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✨ Lightfall ✨ Captured at sunrise this past June while leading my #waterfallsandvistas workshop. Looking Glass Falls is usually bustling with visitors, but for a quiet moment we had it all to ourselves. The golden rays streamed through the forest, dancing along the path beside the rock and draping the scene in a radiant glow — a fleeting gift of light and water in perfect harmony. . . (c)Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved Sharing is always encouraged 👍🏻 #MomentsByStephanie #waterfallsandvistas #OurState #ourstatemag #waterfallwednesday #LookingGlassFalls #PisgahNationalForest #NCnature #BlueRidgeMoments #BrevardNC #ExploreAsheville #AshevilleNC #NorthCarolinaWaterfalls #NCmountains #VisitBrevard #FineArtPhotography #FineArtCollector #PrintReady #ArtPublishing #FineArtLandscape #NaturePhotographer #CreativeNaturePhotography #ArtOfVisuals #VisualsOfLife #NatureEscapes

“Colors of the Summer” Happy Friday everyone….have a fabulous weekend and soak up whatever beautiful moments you are blessed with! 🥰 Fun memories from a summer evening at #draperwildlifemanagementarea this year. Those amazing pink clouds just after sunset were just the icing on the cake! And if you look really hard you can spot a small piece of rainbow still visible in the clouds. I was amazed at how long it lingered that evening. 7-7-25 (c) Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved Share for others to enjoy 😊 #momentsbystephanie #colorsofsummer #sunflowerlove #sunflowerfield #pinkclouds #stormyskies #draperwildlifesunflowerfield #draperwildlife #upstatesc #upstatesouthcarolina #southcarolina #visitsc #sunflowers🌻 #discover_earth #naturebrilliance #discover_carolinas #carolinacountry #scliving #itsasouthernthing #sᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ2025 #summervibes #beautifuldestinations #goldenhourlight #goldenhourmagic #cloudscape #cloudscapephotography #earthvisuals #sunsetlovers #bestoftheglobe_nature

“Cascading through Stone” - Sunburst Falls, NC Happy #waterfallwednesday 💦 This roadside beauty is always a fun one to stop by. I enjoyed taking my #waterfallsandvistas workshop group there this June. The water flow was perfect and the cloud cover allows us to capture some nice images. I love how the water weaves its path through the rocks, slowly transforming and shaping them with its beautiful persistent strength. 🌿💧 (c) Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved Sharing is always appreciated 😊 #sunburstfalls #waterfallsofnc #waterfallkeepersofnc #chasingwaterfalls #waterfallphotography #fallingwater #momentsbystephanie #ncweekend #ncwaterfalls #ncoutdoor_inc #bestofthetarheelstate #onlyinnorthcarolina #northcarolinaoutdoors #northcarolinamountains #wncmountains #haywoodcounty #828isgreat #visitnc #waterfallsfordays #visitncsmokies #hwy215 #wncstrong #wnc #wncphotography #waterfall_lover #pisgahnationalforest #natureloversgallery #nature_obsession

“Currents of Wind & Water” With #hurricaneerin looming offshore, North Carolina’s OBX towns are bracing for high winds and high waves. My thoughts and prayers are with all those being affected. I pulled this image of the Nags Head shoreline out of the archives this morning. During my visit in March 2022, we had some severe weather that made photography difficult however, once it passed, the conditions created some stunning scenes! I remember the moment I captured this image. Battling wind in my face and strong waves crashing against my knees, I braced myself against one of the concrete pillars under Jennette’s Pier, and framed up this scene. I was amazed at how the cloud formation and waves almost appeared to mimic each other. This image is both peaceful and powerful at the same time. Hope you enjoy! March 11, 2022 f/16 1/4 sec ISO 64 (c) Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved 🌟Sharing is encouraged #momentsbystephanie #archivephoto #obx #obxstuff #jennettespier #nagshead #obxnc #northcarolina #coastalnorthcarolina #hurricaneseason2025 #nagshead #obxlife #visitobx #northcarolina #ourstatemagazine #discover_carolinas #onlyinnorthcarolina #ncoutdoors #ourstatemagazine #beachlifestyle #beachlovers #capehatterasnationalseashore #hatterasisland #nationalparksusa #coastallife #coastalliving #visitnc #nikonphotographer

