Tag Archives: Sunrise

Alaska Paragliding

It’s quite normal to see small aircraft in the skies over Alaska. Hundreds of them are aloft each and every day. But it is a rare occurrence when I see a para glider. This craft and it’s pilot just happened … Continue reading

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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

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Today has no plans for me

Good morning everyone. This is sunrise as seen from my home in Wasilla, Alaska today. A bit ordinary but still kind of pretty. Right now it’s rather pleasant outside, a bit of a fall nip in the air, and it … Continue reading

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Summit Lake at the top of Hatcher Pass

I spent most of the afternoon and evening yesterday at the top of Hatcher Pass just hanging out, waiting for perfect clouds and sunset. I arrived much too early in the day, around 3:00 p.m. I think, and therefore had … Continue reading

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A grandson graduates…from kindergarten

Dalton proudly graduates from kindergarten Becky and I, along with Randy and Jenny and their family, attended Dalton’s kindergarten musical program and graduation ceremony last night at Goose Bay School. The gymnasium was crowded, as usual, with parents, grandparents and … Continue reading

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I discover some PhotoShop freedom

  One day, while using binoculars at my parking spot on Goose Bay, I spotted a rusty old Ford pickup, early fifties, abandoned in the marsh land which surrounds Goose Bay. It was at least a couple of mile away from me, … Continue reading

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Brylan turns four

For a while this morning it looked as if I might have a chance to photograph a nice sunrise, but then a blanket of gray clouds moved quickly in, spoiling the opportunity. Instead I selected this aerial photo taken as I … Continue reading

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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

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Portraits Of Brittany

* * Brittany came home with us on Thanksgiving eve after we’d spent a very nice evening, and had a delicious dinner, with Randy’s parents at their home here in Wasilla. She and grandma have this tradition going that enables … Continue reading

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Returning to Goose Bay

Yesterday I took quite  a chance and drove to Goose Bay looking for some pictures. The reason I say I took a chance is because I’d quit going to Goose Bay a couple years ago, even though it was probably … Continue reading

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