This image shows the remaining of the rail that was used in 1999 to move Hatteras Lighthouse back to its present location on the land. The lighthouse was moved 2,900 feet (883 m) in 23 days and now lies 1,500 feet (453 m) from the seashore.
The Outer Banks are a wonderful area to visit, particularly in the winter when few people are around. I visit the area once a year and have visioned this image several times. It was raining the morning I took this photo, but the forecast suggested it could clear up.
The meteorological situation at the Outer Banks can change very fast, so you should always take forecasts with hope more of as a certainty. In the end, however, the rain stopped just when the sun rose. I placed the tripod over the rail in the water and used a 10-stop ND filter. I was lucky that now big waves came over the 2 minutes exposure.
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