Beach / Trees Photography

Bone Yard Trees

June 15, 2026

The “Boneyard Beach”

The “Boneyard Beach“ area located on the far northeastern end of Folly Beach, South Carolina, is famous for its striking landscape of bleached, dead trees and weathered driftwood preserved right along the Atlantic coastline. [1, 2, 3]

Exploring Folly Beach’s Boneyard

- The Landscape: Decades of coastal erosion have claimed parts of the maritime forest, leaving behind sculptural, sun-bleached oak and pine trees rising directly out of the sand. [1, 2]
- The Location: You can find these trees by heading to the northernmost tip of the island, facing Morris Island and its historic lighthouse. [1]
- Spring Atmosphere: Visiting during the spring offers comfortable photography temperatures, clear coastal light, and fewer crowds compared to the peak summer season.

If you are planning a photography trip to this area, would you like to know about the best times for low tide to expose the roots, parking options near the trail, or information on nearby Botany Bay which has a similar boneyard beach?

Where did they come from?

Trees in sand

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Beach / Landscape / Ocean

Some color from the Carolina’s Beach

March 29, 2023

The beaches of Carolina’s

I pulled these images from the trip to the beaches of Carolina’s. These kayaks make a great advertisement for Nags Head, and they sure caught my attention. With 300 miles of pristine coastline, it’s no wonder North Carolina is one of the nation’s top beach destinations.

Wikipedia Says:

Pea Island is an island which is part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Because of the shifting nature of the barrier island system of which Pea Island is a part, and the way in which inlets opens into. Pea Island offers visitors the opportunity to experience spectacular flocks of ducks, swans, and other waterfowl, and explore dynamic beaches and dunes.

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Beach / Trees Photography

Folly Beach Trees 2011

March 24, 2011

I discovered the beauty and diversity of Folly Beach , SC – fondly referred to by locals as the “Edge of America”. From painted sunrises and sunsets, to rich history, good food and expansive beaches, but I was not alone. In a sand storm, the beach is still beautiful, and I keep dreaming of going back.

I wonder what this tree could tell us?

Blowing sand

Sand storm

Star Fish

Beach / Landscape

* Cape May Beach *

January 26, 2010

Surfs Up

As I go through last years, 6614 images to archive, I find ones that I want to go back and re-visit. I’m not sure what draws me back, but there is something with this image, it’s the peace and solitude of an empty beach, I can hear the surf pounding and feel the sand beneath my toes.
It’s not uncommon to feel drawn to images of peaceful and serene settings, such as an empty beach. Our brains are wired to seek out and respond positively to environments that provide a sense of calmness and relaxation. In fact, research has shown that exposure to natural environments, such as beaches, can help reduce stress levels and improve mood.

The sound of the surf pounding and the feeling of sand beneath your toes can also evoke a sense of nostalgia and memories of past experiences at the beach. This can create a positive association with the image and increase your desire to revisit it.

Ultimately, the attraction to this image may be a combination of its visual beauty and the positive emotions and memories it elicits in you.

“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

–Jacques Cousteau