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Every photo added to any gallery in the last 30 days, newest first.

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Margerie Beauty

A view of the far right end of beautiful Margerie Glacier, located in the Tarr Inlet.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Lamplugh From Afar

I think this is Lamplugh Glacier from a pretty good distance away.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

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River of Ice

Margerie Glacier reaches many miles into the surrounding mountains and flows down to the sea.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Flowers

Italian Garden at Night 2

Another nighttime shot of the Italian Garden at Butchart Gardens.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

Flowers

Golden Fullmoon Maple

This is a Golden Fullmoon Maple. Such pretty leaves and colors.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Tulips

These are Tulips. Classic cup- or goblet-shaped flowers standing tall on smooth, single stems.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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White Rhododendron

This is a White Rhododendron with prominent golden-yellow to orange-brown speckled markings (flares/blotches) on the upper interior petal of each bloom.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Evergreen Azalea

This is an Evergreen Azalea, specifically a bright magenta or hot pink variety.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Pink Rhododendron Close-up

A closer shot of the Pink Rhododendron. I thought this one was so pretty, I had to include two shots.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Pink Rhododendron

This is a Pink Rhododendron with a clear speckling or freckling pattern (blotch) of deeper pink-to-red spots on the upper petal interior.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Deciduous Azalea

This is a Deciduous Azalea, specifically one of the yellow-orange varieties, such as an Exbury Azalea or Flame Azalea.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Flowery Pond

This is one of the many pretty ponds at Butchart Gardens. I love the petals floating on the water in this shot.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Florist's Cineraria

These are Florist's Cineraria. There are so many different colors and patterns.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Rhododendron Mix

The prominent blooming plants in this image include White Rhododendron, Magenta / Hot Pink Rhododendron, and Pale Pink Rhododendron, along with some Azaleas and Forget-Me-Nots.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Sunken Garden 2

Here's another shot of the Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens. It is such a beautiful garden.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Italian Garden at Night

This is the Italian Garden at Butchart Gardens, taken at night.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Incurved Cactus Dahlias

These are Incurved Cactus Dahlias. Bicolor—vibrant deep red with distinct white or pale cream tips.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Cactus Dahlias

These are Cactus Dahlias. Long, narrow, starburst-like petals (ray florets) that roll backward (revolute) for more than half their length, giving the bloom a spiky, quill-like appearance

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Dinnerplate Dahlias

These large pink-and-white blooms belong to the Formal Decorative Dahlia class (often grown as dinnerplate dahlias due to their massive size).

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Picotee Tuberous Begonia

This is a Picotee Tuberous Begonia. "Picotee" refers to the distinct color pattern where the edges of the white petals are rimmed with a contrasting shade of bright pink or red.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Colorful Mix

This image shows a mix of two main flowers, Wax Begonias and Petunias.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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African Marigolds

These are African Marigolds, also commonly called Mexican Marigolds or Aztec Marigolds.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Sunken Garden

This is called the Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens. There's an overlook that provides a gorgeous view of this spectacular garden.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Tuberous Begonias Close-up

Here's a more close up view of the Tuberous Begonias.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

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Multi-colored Tuberous Begonias

These are Tuberous Begonias. I loved the variety of colors against the green background.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

Bears

Shy Black Bear

This Black Bear appears to the hiding behind a log while it eats a little salmon snack.

Ketchikan, AK

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Black Bear Looking At Me

Black Bear keeping an eye on me as it forages for salmon along a stream near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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American Black Bear

American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) having a snack of salmon along the stream.

Ketchikan, AK

Raptors

Great Horned Owl Profile

Got this Great Horned Owl shot at our local Hawk Watch event. Really gorgeous owl.

Ramona, CA

Raptors

Burrowing Owl

This is a Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia). Taken at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Barn Owl Profile

Beautiful Barn Owl turns it's head. Got this shot a the local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Barn Owl Stare

Gorgeous Barn Owl looks directly at me. Got this shot a the local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Red Tail Hover

Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) hovers overhead while looking for a snack.

Poway, CA

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Red Shoulder Pads

This Red-Shouldered Hawk showing exactly how it got it's name. Beautiful red shoulders.

Poway, CA

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Red-Shouldered Hawk

This is an adult Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus). Took this off the back deck.

Poway, CA

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Glowing Red Eyes

Cooper's Hawks are known for their red eyes. They're just gorgeous.

