Monday, December 23, 2013

Fort Fisher, North Carolina

Last week I went to Fort Fisher in North Carolina. I usually go to the beach but this time I took a walk around the old fort and went in to see the exhibit which b.t.w. is free of entry.



The trees on the grounds are just fascinating. The wind has blown them all in the same direction.


























The drama in them is just screaming to make pictures of.




This fence has dealt with its share of wind too I suppose.




These two came to check the photographer out and posed in the perfect light for a bit.  And I spotted a standard "Bird on a wire", near the parking. Which looked like it bowed when I made the picture. 



Besides all the history that was made around this place, it really is a great area to explore a bit and I so enjoyed the walk.






It already was later in the day so decided to watch the sunset from Battery Buchanan point. Right next to the Port Fisher/Southport Ferry. And it was just beautiful to see the sun go down there. Again the trees added the drama. Absolute perfect ending of a great day.









So serene and calm. Who would have thought an old fort could be like that.






6 comments:

  1. Beautiful! I really enjoy your pictures. They could be shot anywhere, I would never suspect this is America too :D

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    1. Thank you Jasmino. It really is such a beautiful place and for sure in America! ;-)

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  2. Elke, Oakville (Ontario)December 24, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Elke keer weer is het genieten van jouw foto's!
    Petra, kan je de 3de foto ook eens in kleur posten? Zwart-wit is heel mooi, maar ik ben erg benieuwd naar de kleuren.

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    1. Dank je wel Elke. Hier is de kleuren versie.
      http://europhotographics.smugmug.com/photos/i-x35wQVh/0/L/i-x35wQVh-L.jpg

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