Me pausing for one last look at the beautiful Tupik Creek drainage as I headed for Angiaak Pass. Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm f/4L IS, 1/160 @ f/14, ISO 160
During my hike to make some photos of Mt. Igikpak (I did see that mountain and will share some photos of it soon) in the Brooks Range, I deviated from Tupik Creek after a few miles and entered Angiaak Pass. A few tundra ponds made for a beautiful and colorful scene.
Alaska Cotton grass along a pond in Angiaak Pass. Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm f/4L IS, 1/60 @ f/14, ISO 160
Setting up camp with some altitude has so many benefits, although the desire to pack all of your gear uphill at the end of a long day wanes considerably. Still, I could not resist the view over this wonderful valley so I climbed up a bit and set up camp on a beautiful ridge that overlooked the valley. A rock lover or geologist would go nuts in this area–a photographer too…
Boulder rubble and cool geology near my evening camp that overlooked Angiaak Pass. Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm f/4L IS, 1/125 @ f/11, ISO 125
The rain rain and sun traded out frequently that evening, but by mid morning on the following day, I was hiking in pouring rain for most of the day.
Changing light happened fast. The weather shifted from rain showers to sunshine often. Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm f/4L IS, 1/160 @ f/9, ISO 100
My camp on a beautiful tundra ridge overlooking Angiaak Pass. Canon 5D Mark III, 24-105mm f/4L IS, 1/160 @ f/9, ISO 100
