This is a collection of photos from the Carolinas from the past few years. Most are from the coastal areas, the barrier islands and wildlife refuges near the coast.

Panoramic view of Milky Way galaxy over a marshy area with a dirt road on Ocracoke, reflecting water, and distant trees at twilight.
Sunset over a lake with silhouettes of trees, orange sky, and sun reflection on water.
Stone bridge over a rocky stream in a forested area with green trees.
Wild horse walking on a sandy beach near the ocean.
Three white ibises wading in shallow water with grassy background.
Shot of Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk at sunset, with vibrant orange and yellow sky.
Sunset over Pamlico Sound with silhouetted trees and a bird in the sky. Shot taken in Ocracoke, NC.
A wild horse standing in a grassy field, on Shackleford Banks, looking back over its shoulder.
Cape Lookout Lighthouse with black and white diamond pattern on a sandy beach, surrounded by trees, under a cloudy sky.
A colorful male wood duck standing on wooden stumps near a pond, with green foliage and fallen leaves around it.
Lighthouse under a starry night sky
Group of brown pelicans on a sandbar near water, one in flight.
Four seagulls flying in a clear blue sky.
Two wild horses standing close together on a sandy beach area with sparse grass, surrounded by blurred greenery in the background.
Black bird perched on a branch against a white background
Osprey landing on tree branch with green leaves
Black bear walking through tall grass in a forested area.
A river otter in tall grass, looking at the camera.
Red bridge over tranquil pond surrounded by trees.
A brown bird with a long beak camouflaged in grass and twigs.
Bald eagle in flight against a clear sky
Two American wigeons swimming on a calm blue lake, facing each other closely.
Osprey perched on a tree branch against a blue sky
A coyote walking on a gravel path with grassy background.
A black bear walking on a gravel road with tall grass and yellow flowers in the background.
Hawk taking off from a tree branch against a blue sky.
Two ospreys sitting in their nest made of twigs, against a clear blue sky.
Me with a flashlight standing on an Ocracoke beach under a starry sky with the Milky Way.
A heron standing in shallow water
An osprey flying with a fish in its talons against a clear blue sky.
Bald eagle flying with wings spread, cloudy sky background
Janie and I on an Ocracoke beach under a starry sky with the Milky Way visible.