christina420's PhotoBlog

::ƒoto 228:: Fairy tales

2012-11-01T19:26:30Z

Everything you touch turns to gold

::ƒoto 227:: That glow

2012-11-01T19:05:15Z

This is my friend Michelle. I was so proud to share in her special day. She has such a glow about her and looks absolutely beautiful. I'm back... I got too caught up. Caught up in travel, vacation, work, relationships, just life in general. I became overwhelmed and uninspired and hit a creative rough patch. My boyfriend recently took me to the photography convention in NYC; the largest in the country. He took me to become inspired, to remember what it was to free flow with ideas. He also told me, he was upset I wasn't updating my photoblog and he always looked to it and showed it to his co-workers to brag. These simple gestures made me realize I needed to get out of this "slump". I am so grateful to him and love him so much. I missed my photoblog too. I hope that in the coming days and weeks I am able to work more on my photography and feel less overwhelmed by things that probably don't matter as much as finding happiness in things you love.

::Day 226:: Creek landing

2012-08-20T11:13:09Z

Coming in for a landing! Did you know that Alaska has the highest civilian percentage of both motorcyclists and private pilots? These planes are a major way that many Alaskans use to get from place to place. I did not get a chance to ride in one (the sky tours range $200-$800) but there is always next time

::Day 225:: Dancing Northern Lights

2012-08-20T11:06:30Z

These are the northern lights. I have heard it is rare to see them in August but thankfully I caught a glimpse. They left just as quickly as they came and were absolutely magical. I saw them the same night as the meteoroid shower and was also lucky enough to see some shooting stars. I felt extremely lucky and would love to see them again

::Day 224:: Pipeline

2012-08-20T10:59:37Z

The famous Alaskan pipeline! Has anyone put together that I went to Alaska recently? The pipeline runs 826 miles North to South in Alaska bringing oil all across the state.

::Day 223:: Moose'n around

2012-08-20T10:38:11Z

Moose at sunset in Denali Park in Alaska. Typically they do feed at night but not this close to the road or out in the open like this. We were very luck to see a mom, bull and calf all looking around for dinner. It was very cool to see, reminded me of our trip last night to Yellowstone

::Day 222:: Fireweed

2012-08-20T10:31:27Z

Fireweed is one of Alaska's wildflowers and they are everywhere! I loved the name, the smell and the view that they get to take in on a daily basis. In the background is the state tree: the sitka spruce. All of it is breathtaking.

::Day 221:: There's a bear afoot

2012-08-20T10:22:32Z

I went on a walk through Denali park on a hunt for bear's. I did not think I was going to actually find a bear but we certainly did find the tracks. Here are the paw prints from a black bear. No bear in sight thankfully but wow she/he must be big!

::Day 220:: The last frontier

2012-08-20T10:14:01Z

Alaska is known as "the last frontier". Everywhere you look (not in the major cities) is an eyesight full of amazing landscape. There are scenic view pull off's all over the highway and I took advantage of every one!

::Day 219:: Mount McKinley

2012-08-20T10:06:23Z

This is Mt. McKinely in Alaska. It is almost impossible to catch it without clouds surrounding it. I was lucky enough to not only catch it on a beautiful day but also lucky enough to be shooting next to a lifelong hobby photographer. He was nice enough to lend me his lens for my new nikon5100. It was a great recommendation and I can not wait to buy myself one for my christmas or birthday :) Thank you to that very gracious man!!