Wall of License Plates (HWW)

Alaska and Beyond

Folder: Places
We've been several times, both on land in our RV, and on cruise ships. Spectacular is not a strong enough word.

I've included photos from the areas near and connecting to Alaska, such as Yukon, Washington State, and British Columbia. All beautiful places.

21 Aug 2012

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Wall of License Plates (HWW)

Taken in 2012 in Kettle Falls, Washington. Yes, those seem to be Washington state license plates. We were on our way back from our summer in Alaska, and this was the first decent stop after crossing the border back from Canada. Image processed with GIMP.

29 Jul 2012

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Bench (HBM)

Taken in Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska. Image cropped to square and processed with GIMP.

01 Jun 2000

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White Pass & Yukon Railroad Steam Locomotive (HBM)

Taken in Skagway, Alaska during our cruise/visit in 2000. We did not take the train that day, but were able to walk right up to the steam equipment as it was prepared to ascend White Pass. Print film, professionally scanned, enhanced with GIMP.

18 Jun 2020

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Lupins, Denali National Park, Alaska (H.A.N.W.E.)

This was actually a "lens test" I did while wandering around our campground at Denali National Park, Alaska. I was testing the macro capability of the Sigma lens I was using on the Nikon D700 camera. In this case, I closed down to F16, and got more good flower detail. But even with some detail, there is a bit of nice bokeh here. Image processed with GIMP.

18 Jun 2020

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Rock and Rapids, Little Susitna River, Alaska

Taken during a side trip near Wasila, Alaska. I was using an older Sigma 70-300 macro lens with the Nikon D700. Worked fine. Image processed with GIMP.

18 May 2007

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Tulips, Butchart Gardens

Taken in 2007, when we were on a cruise to Alaska. It was a perfect day to photograph, and as usual, the staff at Butchart had the plantings just right. I especially like the contrast between the yellow tulips and the blue ground-cover behind and below. Looks best when viewed on a black background. Image processed with GIMP.

20 Jul 2012

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(Fire)Truck in Talkeetna, Alaska

This Mercedes (fire)truck was parked in downtown Talkeetna, Alaska. Just had to get a photo of it. I think that it has been restored as a vehicle for one of the local bars. (There seem to be a lot of bars in Talkeetna...) Image processed with GIMP.

20 Jul 2012

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House Rules

SIgn posted at entrance to a bar in Talkeetna, Alaska. I like those rules! Image processed with GIMP. This quote may not be in the great literature, but it is a quote for Sunday Challenge. Below is a suggestion that this be added to the "Italo-Byzantine Acuity" group, so they will have some rules (of some sort). www.ipernity.com/group/827071/doc

08 May 2020

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586 visits

Alcan Highway

Taken along the "golden triangle" in Yukon. This is the famous AlCan Highway, built during WW II. This photo was taken in 2000, during our visit to Alaska and the surrounding area. Scanned from color print using GIMP.
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