Tag Archives: Pioneer Peak
Grand Alaska Moonrise
A very beautiful, nearly indescribable, moonrise over the Chugach Mountains in Alaska. I knew the approximate time of the moonrise last night, but was fairly certain I wouldn’t be able to photograph it because of heavy cloud cover over the … Continue reading
Up early for no reason at all, or so I thought.
For no apparent reason that I could think of I awoke at 3 a.m. this morning & couldn’t get back to sleep. So, an hour later, I got out of bed & got dressed. After making myself a large cup … Continue reading
Alaska skies clear again…but only briefly
I took advantage of a break in the weather late yesterday afternoon, spending a pleasant hour sitting on my deck enjoying the view as magnificent cloud formations rolled across the Chugach Mountain to the east. Meanwhile though, I could hear … Continue reading
Hatcher Pass Then Roller Derby Baby!
Becky and I decided to drive to Palmer yesterday and have lunch at the Noisy Goose Restaurant, one of our favorites here in the Matanuska Valley. As we were walking out to the car the phone rang and it was … Continue reading
A friend does well and more wind/roof problems
Sunrise over Pioneer Peak as seen from my deck this morning, February 16, 2011. A simple little affair, really. Nice & quiet with just some pretty pinks & blues. It would have been quite relaxing to watch if not for the temperature, around 2° … Continue reading
I try to stay lively on Monday
Fixing my roof & losing my ladder (Stupid) On Monday the winds seemed to be calming down so I took the opportunity to climb onto my roof to repair and replace shingles lost in a windstorm a few days ago. Actually, … Continue reading
A story about the police and me.
Date: February 12, 2010 Official Sunrise: 8:50 Photograph Taken: 8:44 Temperature: 30° Wind: From the North @ 5 m.p.h. Photographer: Ron Day Camera Used: Nikon D200 * “When you’re in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you … Continue reading
Walkin’ In The Sunshine
Date: February 9, 2010 Official Sunrise: 8:58 Photograph Taken: 8:46 Temperature: 15° Wind: 10 – 15 m.p.h. Photographer: Ron Day Camera Used: Nikon D200 It’s still winter, here. Yesterday was nice but today we have gray skies, a threat … Continue reading
Winter Activities At Hatcher Pass
Date: January 4, 2010 Official Sunrise: 10:13 Photograph Taken: 10:07 Temperature: 25° Wind: None Photographer: Ron Day Camera: Nikon D70 Well, I waited and waited for something good to happen in this morning’s sunrise. You know, maybe a little color…or … Continue reading
