Alaska Canada (AlCan) highway in British Columbia. Canon 5D Mark III, 100-400mm f/4L IS, (100mm), 1/320 sec @ f/8, ISO 200.
This classic view of the AlCan Highway weaves its way through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory about 400 hundred miles from the Alaska border. I’ve traveled the highway many times over the past three decades, and while it has changed significantly, it still holds that charm of remote and unpopulated feel. Early to mid September is a beautiful time to make the journey as the leaves and surrounding tundra is turning ripe and colorful under autumn’s spell. At first I was shooting this scene from the road level, but later ran up an adjacent slope to get a slightly different perspective.
Beautiful, hope to make this drive one day.
I just discovered your blog, and wanted to say that I love your images! You really manage to capture the essence of nature and wildlife. Thank you for sharing a virtual Alaska with us.
Thank you Michael
Stunning . . . I’ve been to both Canada and Alaska but haven’t yet driven the AlCan Highway. A definite addition to my ‘must experience’ list.
I’m really enjoying (and sharing) your images. Brings AK home again . . .
Darris, it certainly is a journey worth making at some point.
Alaska has been beautifully made by God! I have driven AlCan highway several times. It’s a onece-in-a-lifetime experience.