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Monday, November 10th, 2008

Northern Lights over Wrangell - St. Elias National Park, Alaska.

 

Hey Folks,

I can’t overstate the import of what the world saw this past week. For the first time ever the people of the US elected an African American president, Barack Obama, and the value that such a moment carries is immeasurable. A bare 40 years have past since Bill Russell became the first African American head coach in the NBA. 10 years ago the world saw the first black CEO of a Fortune 500 company (how ironic is it that Franklin Raines became CEO of — wait for it — Fannie Mae!!!!) There are innumerable examples of things like this all highlighting the magnitude of this moment. But perhaps none more than this one; (more…)

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Northern Lights at Sunset

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

northern lights at sunset, wrangell st. elias national park, alaska.

Hey Folks

It’s getting to that time of year (again) when the blog slows down? Why? Because I’m not gunna be away from the computer. I’ve been catching up a bunch of keywording and editing, and so forth, from the winter, which is a poor way to spend the spring. Here’s a photo from a month or so ago, when the northern lights were rockin’. They came on just as sunset faded – kinda of like a double-header at the movie cinema, although I can’t think of a movie that is a awesome to watch – maybe “Crash”. The lights dimmed not too long after this, before it got really dark, and I thought the show was over. They came back out again around 2am, and I was fortunate to get up and get some more images, one of which I posted here a month ago.

I’ll be slowing down a lot with posts over the summer, as I’ve got a full schedule booked, which I’m super excited about. I’ll try to get a trip report done for each trip between trips, but don’t want to make any promises. In the meantime, take care of yourselves, and drop in from time to time and see what’s new here.

Cheers

Carl

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Northern Lights, Alaska.

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights, over Wrangell St. Elias national park, Alaska.

Hey folks,

Here’s a quick one from the road. Taken last night. The aurora borealis, or northern lights, as it’s commonly called, is absolutely the most mystical, magical, unbelievable thing I’ve ever witnessed, and dare say ever will. I’ll write more on the lights later, but here’s a quick recount of my experience last night (or 2 nights).

I was headed to the north side of the park, during the evening, (more…)

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Northern Lights, Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Northern Lights, McCarthy, Alaska.

Hey Folks,

Here’s a shot of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, I took in September 2006 from just near McCarthy, in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska. I was guiding a trip into the park, and we were late leaving Anchorage, due to delays with one of the guest’s flight to Alaska. We also stopped to shoot some scenics along the way, as the afternoon light got nice, so we were pretty late arriving in McCarthy. That turned out to be a blessing, (more…)

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