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.