beach VA
Hinta on 93 € per yö ajalle 24.2. viiva 25.2.
93 €
24.2.–25.2.
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Yövy tässä rannalla sijaitsevassa hotellissa kohteessa Virginia Beach. Nauti ilmaisesta aamiaisesta, ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä ja rannasta. Asiakkaamme kehuvat ...
8,4/10 Very Good! (2 506 arvostelua)
My stay compels me to leave a mixed review. Lets start with the pros, the hotel is very clean and the staff is hospitable to guest with a friendly report with each other. The complimentary breakfast is well done. The biscuits were my favorite as you can tell they are homemade. The cons, I was somehow ...

Arvosteltu 17.2.2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Alin löytämämme hinta viimeisten 24 tunnin aikana 1 yölle ja 2 aikuiselle. Hinnat ja saatavuus voivat muuttua. Muita ehtoja saatetaan soveltaa.
Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony

3.5 out of 5
101 Saint Andrews Dr Williamsburg VA
Yövy tässä golfin pelaamiseen sopivassa hotellissa kohteessa Williamsburg. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, 2 ulkouima-altaasta ja 2 porealtaasta. Asiakkaamme ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (1 005 arvostelua)
Room’s are fine. Resort area is nice. Been going for years, but the 20 a night parking fee is ridiculous.

Arvosteltu 17.2.2026

Marriott's Manor Club at Ford's Colony
Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia

3 out of 5
2207 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Yövy tässä rannalla sijaitsevassa huoneistohotellissa kohteessa Virginia Beach. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, ilmaisesta pysäköinnistä ja rannasta. Asiakkaamme ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (1 189 arvostelua)
The staff was excellent: attentive, friendly, and respectful 24 hours a day. The hotel has a recycling chute/bin in the hall which is a plus in my book. And the lobby coffee maker grinds the beans for fresh coffee. Parking is limited, but we always found a spot. Luggage carts are limited; we had ...

Arvosteltu 16.2.2026

Ocean Sands Resort, Oceanfront, Virginia Beach by Vacatia
The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort

3 out of 5
424 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA
Yövy tässä huoneistohotellissa kohteessa Virginia Beach. Nauti ilmaisesta Wi-Fi-yhteydestä, ilmaisesta pysäköinnistä ja kuntokeskuksesta. Asiakkaamme kehuvat ...
7,8/10 Good! (1 463 arvostelua)
Clean room and friendly staff

Arvosteltu 15.2.2026

The Ocean Key Virginia Beach Resort
Alin löytämämme hinta viimeisten 24 tunnin aikana 1 yölle ja 2 aikuiselle. Hinnat ja saatavuus voivat muuttua. Muita ehtoja saatetaan soveltaa.

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