Pastel Sunrise in Buxton | Outer Banks Photography

Sunrise in Buxton, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Outer Banks, North Carolina

When I walked onto the beach at dawn and saw the low lying clouds and the haze from the wind off the water, I had low expectations. I figured I'd spend my time combing the beach, looking for shells, chasing birds, and watching the waves break. But sometimes, the most beautiful moments are hidden behind our expectations, if only we're patient enough to wait them out. ⠀As the sun climbed in the sky, it began to color the clouds with a pink hue, accentuating the green of the water.  The ocean was calm, clear, and quiet on this pastel colored morning.