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Hello everyone. I’m back to dangle the proverbial carrot… My June 18-24, 2011, “Wild Lands & Wild Life: Cordova” Alaska Photo Tour is filling up! I have only 1 spot left, but it likely won’t last long. Never heard of Cordova? You’re not the only one! I first visited Cordova 4 years ago, and have since gone back every year to make up for lost time. It is quite literally my favorite place in ALL of Alaska – quite probably the entire world. Yeah, it’s that extraordinary. But what sets it apart?   Cordova could easily be called “Hidden, Alaska”. It is tucked back in Orca Inlet, on the eastern edge of Prince William Sound. It is remote, yet logistically fairly simple to get to. It’s just far...

  I’m very happy to formally announce the 4th tour of 2011. The “Wild Lands & Wild LIfe: Denali Highway Fall Color Tour”. August 26-September 1, 2011. I’d like to invite you to join me on an epic, small group, wilderness photo tour into the heart of Alaska. The Denali Highway – 135 mile long ‘improved’ road, stretching from Cantwell (near the eastern border of Denali National Park) to Paxson at the east end of the road. From 1957 to 1971, this was the only access to Denali National Park. Since ’71 it has become mostly derelict and poorly maintained. It crosses some of the most dramatic and incredible terrain in the United States. Mountains. Glaciers. Rolling tundra. Taiga forest. Kettle ponds. Raging...

I have an exciting announcement – a NEW photo tour! Aurora Borealis & Winter Landscapes Photo Tour March 26-31, 2011 A quick rundown – 6 days/5 nights at an amazing wilderness lodge, nestled at the base of a mountain and surrounded by pristine winter wonderland! All lodging, all meals, all transportation, all the wildlife you can shake a 500mm lens at, and weather/conditions permitting, all the aurora borealis you can drool at. How much? Well… that’s the unbelievable part. $2250 per participant. You won’t find a more unique tour at any where NEAR this price. Check out the description on the Tour Page! Want to be kept up to date about all of my Photo Workshops & AdvenTours, tips & tricks, and news? Only Newsletter subscribers receiv

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...

Moose scare me more than bear do. I have never been charged by a bear, they typically want nothing to do with humans. Even kneeling less than 2 feet from an 800 pound female brown bear on the Katmai coast, I didn’t feel threatened. But I won’t get within 20 yards of a moose, if I can avoid it. The difference between a bear and moose charge – in my experience? Easy. If a bear charges you, stand your ground. Do NOT run. Bear like to bully and make things move. People, other bear… doesn’t matter. If a moose charges you? Get the HECK out of there. Like… yesterday. I’ll be the first to admit, moose are some of the oddest looking creatures. Part horse, part… well, something else. Perhaps something with a goiter problem?...

I used to love sleeping in. I could easily hit the 10:00 mark (or later) when I was younger. But now that I am “older”, I have a hard time making it past 6 or 6:30. Especially now that I live in Alaska. It seems like a sin to sleep in and miss the possibility of an amazing sunrise over the countless mountains. This morning was no different; woke up at 5:30 and sauntered (read: stumbled lazily) out to the living room. Did some image work & keywording for my upcoming submissions to my stock photo site (more on that soon), all while watching Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge DVDs. I’m a multi-tasker, what can I say? At just before 9, I noticed a slight glow on the horizon out my window. Well, that can’t be – the weather idiot...