“To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries of the world.” John Muir...
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Cloud Slice
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Momentarily Gray
Fortunately, rare were the times without sunshine, so when occasional ominous clouds rolled in, they provided a new and different palette of colors. ...
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Reflection of a Lower Range
A panoramic of 3 stitched images. Glacier Bay, Alaska – August 2014....
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On the Way to Glacier Bay
Coasting into the mouth of Icy Bay headed toward Glacier Bay, Alaska....
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Day is Done
Finally hunkered down after a long day....
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Pier Pylons
Marsh reeds and grass encroach near old pier pylons that once saw better days, and a piece of rope prevents a boat from floating away....
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Creamsicle Sky
Looking across Lake Champlain from New York’s north county toward Vermont’s north country, I took some liberties in the editing of an infrared image....
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Early Morning Arrival
Woke up to yet another morning of perfectly clear skies in the Gastineau Channel, about to arrive in Juneau. This channel lies between mainland Alaska and Douglas Island in the...
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One if by Air, Two if by Sea
A seaplane and boats of all sizes… and, a day in the life of some locals. Digressing: While I thought the line for this post’s title was catchy,...
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Sunup
To the right, the higher mountains bask in a purple glow. Thousands more will soon feel that same warmth. Sometimes, nature keeps things perfectly simple!...
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Buoy, Channel Marker, Beacon…
… can only mean one thing… land ho coming up… meanwhile, still watching for the sun…...
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My First Thought Was …
“The fog’s just lifting. Throw off your bow line; throw off your stern. You head out to South channel, past Rocky Neck, Ten Pound Island. Past Niles...
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Opening Curtain
Nature (and/or God) couldn’t have created a more spectacular and dramatic opening scene to this gray morning!! Get a load of that horizon!! Looking west toward Vancouver Island....
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Tug and Barge
Heading north through the Strait of Georgia, a major shipping thoroughfare. Thick early morning fog and clouds are typical, but it won’t deter these vessels one bit!...
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