Take the Stairs to the Waves
by Joni Eskridge
Title
Take the Stairs to the Waves
Artist
Joni Eskridge
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Photograph
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Stairway down to beach at sunrise on Outer Banks in North Carolina near Cape Hatteras.
Waking up before sunrise on a fall morning, I spent the pre-dawn photographing and enjoying the brightening sky against the ocean. When the sun had fully risen, I made my way up the stairs to our motel room. Sometimes you need to turn around and look behind you to get the shot.
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June 19th, 2016
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Comments (46)
Joy McAdams
I'm sooo in. Love this Joni! L/F
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thanks so much Joy. It was a fun trip and this was a beautiful and peaceful early morning with the beach all the to myself! Appreciate the visit.
Ann Horn
I can hear and feel the surge of the sea as I imagine approaching it on that stairway, Joni. f/l/tw
Debra Martz
Oh, I would love to! Beautiful point of view leading the viewer down the steps and into the waves!
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thanks Debra. I highly recommend a fall trip here after the tourists have left. At the top of the stairs was the hotel we stayed at. Right on the water, and all to ourselves. I suppose if you have your heart set on swimming and sun bathing, it might not be the greatest, but for enjoying the ocean, sunrises and sunsets and shore birds, as well as hiking in the dunes not far from here, or visiting light houses - it was a great time.
Terry Davis
So lovely, the scene looks tanned!
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thanks Terry. It was fun to be there in the fall, after all the tourists had left, but with still warm weather. Getting up before sunrise wasn't the easiest, but well worth the views - and this picture with the pristine sand. Thanks for the visit!
Joe Bonita
I'm dazzled again! Super composition and pleasing coloration. You done splendid, Joni! L/F -- Joe.
Joni Eskridge replied:
Thank you Joe! I truly appreciate your generous comments. Staying right at water's edge gave even this night owl an easy opportunity for shooting before dawn until after sunrise - fun! Glad you like it.
Liesl Walsh
I absolutely love this! Perfect warm lighting and composition! Love the clarity of the waves. l/f
Joni Eskridge
Thanks so much Lenore for the feature of Take the Stairs to the Waves in the group Photos-Best of Minimalism. Very honored!