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Archive for September, 2006

Summit Lake Alaska during Fall

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

Summit Lake

A photo from Summit Lake, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.  It has been a great Fall.

More Swans

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Swans

More swans from Monday.

Swan photos

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

Swan Photos

On my photo trip Monday I was able to find a number of swans.  This is a great time of year in Alaska for Fall colors and Swans, a great combination!  I intentionally placed a tree between myself and the swan and shot between the gaps in the foliage.

Moose photos

Wednesday, September 27th, 2006

Moose photos

I took a road trip Monday hoping to improve upon my moose photos.  I thought this was a great setting for a bull moose.

Columbia Glacier

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Columbia Glacier

Columbia Glacier, Prince William Sound, Alaska.

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Portage Pass Trail, Alaska.

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Portage Pass, Alaska.

Portage Pass Trail, Alaska.

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Million Dollar Bridge, Alaska.

Thursday, September 21st, 2006

Million Dollar Bridge, Cordova, Alaska

Million Dollar Bridge crosses the Copper River outside of Cordova, Alaska.

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Berries

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Berries

These berries from Prince William Sound made for a colorful subject, and a delicious snack! 

Surprise Glacier Reflection, Alaska.

Monday, September 18th, 2006

Surprise Glacier

This is Surprise Glacier reflecting in Harriman Fiord, amongst an ice flow. (more…)

Portage Lake Iceberg Photo

Friday, September 15th, 2006

Portage Lake Iceberg PHoto

This was a unique looking iceberg near the shore of Portage Lake right at sunset on a stormy night. (more…)

Copper River Delta, Alaska.

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

Copper River Delta

Copper River Delta aerial near Cordova, Alaska.  This shot was taken within seconds of the photo from yesterday.

Copper River Delta Detail, Alaska.

Monday, September 11th, 2006

Copper River Delta

Detail on the Copper River Delta, near Cordova, Alaska.

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Harriman Glacier, Prince William Sound, Alaska

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Harriman Glacier, Alaska.

Harriman Glacier is a beautiful tidewater glacier located at the head of Harriman Fiord, Prince William Sound, Alaska. (more…)

Winner Creek Gorge Trail, Girdwood, Alaska.

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Winner Creek Trail Gorge

This trail was one of the most pleasant surprises I’ve had on a hike in a long time.  You could say it was a real winner :) - o.k., sorry for that one.  (more…)

Steve Irwin Killed by a Stingray

Monday, September 4th, 2006

I was sorry to hear this morning that Steve Irwin, better known as the Crocodile Hunter, was killed after getting stung in the chest by a Stingray.  He was filiming a documentary in Australia when the fluke accident happened.  I’m sure the details will come to light in the press in the days to come.  (more…)

Above and below water photos.

Sunday, September 3rd, 2006

Red Salmon

Shooting photos above and below water can be fun and challenging.  The large Red Salmon run has given me some great subject material, so last week I decided to play around with some underwater photography. (more…)

Juneau Lake Cabin, Chugach National Forest

Saturday, September 2nd, 2006

Juneau Lake Cabin, Chugach National Forest

Janine wrote yesterday of our adventures on the Resurrection Pass Trail, including our close encounter with two Grizzlies.  To follow up on her comments, I though I would share an image from our destination, The Juneau Lake Cabin.  (more…)

Two Days in the Field

Friday, September 1st, 2006

Biking Russian Lakes - Resurrection River Trail

Author:  Janine Niebrugge

One great thing about shooting the Chugach National Forest this summer has been the opportunity to explore new areas.  I have found most people feel the need to travel away from home to recreate and vacation.  Or tend to frequent favorite areas over and over.  Ron and I are no exception.  We have our favorite trails right here in Seward and we do them over and over again.  So this summer we have ventured beyond our backyard and have had a blast doing so!  (more…)