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Top Lodging Gem #7 – Angel’s Rest, Seward, Alaska

Posted by Joan Wallner on Sunday, August 2, 2015, In : Travel 

This little piece of heaven sits on the shores of Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska, and welcomes you with breathtaking views and marine wildlife.

You’re lulled to sleep by the sounds of the sea splashing on the rocky shore along with the smells of the sea. Come morning, you can eat your breakfast while sitting snug inside the warm cabin and watch the sun rise behind the mountains on the other side of the bay through the large bay windows. 

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Top of Cleary Summit, Alaska

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, February 13, 2015, In : Alaska Winter 
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A Pastel Winter Sunrise
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From the top of Cleary Summit, Alaska. Sunrise photos taken in January at 11:00am!


Winter Sunrise
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Highway through the Clouds
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The White Mountains (which really look pink during sunrise) sitting on ...

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Northern Lights from Alaska

Posted by Joan Wallner on Sunday, February 8, 2015, In : Alaska Winter 
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The Northern Lights from Cleary Summit, north of Fairbanks, Alaska in January.


Aurora Flare
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Aurora Flare with Clouds
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Dancing Auroras
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Lights on Fire
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Swirling Northern Lights
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If you look close...


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Alaska Winterscapes

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, January 30, 2015, In : Alaska Winter 
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Visit Alaska in mid-January? Why not?

I'll be sharing photos from my latest trip.

Fun fact: While on my trip to Alaska mid-January, the sunrise was at 10:30am and the sunset was at 3:30pm. Makes for a very short day!



Snowy Alaskan sunburst. View larger image.



Peaceful Winter....
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Final Grizzly Photos (until my next trip!)

Posted by Joan Wallner on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, In : Grizzlies 
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Reflection.



There's only one way to get to Katmai National Park... by float plane. This grizzly looks like he's waiting for the new arrivals. View larger image.



And, if there's a grizzly on the beach when you arrive? You sit on the "tarmac" until the bear moves along... View ...

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Grizzly Training Days

Posted by Joan Wallner on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, In : Grizzlies 
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Peekaboo! This his spring cub peers over her mom at Katmai National Park. View larger photo.



While its mom fishes for salmon, this little spring cub looks around making sure not to get too far away from mom. View larger photo.



Swimming is on the agenda for this grizzly sprin...

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Grizzlies!

Posted by Joan Wallner on Friday, July 25, 2014, In : Grizzlies 
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A grizzly dripping with water after chasing salmon in the Brooks River at Katmai National Park. View larger image.





Here is a grizzly that caught a salmon at Brooks Falls. View larger image.






Grizzlies fighting (or playing) at Brooks Falls at Katmai National Park.







This grizzl...

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Why You Should Always Ask for a Window Seat

Posted by Joan Wallner on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, In : Flight photos 

For those of you who don’t know, I grew up around planes since my dad was a pilot. Whether I’m in a piper cub, helicopter, jet liner or other air vehicle, I always try to get a window seat.

I don’t mind if plane parts or the sides of the windows are in my photographs. I think it adds the element that I enjoy so much – flying.

One of the biggest challenges of taking photographs from an airplane is making sure the horizon is level, which gives your photo ...


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