October, 2011


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Lower Summit Lake

Photograph of Lower Summit Lake in AlaskaLower and Upper Summit Lakes are alder and willow edge habitats next to open alpine slopes in the northeast Kenai Peninsula. The still water provided a nice mirror reflection.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Highway 1 Kenai Peninsula

Photograph of Highway 1 in the Kenai Peninsula in AlaskaA view looking back towards the mountains surrounding highway 1 on the Kenai Peninsula.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Cook Inlet

Photograph of Cook Inlet in AlaskaAnother combination of mountains, snow, clouds and water that looked better in black and white. This is the Cook Inlet, a body of water that stretches 180 miles from Anchorage to the Gulf of Alaska.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Mt. McKinley

Photograph of Mt. McKinley in AlaskaTaken from the scenic overlook near Talkeetna, Alaska. Mt. McKinley, at 20,320 feet elevation, is the highest mountain peak in North America and the United States.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Pickhandle Lake Black and White

Photograph of Pickhandle Lake in the Yukon Territory, CanadaThe dramatic clouds over the lake as well as the clouds in the distance made this shot a good candidate for black and white. Converted from color with Silver Efex Pro.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Pickhandle Lake

Photograph of Pickhandle Lake in the Yukon Territory, CanadaPickhandle Lake is a lovely spot along the Alaska Highway in the Yukon Territory, Canada. This area has been used a trade and gathering area by the First Nation Peoples for many generations.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Kluane Lake Reflection 2

Photograph of Kluane Lake in the Yukon Territory, CanadaAlmost a perfect mirror image. Taken in late May, 2011. Other sections of the lake were still frozen.


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Oct 11

Canada and Alaska 2011–Kluane Lake Reflection

Photograph of Kluane Lake in the Yukon Territory, CanadaThe Alcan Highway follows most of the southern border of Kluane Lake, the largest lake in the Yukon Territory. The still water provided spectacular reflections.