Poway, CA

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Cooper's Hawk

This is an adult Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) looking around for a snack. Took this off the back deck.

Poway, CA

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Merlin Close-up

Close-up view of a Merlin, a small falcon.

Poway, CA

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Merlin Profile

Profile view of a Merlin, a small falcon.

Poway, CA

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Merlin

This is a Merlin (Falco columbarius), which is a small species of falcon on a visit to the agave stalk near my back deck.

Poway, CA

Raptors

This is another close-up of a Red Tail Hawk face with its translucent nictitating membranes (third eyelids) drawn across its eyes. Shot at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Red Tail Stare

Red Tail Hawk staring directly at me. Taken at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Hawk Watch Beauty

Beautiful Red Tail Hawk shown off at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Bad Hair Day

This Red Tail Hawk has some ruffled feathers on it's head. Beautiful bird though.

Poway, CA

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Red Tail on Agave

Red Tail Hawk perched on a large agave stalk around the side of my back deck.

Poway, CA

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My Neck Hurts

My neck hurts just looking at this Red Tail Hawk turning it's head way over it's shoulder to see what I was doing. Taken from by back deck.

Poway, CA

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Artsy Red Tail

Sometimes shots that aren't pin sharp are still interesting. This isn't a technically great, or even good, shot but there's something I like about it that feels kind of artsy.

Poway, CA

Raptors

I Have Something to Say

Red Tail Hawk with something to say. Taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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Red Tail Blink

This photo shows a close-up of a Red Tail Hawk face with its translucent nictitating membranes (third eyelids) drawn across its eyes, giving them a striking milky-blue appearance. Taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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Red Tail Stare

Red Tail Hawk giving me the lizard eye for taking it's picture. Shot taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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Red Tail Close-up

Close-up shot of a beautiful Red Tail Hawk taken at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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Gorgeous Peregrine

Shot of a gorgeous Peregrine Falcon taken at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

Raptors

Peregrine Profile

Profile shot of this pretty Peregrine Falcon. Took this shot at a local Hawk Watch event.

Ramona, CA

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Bald Eagle Close-up

Close-up shot of this Bald Eagle. I love the details in the eye and beak. This shot is from a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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Bald Eagle Profile

Nice profile on this gorgeous Bald Eagle at a raptor center near Ketchikan, AK.

Ketchikan, AK

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Big Beak Bald Eagle

Not sure why but I feel like this Bald Eagle has a larger than average beak.

Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Misty Forrest

Mists of fog climb up a hillside forrest near Juneau, AK.

Near Juneau, AK

Alaska

Autumn at Tutshi Lake

Fall colors drape the mountainsides along Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Peaceful Pond

Just a shot of a peaceful little pond with a little island of grass.

Klondike Hwy, Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Glacier Bay Shine and Clouds...Vertical (B&W)

(Vertical version) Nice shine from the sun on the water with interesting cloud formations. In black and white.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Glacier Bay Shine and Cloudsl (B&W)

Nice shine from the sun on the water with interesting cloud formations. In black and white.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Glacier Bay Sunshine (B&W)

Sun and clouds above beautiful Glacier Bay.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Green Water and Mountains

Strong hues of green in this shot taken while cruising Glacier Bay.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Storm is Brewing

Dramatic B&W shot of gathering clouds and a restless sea.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Stumps in the Water

Stumps rise from the water in this small, but pretty, lake along the train tracks between Whittier and Denali.

Alaska

Alaska

Cloudless Mt Denali

Great view of Mt Denali from a train stop on an absolutely gorgeous clear day. A view seen by fewer than 10% of visitors.

Mt Denali, Alaska

Alaska

Glorious Mt Denali

Just a glorious shot of Mt Denali on a picture perfect day.

Mt Denali, Alaska

Alaska

Mt Denali Closeup

Zoomed in on this shot of Mt Denali. This gives detail of the ice and snow covering the mountain.

Mt Denali, Alaska

Alaska

Autumn Field

Pretty fall colors around a pond in a field along the train tracks between Whittier and Denali.

Alaska

Alaska

Red and Green

Closer view of a pond along the train tracks between Whittier and Denali with fall colors around it.

Alaska

Alaska

First Glimpse of Mt Denali

This was the first glimpse of Mt Denali on the train ride between Whittier and Denali.

Alaska

Alaska

Mt Denali Profile

Mt Denali from side perspective. Yes, I will always call it Mt Denali along with the indigenous population of Alaska.

