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Well, here it is… the project I (not so?) subtly hinted at last night on this blog. This summer, Scott Slone (of Alaska HDTV) and I spent a few days hiking the Reed Lakes Trail (and beyond) in Hatcher Pass. I shot several photos that I am very happy with, and Scott worked tirelessly on getting clips for this video. We have several ongoing projects that will carry on this tradition, if the response is positive. So, if you like it, sound off in the comments below – we’d love to hear from you. Also, be sure to stop by Scott Slone’s awesome website featuring adventure travel in Alaska – Alaska HDTV. Without further ado, here is… “Hiking Reed Lakes, Alaska”! Want to be kept up to date about all of my Photo Workshops &...

Hartney Bay is well known for the visiting migratory birds. This location sees a lot of birds the first week of May. How many? Oh… around 5 million. Give or take. Two photography tips for this location in May? Yeah… you’ll thank me later. Tip #1 – Wear rain gear at all times. Might be a good idea for your camera gear too. Tip #2 – Don’t EVER look up with your mouth open. Those aren’t wet snow flakes. Well, they may be. But do you really want to take that chance? You’re welcome. Annnnnnyway. In mid June, there are less birds and associated poop to dodge. The grass that grows in Hartney Slough is thick and lush green. The river is constantly changing appearance. When the tide is out, it is just few feet deep and is...

It has been a little while since my last post. The last two weekends I’ve spent a day each shooting with Scott Slone. Scott is the owner, videographer, host and producer of Alaska HDTV. He’s done fantastic work filming and producing in every corner, nook and cranny of Alaska. It’s always revealing to photograph along side another cameraman (or woman), you always learn something. If your eyes and mind are open, of course. It is even more revealing to shoot next to a videographer. I wasn’t fully aware of this, because of my fixation with still photography, but the world is actually “moving”. And that video thing? Well, it’s bound to catch on here sometime. One of these days, people will have picture frames in their homes...

I spent most of today’s daylight hours waiting to join the polar bear club. Same ol’ routine. Got up early, well… relatively early as compared to the sunrise time. Sunrise today was at 9:57 am at the location I planned to shoot. That’s the great thing about landscape photography in winter – sleep in and still catch sunrise! I got up at 6:30, showered & (because of mom’s good teachings) put on clean underwear. Don’t be that person. I headed south to the Kenai Peninsula in the dark. Along the Turnagain Arm, several pair of eyes glanced up at me from the road side, 4 Dall sheep not 10 feet off the pavement. But I was on a mission, and it was dark. Very dark. In the summer months, the sun would have been up for over 4...

Grab the Kleenex (Kleenex is a Kimberly-Clark brand), make sure all your manly friends aren’t around to see you, and get ready to feel the need to cuddle up with something soft and warm. 1 week ago, I boarded the high-speed ferry in Whittier, bound for Cordova on the eastern edge of the Prince William Sound. The forecast had changed so many times over the past couple of days, that I really had no idea of what to expect. Honestly, is there anyone out there that can be so wrong, so many times and still get paid for their job. Weather forecasters can barely even tell you what happened yesterday, let alone what will happen tomorrow or the next day. I think they use a Ouija Board, a Magic 8 Ball, and a 24-sided die to make their forecasts. Sorry Al Roker, the...

Another trip to Seward, another epic adventure. Joined my friends at Kenai Fjords Tours on another “Captain’s Choice Tour“. We spent the day plying the waters outside of Resurrection Bay. There were several photographers on board; both local Alaskans as well as first time visitors to our amazing state. It was great to shoot along side them and stretch our creative muscles – pushing and prodding each other for tidbits. There was the usual jesting involved & everyone took it very well. Good people all around, and a great captain and well… captain. We got 2 captains for the price of 1! Because they were only running one boat yesterday, we were lucky to have a second captain on board to serve as the deck hand. They switched on and off...