Sunrise at the Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station

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47 miles per hour.  That was the maximum recorded wind gust that morning.  It felt like a tornado.  The sand pelted you like hail, finding it's way into every space it could.  The cameras were coated.  And yet, it was too beautiful to leave.

If you're going through hell, keep going. - Winston Churchill

oregon inlet lifesaving station, hatteras island, outer banks photography, sunrise

As the sun light filled the sky, it bounced off the windows of the beautiful Oregon Inlet Lifesaving Station.  This building has to be one of the most beautifully placed buildings that I have ever seen.  And yet, it sits vacant and vandalized, weathering the constant elements that Mother Nature throws at it.

oregon inlet lifesaving station, hatteras island, outer banks photography, sunrise

To me, there's something extra special about a crescent moon hanging low at sunrise.  The beach at this spot is a trek.  You cross through high dunes to reach the Atlantic at the mouth of the Oregon Inlet.  The wind made it seem almost Mars like.

oregon inlet lifesaving station, hatteras island, outer banks photography, sunrise
oregon inlet lifesaving station, hatteras island, outer banks photography, sunrise

My dear friend Nadeen Flynn, and founder of the Serenity Project, came to visit all the way from California.  She grabbed this shot of me while the sand was whipping all around.

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Jennifer Carr

Jennifer Carr is a photographer who splits her time between the Outer Banks and the Pacific Northwest, with camera in hand and a passion for sharing the joy of photography. She's also a mentor, guiding others to discover their unique visual style. Explore her workshops and retreats at The Saltwater Retreat and Mentoring & Lessons.

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