Mt Denali, Alaska

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Fall Colors and Lake

Saw this beautiful little lake highlighted with fall colors somewhere in the vicinity of Denali National Park.

Near Denali National Park

Alaska

Autumn in Denali

Pretty fall colors across the landscape in Denali National Park.

Denali National Park

Alaska

Denali Stream (B&W)

Black and white shot of a shallow stream running down from the mountain in Denali National Park.

Denali National Park

Alaska

Birch Forrest

Found this stand of birch trees along a trail near Denali National Park.

Near Denali National Park

Alaska

Spring is Coming

Winter starts to loosen it's grip in this varied landscape in the Canadian Yukon.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Island in the Ice

A small island rises above the surrounding ice in the Canadian Yukon.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Mirrored Lake

Water so calm and great light make for a great mirror like reflection.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Klondike Reflection 2

Slightly different perspective on the snowy mountain reflection on a small lake along the Klondike Hwy.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Klondike Reflection

Snowy mountain reflection on a small lake along the Klondike Hwy.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Calm Perspective

Calm waters and a relaxing perspective on a small lake along the Klondike Hwy.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Klondike Beauty

Beautiful scene and reflection on a small lake along the Klondike Hwy near the Chilkoot Trail.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Intricate Patterns

The breaking icepack creates really interesting and intricate patterns in this shot of Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Broken Icepack

The icepack is starting to break apart on Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Beauty of the Yukon (B&W)

Tutshi Lake in the Candian Yukon in May. The ice pack wasn't completely melted yet and made for an awesome shot...in black and white.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Enough with the Reflections

I know, I love reflections and probably have too many in here, but they're so pretty (and there will be more).

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Vertical Layered Reflection

Shot from the same location as Layered Reflection, but with vertical orientation.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Layered Reflection

I love reflections on water. Can you tell? Here's one that has many layers to it along with the still melting icepack.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Reflection Cove

Another great reflection in a cove on Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Cloudy Reflection

Clouds are reflected in the mirror like water of Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Rocky Beach

Shot from along a rocky beach on Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Tutshi Lake Reflection

Great reflection of the snow capped mountains on the far side of Tutshi Lake.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Tutshi Lake Overlook...Closer

Closer crop looking down at Tutshi Lake with ice patches and clear water.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Tutshi Lake Overlook

Looking down at Tutshi Lake with ice patches and clear water.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Yukon Gold

A pool of water from melting snow and ice has a golden hue.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

First Thaw

Portions of the icy landscape start to thaw as Spring begins.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Frozen North

Frozen landscape of the Canadian Yukon in mid-May.

Canadian Yukon

Alaska

Green Mountains and Blue Water

Lush green mountains rise above the glacial blue waters.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Sea of Ice

Icebergs of all sizes float quietly in the narrow passages of Tracy Arm Fjord.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Iceberg Reflection

Beautiful reflection of two small icebergs.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Ice Art

Many of the icebergs turn into works of art as the melt.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Cruising Tracy Arm

A small cruise ship makes it's way through the maze of icebergs in Tracy Arm Fjord.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Small Craft Warning

A small boat navigates the waters of Tracy Arm Fjord among large and small icebergs.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Tracy Arm Waterfall and Ice

A small iceberg floats in the water of Tracy Arm Fjord with a small waterfall cascading in the background.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

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Sunset on the Water

Beautiful sunset while cruising the waters of Alaska.

Alaska, but unsure where

Alaska

Sunrise, Water, Islands, and Mountains

The sun peers over the mountains and highlights a small island as it casts a beam of golden light on the water.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Sunrise on the Water

The sun rises over the mountains and casts a beautiful glowing beam along the water.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Nugget Falls

Nugget Falls flows into Mendenhall Lake.

Mendenhall Lake near Juneau, AK

Alaska

Mendenhall Stream

This pretty stream flows from Mendenhall Lake new Juneau, AK.

Mendenhall Lake near Juneau, AK

Alaska

Ketchikan

View of homes near downtown Ketchikan, AK while arriving via cruise ship.

Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Ice Sculpture

Wave action and melting icebergs create some beautiful ice sculptures.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Water, Ice, and Seals

Lots of floating icebergs offer a nice place to rest for tired seals.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Homer Harbor

Evening view of a quiet Homer Harbor and a great reflection in the still water.

