Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

Ernie & Christine Hunter
Freelance Photographers
PhotoJournalism & Stock Photography

Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

ASSP00001 The ever changing dunes and sparse vegatation are part of Assateague State Park and Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00003 Walking on the beach at Assateague. Tornado Warnings are out along the coast,creating very large waves and drifting sand. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00004 The ever changing dunes and sparse vegatation are part of Assateague State Park and Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00005 Shore birds scurry along the beach when the tide goes out, looking for food. Each wave may bring a new lunch. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00006 Getting photos of the birds as they search the beach for food. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00007 Dark skys and large waves. A warning of possible storms to come. Tornado warnings are out along the coast. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00012 Dark skys and large waves. A warning of possible storms to come. Tornado warnings are out along the coast. High winds are creating sand storms and poor visibility. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00013 Just another day at the beach. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00014 Look at the breakers and the surf; great shots! ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00015 Surf's getting a little close! ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00016 Whoa - Wet feet! Time to move! ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00017 Better hurry - feet are wet! Oh well. just a day in the life of Photojournalist Christine Hunter. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00018 Made it - I think? That was fun! ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00020 Waves crashing ashore at Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00021 Waves crashing ashore at Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00023 Waves crashing ashore at Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00026 Waves crashing ashore at Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00028 Thundering waves, high winds and blinding sand. Not a nice Day at the Beach! ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00029 Thundering waves, high winds and blinding sand. Not a nice Day at the Beach! ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00031 Waves crashing ashore at Assateague State Park - Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00033 Dark skies, large waves and a Tornado Warning out. Not a good day. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00036 Wild Horses (Ponies) of Assateague - Assateague State Park, Maryland. Horses are allowed to roam free with controlled breeding as the only human assistance. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00037 The Wild Horses (Ponies) of Assateague State Park, Maryland are allowed to roam free with controlled breeding as the only human assistance. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00040 The Wild Horses (Ponies) of Assateague State Park, Maryland are allowed to roam free. Their health is monitored by the Park Veterinarian. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00042 Wild Horses (Ponies) of Assateague - Assateague State Park, Maryland. Horses are allowed to roam free with controlled breeding as the only human assistance. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00043 The horses must fend for themselves. Grazing on the sparce grass. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00047 Enduring winds and raging sand storms is a way of life for these marvulous animals. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00049 Enduring winds and raging sand storms there's always time for a snack on green grass. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00054 As the howling winds propel the white sands down the road, this mare quietly eats. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00055 Here, two horses graze next to a pool of fresh water. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00058 A mare grazes next to a pool of life sustaining fresh water. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00059 A mare grazes next to a pool of life sustaining fresh water. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00061 Grass is sparce but it is enough to keep these horses alive and well. They are constantly monitored by Park Vets just to make sure. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00062 Turning her tail to the wind, this mare enjoys her newly found grass. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00063 Slim pickins but enough for these tough Wild Horses of Assateague. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00066 Using the bushes for some wind break, these horses wait out the Sand Storm. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00069 Blades of green grass. A few here and a few there but always enough for the Wild Horses of Assateague. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00070 Heavy winds and cutting sand. Time to move on. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00071 Heavy winds and cutting sand. Time to move on. But wait! Here's some grass. We'll stop for a bite. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00072 The sand has let up so it's time to eat. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00074 Vegetation on The Dunes, sparce as it may be, keeps the sand from blowing away. The Grasses provide food for the Wild Horses. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00075 Sand Dunes of Assateague. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00076 Sand Dunes of Assateague. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00077 Sand Dunes of Assateague. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00079 The Dunes - Assateague State Park ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00080 Don't Touch the Plants - Poison Ivy? Vines are all over the trees. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00081 Walking Trails at Assateague keep people out of Poisin Ivy and from destroying the dunes. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00082 Don't Touch the Plants - Poison Ivy? Vines are all over the trees. ©Ernie Hunter
ASSP00083 Salt Marshs of Assateague are a resting and refueling place for migrating flocks of birds on their way either north or south. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00084 Assateague State Park signs, on the trails, give people an explanation of the eco system and how it is effected. ©Ernie Hunter	ASSP00085 Salt Marshs of Assateague are a resting and refueling place for migrating flocks of birds on their way either north or south. ©Ernie Hunter

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