Berto Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 So I ended up going to Wilmington, NC again for work. This time since I received a promotion and am switching jobs internally it would be my last trip. I ended up fronting some of my own coin and staying there the weekend. So I went back to the airport to drop off my 4 cylinder Camry (yay) and maybe pick up something even more fuel efficient since I was the only one traveling (no coworker). I walked past this bright blue brand new mustang convertible. I thought to myself, I have to ask how much it is extra. It was only $50 extra for both days. Considering I was going to end up driving from Wilmington to kitty hawk and back along the coastal scenic highway, figured what the heck, you only live once. Its no lambo, but its way more fun than a Corolla. 1 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5205.jpg 2 fun with the wide angle lens. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5208.jpg Drove all the way up to Cedar Island on the way I stopped at the Cape lookout lighthouse. To get to it you have a 30 minute or so boat ride, considering I was on the last Ferry to Ocracoke from Cedar Island with a time crunch I just could not swing it. I did grab this picture. Need moar zoom. 3 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091412_5254.jpg When arriving to Cedar Island I got on the last Ferry ride to Ocracoke, where my 'hotel' was (more of an inn/bed and breakfast). The Ferry ride was 2.5 hrs. Had plenty of time to sit back and enjoy my book. I was sitting in the back seat of the car with the front seat folded down and my feet propped up, super chill. Met a few friendly folks a young couple on their anniversary and another guy touring on his motorcycle. Great to hear stranger's stories sometimes. We arrived to Ocracoke at Dark, and I had not eaten dinner yet. The couple invited me to Howards Pub on the Island to chill. Said it was the best place. So I met them up there at the bar after checking in. Had some fresh seafood and a great chat. However, I had an early morning the next day so I wished them a happy anniversary and was on my way. The next morning I woke up and it was still dark. I had plans to go to the Wright Brother's museum in Kitty Hawk and a few other lighthouses. The Island I was staying on was completely isolated in terms of road access. So I headed to the other end of the island to grab the free Ferry to Hatteras (only 40 mins). I happened to be waiting in line when the sunrise began. What a sight... I got off the Ferry and hit the road running. Wanted to get up to Kitty Hawk and see everything else on the way down so I could do the sunset somewhere off hwy 12 (the Scenic Hwy). 4 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5057.jpg 5 more wide angle goodnes? http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5058.jpg It was a weird feeling being at the birthplace of aviation during the remembrance of 9/11 with the flags at half staff. Tried to get a photo to show the contrast. 6 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5065.jpg I ended up walking all 4 of the markers progressively getting farther and farther as the flights got longer. On the way back saw a boy scout troop participated in a sprint to see who could run the distance faster than the wright brothers first flew it. 7 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5099.jpg So after spending a few hrs there I turned and burned back south. The atmosphere in the Kitty Hawk/Ranaoke island was too crowded for my style. I had fallen in love with the relative solitude of the outer banks (Cape Hatteras National Seashore). Heading back I stopped at the Bodie Island lighthouse only to find it shut down for renovations. I got pictures but they weren't interesting so I'm not posting them. Continuing on down rt 12 I had to get to the Hatteras Lighthouse by 4:30 if I wanted to climb it. Supposedly the tallest light house in North America. It was just recently moved more inland due to beach erosion, pretty interesting and impressive feat. 8 Just noticed its crooked but i'm too lazy to straighten it. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5007.jpg I decided to check out the beach nearby caught a few surfers....again need moa zoom. 9 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5173.jpg Even though there were only about 15 ppl on the beach, it was still to crowded for me so I headed back north a few miles into the desolate protected beach. I walked for over an hour (at 5pm) and did not spot another soul, it was wonderful. 10 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5179.jpg 11 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5183.jpg As the sun started to set I ran down the route again a bit to where I remember seeing some kite surfers on the sound side of the road. This is so far out in the offshore that you can see the sunrise and the sunset on the water. I had some perfect timing and luck to have this kite surfer line up with the sunset from my vantage point. 12 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5223.jpg After that I ran back to Ocracoke on the Ferry. It was quite the difference running it at night. The Ferry operator actually navigates by spot light. Due to the sandy nature of the ocean floor there are sand bars everywhere, the routes are actually labeled almost like a road. With the fish attracted to the spotlight you could see the wild birds feeding in the light. Grabbed some dinner at Howards Pub again, watched some ball and went to bed. Knowing my return trip home the next day would be a long day. Up at 6:30, it was still dark. I drove to the beach one last time to get the sunrise before getting on the 2.5 hr long ferry ride back to the mainland. 13 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091612_4881.jpg While on the ferry I grabbed a quick shot of the Ocracoke lighthouse 14 http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091612_4909.jpg 15 Wide angle shot from the front of the ferry http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091612_4947.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Also, noticed this full circle rainbow while on the ferry. 16 Wish the colors showed better. http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091612_4953.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 "I ventured onto a desolate beach. There seemed to be no humans but only a few seagulls nearby while I crept up towards the sand dunes. I stood there motionless for a few minutes conversing with myself if I should stay here in this putrid wasteland they call a vacation retreat with the remaining stagnant wildlife or venture up north a few miles. I then left because it was too crowded. Not my style." -Berto in the rye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Shoot'n Pics Like a Bauce :gabe: Nice shots! http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c192/BertoBizkit/Fred%20Miranda%20Forum%20Entries/Berto%20Photography/Outer%20Banks%202012/091512_5208.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Wilmington was probably one of my favorite places to work in NC, have some friends in the area and the beach was decent. Traffic was never too crazy either. Plenty of shit to do there or in close driving distance. Nice shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hell yeah! I love Wilmington. Great area, been there several times. Wrightsville Beach and Topsail Island are nearby and both were pretty sweet when I visited. Cool shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I love the outer banks, the family has been vacationing there for about 15 years. We were there in June and the weather was terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OgReNaToR Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Very cool shots dude...yeah I was down there in June as well..tons of rain!! but Ocracoke still has some nice beaches...esp when there are no people around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 #14 is excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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