Confluence of the Nigu and Etivluk rivers, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska, Brooks range. Canon 1Ds Mark III, 16-35mm, 1/20 sec @ f/16, ISO 200.
Near the confluence of the Nigu and Etivluk river, is Puvakrat mountain, a notable ridge with a rocky spine, great for hiking and splendid views. We began a day hike in rainy and cloudy conditions, but mixed blue skies and dramatic clouds and light spilled across the grand vista as evening progressed. The sky in the open wilderness of the arctic seems so large and luminous, and it often serves as moving photographic element, both in respect to compostiona and for the provocation of emotion. Here are few shots from the day.
Rocky ridge of Puvakrat Mountain along the Etivluk river, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska. Canon 1Ds Mark III, 16-35mm, 1/50 sec @ f/10, ISO 100.
Wildflowers in bloom on the slopes of Puvakrat Mountain along the Etivluk river, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska. Canon 1Ds Mark III, 16-35mm, 1/30 sec @ f/16, ISO 200.
Wildflowers in bloom on the slopes of Puvakrat Mountain along the Etivluk river, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska. Canon 1Ds Mark III, 16-35mm, 1/40 sec @ f/18, ISO 200.
Puvakrat Mountain along the Etivluk river, National Petroleum Reserve, Alaska. Canon 1Ds Mark III, 16-35mm, 1/80 sec @ f/10, ISO 100.