✨ Monochrome Meadow ✨ “Fields of blazing stars stretched across Doughton Park, alive with butterflies and summer’s final warmth. In black and white, the meadow becomes timeless — a simple moment of stillness and grace. 🌿🦋 Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. (c) Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved Sharing is Appreciated #momentsbystephanie #monochromemonday #monochromemeadow #graceinstillness #blueridgeparkway #doughtonpark #liatrisblooms #naturephotography #blackandwhitebeauty #blackandwhitephotography #monochromaticart #fineartphotography #discoverearth #naturegram #timelessbeauty #ourplanetdaily #northcarolina #butterflyart #butterfliesofinstagram #ourstatemagazine #ourstatemag #blueridgeoutdoors #faithandnature #faithandfocus #visitnc #explorenorthcarolina #timelessbeauty #bestillandknow #psalm4610 #psalms

“Crowned in Gold” Every sunrise carries a promise — light breaking through the shadows, hope spilling across the mountains. 🌄 This was one of those moments that caused my heart to leap for joy! It was a special sunrise spent with my #waterfallsandvistas workshop crew. The views near Black Balsam definitely didn’t disappoint that morning ☀️ (c) Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved Sharing is appreciated 😊 #momentsbystephanie #crownedingold #creationspeaks #morningglory #chasinglight #goldenhourmagic #landscapelovers #faithandnature #bestillandknow #naturesoul #hopefaithlove #landscapeart #goldenhour #mountainmornings #sunriseserenity #wncmountains #wncmagazine #naturebrilliance #ourstatemag #morningglow #exploretheoutdoors #ncweekend #northcarolina #hikenc #blueridgemoments #blueridgemountains #blueridgeoutdoors #blackbalsam #blackbalsamknob

✨The Magnificent Monarch✨ Soaking up the last sweet blessings of summer before the golden days of fall arrive.🍂 On my recent trip to Doughton Park last month, I was beyond thrilled to spot this stunning Monarch — it’s been years since I’ve seen one! These beauties rarely stay still for long, but this one gave me a few precious moments to capture its grace. 🥰 Every encounter with nature feels like a gift… and this one was wrapped in purple and orange. 💜 🧡 #momentsbystephanie #nc #doughtonpark #doughtonparkblueridgeparkway #blueridgemountains #blueridgemoments #blueridgeparkway #blueridgenps #monarchbutterfly #monarchbutterflies #butterflies #butterfliesofinstagram #blazingstar #liatris #bloomsandbutterflies #sᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ2025 #summerblessings #bloomsoftheday #northcarolinahiking #explorenorthcarolina #ourstatemagazine #wncmagazine #nikkor100400mmf4556s #naturephotography #naturebrilliance #carolinagirl #onlyinnorthcarolina #mountainstoseatrail #ilovemountains #orangeandpurple

First Light’s Embrace 💕 A morning spent on the mountaintop is better mental therapy than any doctor or any medicine could provide. Nature heals the soul and the body. Love how in this image the first light of morning embraces and illuminates the mountain peaks. Thankful for these “Moments” that God allows me to experience. (c) Stephanie Sheffield All Rights Reserved ✨Sharing is encouraged ✨ #momentsbystephanie #FirstLightsEmbrace #BlueRidgeMountains #BlueRidgeParkway #NCmountains #AppalachianMountains #MountainSunrise #SunriseMagic #NaturePhotography #LandscapeLovers #TravelPhotography #NatureBrilliance #WildernessCulture #ExploreMore #AdventureAwaits #NaturePerfection #MountainView #MotherNature #IG_Sunrise #SunriseAndSunset #EarthOfficial #ourstate #ourstatemag #wncmagazine #blueridgeoutdoors #discover_carolinas #wncmountains #wncphotography #eastfork #eastforkoverlook