Tag Archives: Alaska

An almost-ice-free Chena.

Chena River Breakup

Elisabeth and I had a chance to get down to the Chena River on one of its final icy days. It was a slow breakup this year because winter’s-end was unusually warm. She enjoyed seeing the few remaining pieces floating downstream.

Our typical view this time of year.

Just Before Six

People around Fairbanks start to get excited this time of year as our daylight increases by nearly seven minutes per day. I took this picture from our front porch at 5:37pm on Saturday. We see beautiful sunsets here every day and have a great view … Read More

At Land's End in Homer.

The Homer Spit

Coming home from Anchor Point we drove a few miles to the Homer Spit; here are Deborah and Stephen at Land’s End.

An eagle among the seagulls.

Anchor Point Eagle

Eagles are common on the Kenai Peninsula and we observed this one in Anchor Point on the shore of Cook Inlet.

Hannah soaking up the sun.

It’s Sunny Again

Taken with my phone at the same time as yesterday’s photo, here’s Hannah wearing some shades.

Elisabeth sporting some shades.

Sunny in Fairbanks

Elisabeth felt she must wear sunglasses when we went out for a drive the other day, so I took this picture with my phone.

Gov. Sarah Palin and her daughter Piper.

Sarah and Piper

Here’s another shot from yesterday’s Iron Dog finish, as the Palin family waited for Dad to arrive.

Palin speaking with reporters.

Iron Dog Finish

I was shooting video at the Iron Dog today, where the Governor waited for her husband, who finished sixth.

From the open field steps from our house.

Across the Street

Spectacular views of the Alaska Range can be seen twenty feet from our door; I’m hoping to capture a sunset soon.

View from our downstairs apartment.

Our New View

This shot was taken through our living room window when we first moved in; that’s the Alaska Range in the distance.