Glaciers, mountains and all things nature
I recently returned from guiding two photo adventures in Alaska’s Arctic, seeking the northern lights, polar bears and all the other magic that the great north delivers. The trips were wonderful adventures, full of the drama that Alaska is known for, including weather, wind, snow and wild sights. I’ll have a gallery of images to…
In mid September I traveled to Western Alaska on journey the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. Here is a selection of favorites from that trip.
I just returned from a photo trip to the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and my plans to access this amazing area took a delightful turn. Instead of hiking some 65-70 miles round trip through some seriously wet and difficult tundra travel, I caught a ride in and out by bush plane, thanks to pilots…
I took this photo of the autumn tundra and caribou antlers just a short walk from my first camp in Denali National Park. The cloudy skies the night before gave way to clear skies as the morning unfolded. I’ll be back in Denali Park for more photography and post some of those photos upon my…
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. Setting up camp with some altitude…
The route I chose to access Mt. Igikpak during my recent trip to the Gates of the Arctic followed Tupik Creek, and then on through Angiaak Pass. After landing in the bush plane in the early afternoon along the Noatak River, I forded the river and hiked about 4 miles to a nice camp spot that…
I just finished a week long solo photography trek in the Gates of the Arctic National Park. In summary, neither the best collection of superlatives, nor photographs seem to adequately convey the overall experience. Especially on solo trips when trekking in the rugged Brooks Range, a lot happens inside your head and inside your body. The anticipation…
I took the above aerial photo a few years ago, but I’ve never explored the area on the ground. But that will change soon as I’m about to head out on a solo trip in the Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska’s Arctic. I’ll be photographing and exploring the amazing sights near the headwaters…
In the past, I’ve shared some options for the upcoming covers of my calendars, and have greatly appreciated the input from my blog readers. Although it was in question for a while, I’ve decided to continue publishing my Fairbanks and Interior Alaska calendar, which highlights images from Alaska’s interior region. I’ve made four mock-ups as…
The power of a sunrise can infuse a day with tremendous energy. There is something about that first sparkle of light that begins a new day. My many days as paper boy in midwest America, watching the transition from morning darkness to the dawn of light has perhaps forever sealed in me a love for…