Homer, AK

Alaska

Glacier Bay Drama (B&W)

Black and white photo makes for a dramatic scene in Glacier Bay.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Light and Shadows Along Glacier Bay

Nice combination of light and shadows make for a pretty landscape.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Mountains Meet the Blue Sea

Towering mountains above a beautiful blue sea.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Indescribable Blue

Crazy blue color that I can't even describe in this photo from Glacier Bay.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Brown and Black Stripes

Cool looking mini-iceberg with both brown and black stripes.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Lots of Ice

Plenty of ice floating in Glacier Bay during this early in the year cruise.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Mountains in the Water

Such a great reflection that it looks like the mountains are in the water.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Glacier Bay Reflection

Stunning reflection in the ice dotted water of Glacier Bay. This was from a cruise taken in mid-May when there was an abundance of snow and ice.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Ice and Reflection

Cruising Glacier Bay early in the year has it's benefits with scenes like this.

Glacier Bay, Alaska

Alaska

Wild Currant

Closeup of a Wild Current vine.

Denali, Alaska

Alaska

Golden Sunrise

Beautiful golden water at sunrise while cruising near Ketchikan, AK.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

A New Day Begins

Pre-sunrise while cruising near Ketchikan, AK.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Flying Over Katmai

Flew from Homer over to a beach in Katmai. This was the view over the mountains along the way.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

Alaska

Lake Home

I wish this was my place. Great spot on a beautiful lake and incredible scenery.

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Raptors

Eagles Over Alaska

I felt very lucky to get this shot with three Bald Eagles framed by a small break in the clouds. Sometimes it all just falls in place.

Near Ketchican, AK

Raptors

Denali Owl

Owl watching from a branch.

Denali State Park, Alaska

Raptors

Pretty Eyes

Young owl with gorgeous eyes.

Poway, CA

Raptors

Eagle Perch

Bald Eagle perched on a log along the water.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Raptors

Eagle Fly By

Bald Eagle flying past.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Raptors

Nature is Brutal

Bald Eagle feasting on a Sea Gull. A bit brutal, but that's part of nature.

Homer, AK

Raptors

Bald Eagle Blur

Bald Eagle swooping low on the water caught with a slower shutter speed (accidentally) creating a blur of the wings.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Raptors

Fishn'

Bald Eagle grabbing a fish from the water.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Raptors

This is My Better Side

Bald Eagle turning to look to the right.

Juneau, AK

Raptors

Guarding the Post

Bald Eagle looks like it's guarding the post it's sitting on. Taken at the harbor in Juneau, AK.

Juneau, AK

Bears

Coastal Brown Bear Sittin' on the Beach

Got this photo from a cruise ship while cruising Glacier Bay, Alaska.

Cruising Glacier Bay, Alaska

Bears

Young Grizzly

Don't actually remember specifically where I saw this young Grizzly, but it was in an enclosure somewhere in Alasaka.

Alaska

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Coastal Brown Bear Chilling

Coastal Brown Bear just hanging out on the flats during low tide in Katmai.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Coastal Brown Bear Searching

Coastal Brown Bear looking around on the flats during low tide in Katmai.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Katmai Brown Bear Salad

Coastal Brown Bear munching on some sedge grass salad.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Katmai Brown Bear Beauty

Beautiful Coastal Brown Bear in a field of sedge grass.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Coastal Brown Bear Looking for Crabs

Coastal Brown Bear on the hunt for crabs.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Costal Brown Bear Crabbing

These Costal Brown Bears dig up crabs when the tide is out. So much fun to watch.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

Bears

Cinnamon Bear Stare

This is a Cinnamon Bear, which is a color variant of the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus). This one is checking me out as I was taking it's picture.

Near Skagway, Alaska

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Cinnamon Bear in Flowers

Saw this Cinnamon Bear on the side of the road while driving back from the Canadian Yukon to Skagway, AK.

Near Skagway, Alaska

Bears

Coastal Brown Bears From The Air

Got this photo from a small plane just before landing on the beach near these guys. Awesome!

Katmai National Park and Preserve

Bears

Katmai Brown Bear Stare

Costal Brown Bear staring directly at me...hopefully, not wondering what would taste better, the sedge grass or me.

Katmai National Park and Preserve

Bears

Katmai Brown Bear Grazing

Coastal Brown Bear grazing on sedge grass along the coast in Katmai.

Katmai National Park and Preserve