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Part of the Alaska Range obscured by mild haze across Cook Inlet. Anchorage extends below us to the edge of Cook Inlet. We're about 15 minutes from home here, but hundreds of miles from the Alaska Range.
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Susitna, or Sleeping Lady, appears larger viewed from Anchorage than from Eagle River (shown May 2).
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A hill in the Chugach range.
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Another hill. Snow remains at this higher elevation, although we were only about 1600 feet above sea level.
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The happy hiker. So much available camera equipment; so clueless.
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Post-holing in the Chugach. (Post holing is when you are walking along the top of snow and one or both of your legs sinks in deep without warning.) We had forgotten to take our sticks (poles) and without snowshoes, some of the snow can be fun -- for me. Howard doesn't think it's funny when he sinks up to his knees. It's easy to look like a total ass trying to get out of the hole. (These depths aren't dangerous, but some can be. I don't mean to make light of post-holing.)
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Nice set! I adore #3, great shots!
ScubaLiz · 2008-05-10: 22:27
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Great !!!!!!!!
anamaria21 · 2008-05-10: 22:30
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good to see you out having fun!
sunshineand · 2008-05-10: 23:38
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And you complain about your crab legs and no lawn to cut. Great set.
joycephotography · 2008-05-11: 00:17
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great shots,nice post
mojaroo · 2008-05-11: 00:53
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wow you look cute.. that camera is almost bigger than you.. ;) these shots are still amazing haze or no haze.. wow what it must be like to be there.. I bet I could breathe there.. gorgeous shots:)
Lindyart · 2008-05-11: 01:45
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Great set!
shonajean · 2008-05-11: 02:19
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These shots are vary awesome, even if there is haze, I love them all
mystic1 · 2008-05-11: 02:22
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Cool!!!!
georgiahurst · 2008-05-11: 03:04
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I like the haziness of the Sleeping Lady in #2. Watch out for those bears... but, hey, you could smack them with that huuuuuge lens :)
davids · 2008-05-11: 03:07
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beautiful country, great set!
artman · 2008-05-11: 03:22
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awesome landscapes, well done! R
urmysunshine · 2008-05-11: 05:17
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I like these landscapes! Wonderful!
miclaud · 2008-05-11: 05:42
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superb wilderness pictures. this is out of this world fantastic. every photo truly outstanding and beautiful. these are extraordinarily and beautiful images. excellent. you capture such peace in these pictures, and beauty that is only matched by your own.
storytaylor · 2008-05-11: 05:53
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Great set! I can just feel the cool crisp air!
glennis · 2008-05-11: 06:33
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What a glorious hike.
oldbabe · 2008-05-11: 06:48
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Your looking like quiet the pro in #5!!!....I went to single out some shots but having looked back over this set I cant really pinpoint any stand outs. 1-4 are stunningly beautiful landscapes and the last two are a real treat ;) I always love to see the person behind the lens.
focussed · 2008-05-11: 07:24
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great pictures and i still enjoy seeing the snow! you look very happy even though you feel clueless.....*g*
kyira · 2008-05-11: 07:43
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Great shots. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy your Sunday.
meiling · 2008-05-11: 08:35
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Fantastic set!!! I really enjoy seeing those mountain vistas.You looks like you're having a wonderful time..I'm with Howard on the post holing...:D
signsnwonders · 2008-05-11: 08:39
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wow !! thats quite a lens . looks like a nikon : ) you do look quite cute as well :) nice to see a face behind the images. thanks for showing us this magnificent place !
dkelly · 2008-05-11: 10:08
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These are beautiful! Thanks for the lesson on post-holing. How interesting!
mrutherford22 · 2008-05-11: 12:52
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Had a quick look at the last few posts: great! Where we are in Spain (yes!) is nearly as cold as your mountains just now!!!
basisimages · 2008-05-11: 13:23
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Wonderful landscape, You take very nice shots
agandia · 2008-05-11: 16:35
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Again you've captured some sublime and simply stunning landscapes. I'm impressed with the fifth photo—serious lens and great smile. Thanks for explaining post-holing and thanks for sharing.
photopoet · 2008-05-11: 17:51
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Wonderful pics and information. Thanks!
cobaltbutterfly · 2008-05-11: 18:42
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I can so relate to #5 and 6. I haven't really a clue how to use half he camera equipment I want. And #6 happens at our house quite a bit. My husband and I laugh and just roll down the hill until our feet can be together again.. Wonderful shots!! Can't wait to see what summer in Alaska looks like..Heck I can't wait to see what summer in Colorado looks like!!! HA!!!
SheriJ · 2008-05-11: 19:16
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Splendid views. Would love to go there. Nice seeing the photographer in situ too.
rolpa · 2008-05-11: 20:52
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Very interesting set, with plenty of great photos and notes. What a gorgeous and majestic place. #1 here is my fav.
Madoc · 2008-05-11: 22:02
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Wonderful shots of such beauty!! Love #5 and the caption ; )) I agree, post-holing isn't bad to the knees...I had a huge surprise one time when I found myself waist deep! Also agree with Pete, great to see you J. ; ))
pattyb · 2008-05-11: 23:59
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These are beautiful and so are you :) You live in such a wonderful place... Looking very professional in #5! That lens is massive!!
Emma · 2008-05-12: 01:50
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Ha! Ha! Are you sure you're not in Wisconsin?? Just kidding--these shots are a marvel. You show the vastness and awe of Alaska.
kimauman · 2008-05-12: 05:56
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#2 and #4 are great landscape shots Jan, and it's nice to see you in #5 and #6. You are not as "clueless" as you make out! When I win the lottery one of the first things I'll be doing is buying a ticket to Alaska! Meanwhile I'll be travelling to Alaska via your photos!
jagungal · 2008-05-12: 06:29
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I now see why you capture such awesome photos! My tiny little camera is like a toy compared to yours! Great views. It is so nice to travel with you on your hikes!
Beagles3 · 2008-05-12: 12:33
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you are absolutely darling and your pics are superb!
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-05-14: 11:23
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happy to see you happy ! - wonderful landscapes ...
camilleauteuil · 2008-05-16: 03:05
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