The setting sun illuminates a solitary stem of sea oats on Emerald Isle, North Carolina. The onshore breeze stopped momentarily to allow the image to be recorded in the camera and then the wind picked back up with the seed heads acting as a weathervane. While the sea and a sandy beach dominate the eyes, the details of the small easily get overlooked.
Photography by Michael Roberts
About the Author

Michael C. Roberts is a retired pediatric psychologist. His photographs have appeared in The Canary, Burningword, FERAL, Cholla Needles, Cantos, Right Hand Pointing, Camas, Alchemy Spoon, Rush, 3rd Wednesday, The Word’s Faire, and elsewhere. His photographic book is available on Amazon: Imaging the World with Plastic Cameras: Diana and Holga.

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