Bird Ridge

A nice fall hike up Bird Ridge in Chugach State Park was a great way to say goodbye to mild weather. Winter is coming shortly. Snow has already begun to coat the peaks of the park that borders Anchorage. Bring on the snow tires, winter coats, long underwear, knitting frenzy, and skiing. 

Weirdos.

Here's to the weirdo vegetables that don't end up in grocery stores. 

My favorite is the octopus carrot on the right.

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Moose and Garden

As seen out of the bedroom window. The young buck cruises by and stops to look at our garden. This photo was taken last week before the cold snap while our garden was still alive. Growing from front to back: lettuce, spinach, carrots, green onions, and zucchini.

Sunset along the Turnagain Arm while watching for beluga whales.

One of my favorite things about macro photography is its ability to fully capture a moment and catch details I didn't notice. For example, this photo above. I took this photo by sticking my camera on the ground and clicking away bunches of times in hopes of getting at least one properly focused picture. I was using the display on my camera to generally compose the picture but I wan't paying too close attention to it as this series was the last in a long ogling session. It wasn't until I loaded the photos on my computer later that I noticed a little insect perched underneath one of the mushrooms. What a happy little surprise! This chance encounter easily made this my favorite photo from the day.

Highlights from the hidden treasures inhabiting the green of a trail near my house in Anchorage, AK

Hanging easy on the orange

Hanging easy on the yellow

Tides

A before and after shot of the tide from Gull Rock Trail in the Chugach National Forest looking across Cook Inlet. When the tide rolls out, dangerous mud flats are exposed and every Alaskan and their dog knows to keep off the mud. The suction of the mud is so strong that you will be sucked down and helplessly held prisoner while  you watch the fast-moving tides roll in. Keep off the mud.