I've had some version of this image in mind for a while. Last week it all came together perfectly. Trumpeter swans in morning sun with the Chugach Mountains creating a dramatic backdrop...
Colin
A Cold, Still Morning at the Eagle River Nature Center
Reflecting on a beautiful morning at the Nature Center last week...
After an evening of rainstorms with hail and thunder (a rare occurrence here), the sky cleared overnight and the temperature plummeted, leaving a thin layer of ice on the viewing decks and a perfect reflection.
As always, thank you for following.
Colin
World Photography Day 2024
Happy World Photography Day 2024!
It’s a beautiful day to chase the light here in Southcentral Alaska. As always, thank you for following!
Colin
August morning at the Eagle River Nature Center, Chugach State Park
Post-eclipse Moonset
Post-eclipse moonset image taken this morning...
These cold temps make for clear skies and a beautiful, frozen landscape. Hopefully some of you caught the lunar eclipse last night and if not, perhaps saw the moon setting in all its glory today.
Have a great weekend and thank you for following!
Colin
More Minnesota Swans
I've been editing through trumpeter swan photos from a few days ago. Here are a few more of my faves. I'm glad I was able to be here in my hometown to witness and capture the swan migration on such a beautiful misty morning. My circadian rhythm seems to have aligned with the light cycle and wakes me every morning before sunrise to check the light...
Colin
Happy Mother's Day
Hello and Happy Mother's Day from Minnesota! I am grateful to be visiting my mom this year and enjoying the wildlife & scenery in my hometown of Outing. Yesterday I woke to a beautiful foggy morning that is so quintessential to the northern lakes area. Add to that roughly 70 trumpeter swans and it was a serene experience. Here are a few of the images I created.
Have a great day out there and be sure to honor all the moms out there, human and nonhuman, as well as our sacred Mother Earth.
Colin
Foggy Autumn Morning Time Lapse
Wildlife activity was slow yesterday morning but the rolling fog and autumn colors were wonderful, so I decided to create a short time lapse video.
Enjoy!
Colin
October Mornings
Rainy days create foggy mornings; foggy mornings create dramatic light. This is one of my favorite times of year for morning photos in the valley. Once the clouds part it is clear that the snow line is working its way down the mountains a little more each day. Have a great Monday out there and thank you for following along!
Colin
