Turnagain Arm Reflection

In a place notorious for wind and rain, moments like these don’t happen often. I’ve been driving along Turnagain Arm 3 - 4 times per week this summer while guiding for Alaska Photo Treks and have had some beautiful and unique experiences (see my post of the moose swimming in Turnagain Arm), but this might be my favorite. It was taken yesterday morning when the low tide and calm weather provided a perfect composition. I was leading a tour and told the guests that it’s a subjective statement and can’t really be quantified, but this is the nicest day I’ve seen on the arm yet this year!

As always, thank you for following,

Colin 

Turnagain Arm, Aug 3, 2025

 

Beaver & Morning Reflection

Another gift from last week's calm, frosty morning...

I'd been trying to get a unique photo of the beavers working on their dam for a while now and having lived in this valley for more than a decade, I've learned to use (and sometimes prefer) reflected light vs. direct. In this case, the still water held a vibrant reflection of the mountainside in morning sun, creating a perfect canvas for the image in my mind’s eye.

Thank you for following,

Colin

www.colintyler.com

 

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

 

Limited Edition Signed & Numbered Bear Print with 2017 Aurora Borealis Calendar

Hello friends,

My recent morning bear photos have been getting quite a bit of attention online. One of them received more than 8,000 likes on Alaska Magazine's page and I am happy to say this image is currently one of the most popular photographs trending on National Geographic Your Shot. In light of this, I have decided to make a very special, limited offer. I am going to release the very first ten prints on 12x18" metallic finish paper, signed and numbered, for $75.

In addition to the limited edition print, I will include a personalized 2017 Aurora Borealis Calendar, a $20 value. My photo is on the month of February, which I will sign for you, and the rest of the calendar showcases the work of 12 other photographers from Alaska and northern Canada. Every purchase helps fund my next adventure and allows me to continue exploring, creating and sharing with the world. Follow the link to make a purchase and please share: http://www.colintyler.com/…/signed-and-numbered-autumn-sunr…

As always, thank you for following along!

Colin

Autumn Morning Bear

A conceptual photograph involves much more than simply documenting a subject. When I am able to combine the elements to convey the mood of a scene and evoke an emotional response from my viewers, then I have succeeded in creating a truly artistic image.
 
Another crisp morning to start the day. In just over a month, the sun will drop behind the mountains and we will be in the shade until late January. I am going to miss this autumn light and most of all, this bear.

Early Morning Reflected Light

It is true that the early bird gets the worm; this is why I love early morning autumn solitude. Living in a valley where the sun does not reach until late morning, I've learned to use reflected light on my subjects, which, in my opinion, can be more dramatic than direct light. Knowing this, I was able to position myself in anticipation of capturing this moment.