These beautiful images from the Outer Banks of North Carolina encourage us to become keener observers of the natural beauty surrounding us and thoughtful stewards of this area’s wild side. To do this photographers Steve Alterman and Mark Buckler use the special lighting conditions of the coastal environment to capture in colorful glory the unique ecosystem of each location. They move from the seashore to maritime forests to the tallest natural sand dune in the east to the sound or bayside of the islands to document shorebirds and water fowl, wild horses, deer, foxes, and rabbits.[AuthorName]Photographs by Steve Alterman and Mark Buckler[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Steve Alterman is a nature photographer specializing in images of North Carolina's Outer Banks, the American West, and the Hawaiian Islands. His photo contest entries have earned him either first place or grand prize recognition in Hawaii Magazine's photo contests in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, and his poster of the interior of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse was chosen for display in Washington, DC's Corcoran Gallery of Art.

Mark Buckler possesses a relentless passion for nature and wildlife photography. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from the University of Vermont, and his experiences as a wildlife field biologist further complement his photographic skill, through his deepened understanding of the natural world.

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