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Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

A few years ago, I wrote how it pays to be patient in landscape photography.  This was one of those days.....

Our drive to Hatteras Island had been rainy and grey offering no hope of a beautiful sunset.  It always amazes me how quickly a moment can turn from one emotion to the next.  I had been feeling disappointed by the weather when in what seemed like just a flash, the sky lit up in a brilliant display of hope, beauty, and inspiration.  We pulled off at the first turnout we reached for Pea Island Wildlife Refuge and I ran as fast and as far as I could into the refuge with my new Sony 100-400 mm lens to get a little more reach.  It was a beautiful sunset show that lasted just a few moments but every single second was worthwhile.

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

Storm cloud sunset photography, pea island, cape hatteras photographer

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