Looking down on Eagle River Valley. This is the view from the saddle of Rendezvous Peak Trail/Mount Gordon Lyons trail
Beautiful waterfall in Whittier, Alaska
Went scouting for new trails to hike in Whittier. I came across this river that is being fed by melting snow.
Loooking toward Hope, Alaska from the Falls Creek Trailhead.
Whittier Forest
Early morning hike up Portage Pass trail. Even with the smoke from the nearby wildfires it is still a beautiful sight.
Pink salmon waiting. They are waiting for the tide to rise so they can continue their journey to the spawning grounds.
Very colorful beach located near Whittier, Alaska
Matanuska River from one of the many viewpoints along the Glenn Highway.
I chose to focus on the Alaskan buttercups with a shallow depth of field. I think the gorgeous sunset makes the perfect backdrop for such a vibrant little flower.
All the planes are tucked in for the night at Lake Hood Seaplane Base
Went on the hunt for waterfalls today.I discovered a nice little creek in Whittier, AK. I explored the creek for about a quarter mile, all the way to the ocean.
Moss is everywhere. This large pile of rocks is covered in moss and trees.
Falls Creek, AK
I made it to the summit of Portage Pass just as the sun was starting to peak through the clouds over Portage Glacier.g
Dry creek bed along Emerald Creek trail.
Perfect viewpoint to watch the passing boats and sea life. Billings Glacier is in the background.
Found a nice spot to rest while on our hike of Emerald Cove Trail.
close up of a small section of the forest floor. In this picture are ferns, moss, and watermelon berries.
Seagull surveying the creek as it stands over a dead pink salmon.
Floatplane parked at Lake Spenard in Anchoarge, Alaska
Tiny view of Emerald Cove Trail in Whittier, Alaska
newly sprouted ferns are starting to take over the forest floor
A Peek-a-boo shot of Kenai Lake. This was taken on my drive back from Seward, Alaska.
The family and I hiked Portage Pass today. This is the was a close as I could get to the glacier without getting all wet.
A small stair case wategrfall located along Emerald Cove trail in Whittier, Alaska
Laying down in a thicket of Devils club to get a low point of view shot. I wnated to capture the colors of sunset filtered through the devil's club leaves.
Pink salmon stranded in very little water, They are so determined to get to the spawning gound that they don't notice the receding tide.
A mini waterfall along Winner Creek in Girdwood, Alaska
The small creek that feeds Emerald cove in Whittier. Salmon spawn just a little further up creek past the waterfall.
I went on a ride along with Alaska Photo Treks tonight. We visited some spots that I am familiar with, but have not been to in a long time.
Peeking around barnacle covered rock at Billings Glacier near Whittier, Alaska.
The mossy forest of Portage Valley. I took my boys and daughter to scout good photo spots. This place was beautiful, except for the swarms of mosquitoes.
Westchester Lagoon, Alaska
This spot where I'm standing is normally a decent sized lake. With the lack of rain this summer the lake is completely gone.
Beautiful hazy sunset taken from Glenn Alps in Anchorage, Alaska
Beginning of Winner Creek Trail
The beginning of Winner Creek Trail, starting from Alyeska hotel.
Beautiful little spot in Whittier along the Emerald cove trail. There was so much color and texture.
The first glacier you see as you leave the Whittier harbor is Billings Glacier.
Beautiful waterfall in Whittier, Alaska
One of the many coves the family and I came across on Emerald Cove Trail
Beautiful conditions at Barbara Falls in Eagle River, AK
Orb weaver spider by the water's edge at Westchester Lagoon, Anchorage, Alaska
The smoke form the wildfires can create some dramatic light when you combine it with a partly cloud sky.
Early morning photo of Pioneer Peak. I shot this from Reflection Lake near Palmer/Wasilla, Alaska. The haze in theair is actually heavy smoke from the Swan Lake wildfire that happened earlier this summer in Kenai, Alaska.
On my way to Glennallen I stopped to take a rest from the hours of driving. The wildflowers were in full bloom all along the Glenn Highway.
Sheep Mountain located on Glenn Highway
Hiking shotgun trail/ Emerald Cove trail. discovered this hidden waterfall at the top of a rock cliff. This small waterfall flowed over the cliff to create a larger waterfall.. I shot this handheld while laying on my stomach. The leaf at the top of the image is cow parsnip. I was careful not to touch it because the oils from the plant can cause a rash when sunlight hits the skin.