Busy, busy, busy. That describes my life since coming back from vacation. Partly, I’m so busy because I leave again on Tuesday for San Francisco (I have business in San Jose, but since I was renting a car and the flights were cheaper to SFO, I decided to fly into there). Afterwards, I have four extra days out there and plan to head up into the Sierras and over to my old stomping grounds around Virginia City, Nevada. I’m looking forward to the trip and seeing folks I haven’t seen in years. Since I’ve not had time for any new stories, I thought I’d share a few photos from my trip to North Carolina. Enjoy!
This shot was taken right after sunset (I missed it!) at Fort Fisher (read my previous blog entry). You're looking across the Cape Fear River at Sunny Point, a military ammunition shipping terminal. No smoking please.
This is Johnny Mercer's Pier at Wrightsville Beach. I shot the photo right before sunrise. Johnny Mercer's use to be a nice wooden pier that would rock with the waves, but a few hurricanes did it in and they replaced it with a concrete one that they charge you to walk on. I liked the wooden piers better; you now have to go to Carolina or Kure Beach to find one of them.
We had the beach all to ourselves! (Not really, this is Masonboro Island, you have to have a boat to get over to it so it is never crowded.
Another shot of Masonboro Island
Sunrise at Wrightsville Beach. It looks like those pelicans spent the night at a Comfort Inn.
This shot was taken right after sunset (I missed it!) at Fort Fisher (read my previous blog entry). You're looking across the Cape Fear River at Sunny Point, a military ammunition shipping terminal. No smoking please.
This is Johnny Mercer's Pier at Wrightsville Beach. I shot the photo right before sunrise. Johnny Mercer's use to be a nice wooden pier that would rock with the waves, but a few hurricanes did it in and they replaced it with a concrete one that they charge you to walk on. I liked the wooden piers better; you now have to go to Carolina or Kure Beach to find one of them.
We had the beach all to ourselves! (Not really, this is Masonboro Island, you have to have a boat to get over to it so it is never crowded.
Another shot of Masonboro Island
Sunrise at Wrightsville Beach. It looks like those pelicans spent the night at a Comfort Inn. 
Sage, the photos are great - and the last one is fantastic!! I might have to steal it!
ReplyDeleteThe last two are pure poetry. If I do write a verse or two based on those, can I display the photos on my blog?. With due credits to you, of course!
ReplyDeleteWish you a happy journey and more photographs!
What a sunrise...wow. Great pics! I can't wait to move and experience the beaches of Carolina!
ReplyDelete*patience...patience...patience*
Kenju and Gautami, feel free to use those photos. If you need a higher definitation copy, let me know as the ones I post here have been resized to 25% of the original size.
ReplyDeleteKontan, thanks and good luck on your move. One bit of warning, the water on the Carolina coast is never the bathtub temps of the Gulf!
Those are great photos and that's a nice area, too. My mom lives near Ashville and I was stationed at Fort Bragg for a couple years, but I never got a chance to get to the coast. I have been to South of tbe Border, though. What is my problem, anyway?
ReplyDeleteMichele sent me.
gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip!
Echo Diane's remarks!! :o)
ReplyDeleteSage: This is fantastic! I love the pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteJon, in my previous blog post, I noted the ironic twist about Ft. Bragg's name.
ReplyDeleteDiane, thanks, may your trip also be safe and fun (as we cross paths--heading in different directions--in what used to be the "friendly skies").
Karen, I thought of blogging about Obama and campaign finance, but decided not too. :)
Michael, thanks.
I went all the way down and I am glad I did so I wouldn't miss you lying around on the beach! And to see how well you are doing in your Summer Reading Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been walked on Mercer's pier since the old wooden one. I like those best too. One of the few nostalgic things Myrtle still has! All your pictures are great. Looks like an excellent time had by all...be careful on your next endeavor and have fun with your friends you'll be catching up with!
These are fram worthy! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, Sage! I love the view of the skies in these beach photos. I know the last one is a favorite, but I like the one of the pier (even if it's not wooden)...the sky and the water look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNo one paints a place as richly as you do. I've just added NC to my list of must-visit places, thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteSafe travels west, my friend. Can't wait to see what you capture for us along the way.
Have a good trip.
ReplyDeleteYou Southern folk sure do love your Johnny Mercer. I always associated him more with Savannah, GA than N.C.
ReplyDeleteWave if you drive past Google. :)
ReplyDeleteThis place surely gives u the anticipated long sunny days, buddy. Nice pics.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how close I was to NC when I was in Myrtle Beach, until I was looking at the map later.
ReplyDeleteI should build a pier and charge people to walk on it. Eh, insurance costs would probably eat up any profits.
Beautiful photos and peaceful! Enjoy your travels.
ReplyDeleteOne would think that since I just returned from the beach myself that these photos wouldn't fill me with longing to be back on one.
ReplyDeleteOne would be wrong.
(And what are the first three letters of my word verification? Sea. Nice.)
Beautiful pictures! We just got back from Fernandina Beach and Cumberland Island. I think you'd like the island...
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