A different monochrome perspective from being under the Mannon C. Gore Bridge, Sunset Beach, North Carolina

A different monochrome perspective from being under the Mannon C. Gore Bridge, Sunset Beach, North Carolina

We end our series of images from Sunset Beach, North Carolina as the sun nearly fully rises from behind the clouds as captured from the balcony of our rental property.

Unlike sunrise images from the beach, here are photos from the balcony of a rental property at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. The first image is early dawn as the sun is yet to rise and second one shows the sunrise behind the clouds.


Sunrise at Sunset Beach, North Carolina creates images that nearly place people close to the sun.


Striking silhouettes of the pier and people created by the sunrise at Sunset Beach, North Carolina


Gorgeous sunrise captured against the pier at Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

The pier at Sunset Beach, North Carolina provides a striking foreground as the sun rises over the ocean.


Waiting at Sunset Beach, North Carolina for a beautiful sunrise. The glow in the sky and lighted clouds raise the anticipation of the sunrise soon to arrive.


People gather at dawn to watch the arrival of sunrise at Sunset Beach, North Carolina


Early morning glow at the pier prior to sunrise at Sunset Beach, North Carolina


The sun has set at Sunset Beach, North Carolina and beach-goers walk home silhouetted by the sunset.


Shooting against the sun in Sunset Beach, North Carolina at sunset creates interesting rings to frame the landscape images.


Light winds combined with golden rays of sunset create an almost painted image at Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Sunset behind the clouds create striking images at Sunset Beach, North Carolina


Spectacular clouds at sunset creating reflections at Sunset Beach, North Carolina

As the name suggests, Sunset Beach (in North Carolina) is known for its breathtaking sunsets. One can watch the sun sink into the horizon from the beach, the pier, or one of the many waterfront restaurants, creating a picture-perfect end to a perfect day. Will be posting images from sunrise and sunsets at this beach.


The Mannon C. Gore Bridge, Sunset Beach, North Carolina is the only bridge that connects the main land to the island. This bridge replaced the pontoon swing bridge that was in place from 1958-2010.
