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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...

Hello everyone! Just a quick update to let you know that the full description for my “Wild Lands & Wild Life: Denali Highway Fall Color Tour” is now online! If you are looking for an incredible way to experience Alaska – look no further. Wild Lands & Wild Life: Denali Highway Fall Color Tour – 2011 I’m also going to try something new out for the rest of 2011… Want to make $100? I thought that might get your attention! Meet the F.R.I.P. – Friend Referral Incentive Program. Don’t you just love acronyms… 5 easy steps: Post a link to my Alaskan Photo Tours & Workshops page on your personal blog, website, twitter, and/or Facebook page. Refer a photographer friend (or friends) to my 2011 Alaskan Photo...

For the past few years, Jim Goldstein has been doing a very fun project to celebrate the efforts of hundreds of photographers over the past 365 days. His “Your Best Photos of 2010″ Project is an amalgamation of a huge variety of photographic and artistic styles, locations, and subjects. It’s always fascinating to see what everyone turns in, and I really enjoy looking back on my years efforts – both successes and failures. I was only able to get to a small fraction of the locations I had hoped to visit, but I’m very happy with this years portfolio. Please let me know which images are your favorites by leaving a comment below! Here’s to this past year, and a New Year ahead! [Show as...

Wow, it has been a while since I’ve made a post not related to my Alaska Photo Tours. But, in my defense, I been berry berry busy. Somewhere, my high school english teacher just gagged. Jena and I have been getting out in the field as much as possible, taking advantage of the beautiful winter wonderland that surrounds us and the gorgeous light we’ve been blessed with on occasion. It may still be considered “Fall” in the Lower 48, but we are full into winter here in Alaska. I remember when I first decided to move to Alaska, my friends in Wisconsin all made the same comment. “Are you sure you are ready for those winters?” I knew it would be an adjustment, but I was not ready for how busy I would be in the winter time with my...

We arrived home recently from my annual Fall Color shoot.  We hit just past peak fall colors, but the weather was spectacular. As were my fellow travelers. This was Jena’s first trip “up north” to Interior Alaska. Also joining us was Scott Slone of Alaska HDTV. Jena and I had planned on spending the full 8 days on the road, but the colors shifted so quickly that we headed home early. We will do local day trips whenever possible though, to find nearby “pockets” of color that have yet to mature. I was very happy to meet with a few family owned lodges that will be hosting my Alaska Photo Tours (AdvenTours) next year, and in the years ahead. Wow… that’s all I can say. I was blown away by their hospitality and comfort in...

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...