photos from Fairbanks, Alaska
The Calypso Orchid May of 2016 in Fairbanks has been a big leap into the Spring season, with early green up and a few days of record temperatures. All of this wonderful weather has no doubt influenced the early blossoms of a beautiful orchid that I spotted while on a trail in the Fairbanks area.…
I have not posted many photos recently simply because I have not been behind the camera much. Instead, I’ve been planning for the summer and focusing on getting in shape for some robust summer activities. One of the things I really enjoy about where I live is the access to many trails, right from my…
A few years ago in May I received a phone call when I was in another country. There was a fire very near my neighborhood in Fairbanks, Alaska. Thankfully, due to wind direction and firefighter efforts, that fire never reached the houses in the subdivision where my home is. This year, Alaska’s Interior has enjoyed…
As daylight hours begin to increase in Alaska, the month of March is often rich with winter photography opportunities. One can now feel the warmth of the sun on the face, which throws thoughts forward to summer. But before that big melt comes, I’m looking forward to some great photo trips coming soon. I took…
11 seconds of aurora action On Wednesday night (2/19/2014) the northern lights were pouring over the night skies in Fairbanks, Alaska. I was not as active as they were, at least not in a serious photographic sense. I had sleep on my mind as following day schedule had its demands. And that is what I…
Stepping outside of my house to views like this is one of the many reasons I enjoy living in Fairbanks, Alaska, and yes, even through the dark and cold winters. Natural beauty is a tonic to the soul, and I find that embracing the seasons and getting outside regardless of the conditions, cultivates an awareness…
Saturday night at 6:30, I was settling into a relaxing evening after a long day of work when my neighbor, Amy Johnson (a talented photographer), sent me a text that the aurora was out. I stepped out on my deck and could see a faint aurora presence, but it had the looks of very subtle…
While interior Alaska, and specifically Fairbanks, can get brutally cold in the winter, it can also be spectacular in winter beauty. I’ve been working on building a snowpath from the cabin in the boreal forest where I live. It was perfect for photography until a big storm came a few weeks ago, but I’m working…
Goodbye autumn, I enjoyed you so much this year! I’m about to launch for three weeks of photo tours in Alaska’s Arctic and will return with some great experiences and hopefully some wonderful photos. The weather during this time of year is always sketchy, but always dramatic as well. I’m looking forward to the opportunities…
A few days ago I received a copy of the 2014 Sierra Club Engagement Calendar, one of the most popular calendars on the market. I’ve been submitting work to them for publication for decades now, and reviewing the final pictures chosen is always interesting. This year however, I was very happy to see that out…