NORTH CAROLINA

The Atlantic Ocean was my introduction to the natural world- my family has vacationed along the North Carolina Coastline for generations and I consider my time with my family as one of my biggest sources of inspiration.

A person running on the beach during sunset, with the ocean waves in the background.
Group of people sitting on beach chairs and blankets on the sand, silhouetted against a setting sun, with clouds in the sky.
People sitting on a beach with Golden Retrievers playing in the sand, enjoying drinks and relaxing.
A woman lying on a beach chair pouring water from a can over her face, smiling and enjoying the sun, with a towel and other beach items around her.
Close-up of a smiling man with blue eyes, wearing a black cap, on a sandy beach during sunset.
Person running through ocean water during sunset or sunrise.
Woman relaxing on a beach chair, wearing black bikini top and shorts, holding a can of beer, with sandy beach and ocean in the background during sunset.
An elderly woman on the beach appears to be practicing yoga or dance movements as a younger woman in the background performs a handstand on the sand, with the ocean and sky in the distance during dusk.
A black dog running on the beach at sunset with three people in the background, two adults and a child, and cloudy sky.
A person silhouette catching a frisbee at dusk on the beach with a clear sky and clouds in the background.
Silhouette of a young boy playing with a ball against a twilight sky with scattered clouds.
A life vest floating on turbulent water with foamy waves.
Young girl in a colorful swimsuit playing with a ball at the beach, splashing water, with waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Person swimming in the ocean with waves and water splashes during the daytime.
Seagulls flying over a sandy beach with one standing bird and two flying birds.
Choppy waters with brownish tint on a body of water.
Children and adults swimming in the ocean near a sandy beach with waves, and two people walking along the shoreline in the background.
Two boys fishing from a wooden dock on a river, with green marshland and cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a person's hand holding a small crab caught in a black mesh fishing net.
Fish trapped in a fishing net underwater.
Close-up of a person’s hands, with one hand holding a yellow thread and the other hand manipulating it, suggesting they are sewing or repairing fabric.
A small, curled, light-colored insect shell on a wooden surface with visible grain and knots.
A river with a small crocodile swimming in the water near the bottom right corner of the image, with grassy banks and trees in the background, overcast sky.
A woman with wet hair on the beach faces a large black dog with white markings, both gazing at each other, with the woman's hand on the dog's chest.
Sunset over calm ocean waters with a large, dark cloud formation in the sky, bathed in shades of pink, purple, and orange.
Night sky filled with stars and wispy clouds.
Close-up of water ripples reflecting sunlight during sunset.
A wooden boardwalk leading to the beach during sunset, with the sky showing a crescent moon and calm water in the background.
Tall golden-brown grasses growing along the edge of a body of water, with their reflection visible in the water.
DSC07625.jpg
Dark silhouette of a hill with a wooden railing at sunset or sunrise, crescent moon in the sky with gradient colors from orange to blue, and blurred lights in the distance.
A person with short dark hair facing a starry sky or galaxy, with some visible colorful nebulae in the background.
A dark underwater scene with faint light blue and greenish hues, possibly showing small luminous marine creatures or particles.
A man sitting on a surfboard in the ocean with a rainbow in the cloudy sky above.
Two people kite surfing on the ocean, with two kites flying in the sky and waves in the foreground.
Blurred image of a person water skiing on a lake, wearing a black life vest and sunglasses, with a fishing boat or similar vessel visible in the background.
A group of beach sandals and slippers on the sand near a sand dune with a beach and ocean in the background.