Photographer Ralph Morang is back with his second and our eighth gallery of colorful chromes. This time Ralph clings to the coast, an area he knows well. A Rye native, Ralph lives within a half mile of the beach. He says he learned to swim in the frigid waters of Rye Harbor. He has owned three small sailboats and tours the coast almost daily via bike, jeep or motorcycle.

After attending UNH nearby, Ralph was, for a time, staff photographer for the Hampton Union. His book of black and white photographs from that era is titled "Faces of Hampton." Ralph is a founding member of the Rye Historical Society. Today his beach images appear in just about every state and local guide to the Seacoast region.

Photo Gallery is an occasional feature of SeacoastNH.com, presenting pictures by the areas top professionals. You can see all the images by checking our Gallery Archives. Remember, these images belong to the photographer and may not be duplicated or used without permission and compensation. For inquires on Photo Gallery images click here.

For more about individual NH beaches, check our list and maps under Touring/Beaches. Check out our Hampton Beach Summer pages, which will be updated and expanded annually.

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