The beach never fails to deliver something new...(edited to add a migrating Monarch)

[mnhtnbb]

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This morning Snowy and I went for a walk at sunrise.












Around mid-day, I went out to see if I could get a good shot of the sparkle on the ocean from the sun, and was delighted to
find another visitor riding the wild mustard in the wind.









A Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) from the Brushfoots (Nymphalidae family)




Later in the afternoon I noticed lots and lots of Monarchs are migrating through here. They are tough to shoot because when they land they don't stay put for long. I was lucky to get one shot of this guy.



End of the day captured after coming home from dinner

[Kittycow]

1. Oh how beautiful!

It seems like you can never get enough pictures of the ocean... like you could just snap away for hours.

Good job and thanks for posting some peaceful moments for us to enjoy.

[mnhtnbb]

2. I am drawn to the ocean. It's my favorite place.

And it's a great subject for photography providing so many moods and colors as the light and weather changes.

[MFM008]

3. awesome pictures!

more please lol.

[mnhtnbb]

4. I'm here until Sunday.

There may be more!

[fierywoman]

5. Big *mwahs* to you and thanks for sharing -- where is this?

[mnhtnbb]

8. Emerald Isle, NC

[we can do it]

30. A little down coast from us in Rehoboth Beach😎

[niyad]

6. so breathtakingly beautiful--thank you so much for sharing them with us!!

[Cracklin Charlie]

7. Number 5

Well, all of them. But, number 5...

Lovely!

[mnhtnbb]

9. The photo doesn't really do it justice.

We were walking back to the house--my back was to the sunrise--and I turned to see all these rays coming down
from the sun through the clouds.

This is an unedited photo. I may play with it a bit to see if I can enhance the rays without making it look retouched.
It was just a beautiful sight.

[mountain grammy]

10. Living in land locked Colorado

but planning on November and December in Myrtle Beach, SC. Can't wait for daily walks on the beach!

Beautiful photos,, thank you.

[Duppers]

11. Wow!

Again, amazing!

[BigmanPigman]

12. At first I thought you were showing photos from

one of the beaches in San Diego but then I read "sunrise" and realized this was the East Coast. Very pretty and well done.

[Mira]

13. These are overpoweringly beautiful

and now the beach is calling me to visit again. I'm glad you post these. They need to be seen.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

14. Oh my goodness, those are stunning.

What beach is it? (If you don't mind saying.)

I've taken a lot of beach photos, but seldom do they convey the beauty of the moment.

[mnhtnbb]

15. Emerald Isle, NC

My favorite of the beaches I've been to in NC. We live in Chapel Hill so coming to the beach is pretty easy. October is my favorite time of year here, too. Beach faces south, so the sunrise is actually over the ocean in fall, winter, and spring. Emerald Isle is on the southwest part of the Outer Banks and is called the Crystal Coast here.

It's also almost all beach houses--no hotels--and no high-rises. There are a few inexpensive old motels, but not beach front.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

16. Sounds lovely. Looks like you're about the same distance from Emerald Isle as we are from

most of the South Jersey Beaches. We haven't been able to make it down there nearly enough in the past couple of years. Just a few mostly day trips.

Can't afford to go and stay in-season any more, so the last few times we stayed for more than a couple of days, we did October. Love the lack of crowds. And the somewhat cooler weather.

Here's one of the better shots I got from our day trip to Cape May on September 1st of this year. Had to trek a quite a ways away from the crowds to get to that spot. Put down a blanket about an hour beforehand and waited for sunset. Then, just as it really began, another photographer came and set up right in front of us! Very odd. Had to reposition. I don't like people in my shots. (Unless, you know, I'm taking pix of people!)

[mnhtnbb]

18. Beautiful!

We tend to come off season, too. Much less expensive and, of course, fewer people.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

17. By the way, I don't actually claim to be a photographer.

I have a crappy point and shoot camera and don't know much about photography. I just enjoy taking photos of things I like and trying to capture a notion of why. Maybe learning, and improving, little by little.

[mnhtnbb]

19. Photography is a hobby for me.

There are some professional photogs who are members of this forum, but most of us are amateurs. For me, it's all about your eye: being able to recognize what makes a good subject or composition. It doesn't take fancy equipment or lenses to capture a great shot.

I have learned a lot hanging out on this forum from members and studying the photos that we all share. It's a very friendly and supportive group. I hope you'll feel free to share more of your shots and participate in the contests each month. We have a lot of fun with them!

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

25. Thanks. I've been meaning to check out this photography group but just haven't gotten around to it

before now. I've always just taken pix for myself. Very little sharing. I have a masters in Educational Tech & Design, so I have a little training in visual design. But nothing specific to photography.

A group like this does seem a great way to learn more about the subject in a casual way. I'll try to get more involved. Though, I'm also always trying to spend less time on line, so, must find a balance!

[TNNurse]

20. I am currently on Topsail Island NC.

My photos are not this good, but it has been beautiful.

[mnhtnbb]

22. Enjoy!

Weather was gorgeous today.

[happy feet]

21. You're a wonderful photographer!

Thank-you so much for sharing.🐇

[mnhtnbb]

23. I have fun with my hobby. Thanks!

[Adsos Letter]

24. These are beautiful!

Absolutely gorgeous.

[MLAA]

26. Gorgeous, you are a very talented photographer!

[MFM008]

27. The last

Maybe the best to me.
Great pictures.

[Beartracks]

28. "Ride the Wild Mustard"

There's a song title or poem in there somewhere... or maybe a special brand of spicy condiment.

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[mnhtnbb]

29. Really.

That butterfly stayed on the wild mustard for several minutes while it was blowing in the sea breeze. It was amazing. I had to wait for the breeze
to stop to shoot.

The Monarchs wouldn't stay put for 2 seconds when they landed. It was such a difference.

[locks]

31. So grateful to have

you show us our beautiful ocean, Buckeye, Monarch, and wild mustard. Just hoping we don't destroy them.

[mnhtnbb]

32. Yes. There is so much beauty in our world.

The Republicans do not seem to care or feel a responsibility to preserve and protect it for future generations. They scare me. I'm 66 and figure if I'M lucky I might have 20 more years. I am really concerned what this beach will look like by then.