Alaskan fall scenes # 25.
Oct 7, 2014 09:46:43 #
blacks2 wrote:
Here are some more.
Man, Oh Man, Oh Man, Oh Man. . . .
There are a couple of lines from American poet Wallace Stevens's poem "The Dove in the Belly" that go:
"The rivers shine and hold their mirrors up,
Like excellence collecting excellence."
Those lines apply doubly to your superlative work, Mike: those exquisite mirrors in your #1 here and numberless other images reflecting the Alaskan mountains in their glory---and your own photographic excellence . . . collecting and reflecting excellence.
You are a poet with a camera, Mike. Truly.
Oct 7, 2014 10:10:43 #
seagullSuz wrote:
Mike, the scenery is breathtaking and your shots are beautiful!...I've only visited Alaska peripherally on a huge cruise ship...hope one day to get on land beyond the port cities...your photos are inspiring!...
Thank you very much for your kind comment. Cruise lines don't show you very much of the last frontier, the most scenic areas like the Lynn channel are traveled at night. They want you to spend a whole day at Skagway, Ketchikan etc. it is there where they make their money on excursions. For many years I flew to Anchorage where rented a car for 2 weeks and tried to stay away from the main tourist places, I think it is the best and cheapest way to see Alaska.
Oct 7, 2014 10:11:58 #
Sylvias wrote:
Stunningly beautiful, what more can I say. You are an inspiration to me Mike to try and achieve just a fraction of your skills in landscape photography. Always look forward to your Alaskan posts. :thumbup: :thumbup: :D
Thank you very much Sylvia, you are so kind, I appreciate it.
Oct 7, 2014 10:13:05 #
Urban Woods wrote:
Brilliant beauty Mike! That's a super set! Thanks for posting. I must put Alaska on the bucket list.
Thank you very much, glad to inspire you to see the last frontier.
Oct 7, 2014 10:14:09 #
onepictureatatime wrote:
The most amazing pictures of Alaska, of anyplace, I have ever seen. I have lived in Alaska but feel I am seeing it for the the first time.
Thank you very much, it's time to go go back and revisit.
Oct 7, 2014 10:14:57 #
merrytexan wrote:
splendid images of a beautiful state! :-D
Thank you very much, glad you liked them.
Oct 7, 2014 10:16:03 #
infocus wrote:
Fantastic again Mike. Love the sharpness, colour and composition of every one.
Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate you comments.
Cheers.
Oct 7, 2014 10:20:24 #
hj wrote:
Guess that would bother me. What happens if one has an accident or medical emergency?
That's a risk one has to take. Now I am only there for two weeks, there are people living in places like Eagle Alaska they are 400 miles away from any hospital. That's why it is called the "Last Frontier"
Oct 7, 2014 10:20:58 #
YoungEsqr wrote:
Lovely pictures and thanks.
Thank you very much, glad that you likes them.
Oct 7, 2014 10:25:04 #
RustyEire wrote:
Man, Oh Man, Oh Man, Oh Man. . . . br br There ar... (show quote)
Thank you so much, you are making my speechless with that gracious comment, I am not sure that I deserve it but I gladly accept it, thanks again.
Oct 7, 2014 17:46:51 #
Mike, I just can't thank you enough for taking us on this wonderful tour of the beautiful State of Alaska. Your photos are so beautiful!
Oct 7, 2014 17:55:57 #
Photo Girl wrote:
Mike, I just can't thank you enough for taking us on this wonderful tour of the beautiful State of Alaska. Your photos are so beautiful!
Thank you so much Margo, I am glad that you like them and that you enjoy my pictures, I appreciate it.
Oct 7, 2014 18:15:03 #
I always look forward eagerly to your postings, anticipating and getting my fix for pure beauty. Thanks for another stunning series. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 7, 2014 19:49:51 #
Sirius_one wrote:
I always look forward eagerly to your postings, anticipating and getting my fix for pure beauty. Thanks for another stunning series. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thank you very much, glad to give you that FIX.
Oct 7, 2014 21:41:38 #
blacks2 wrote:
Here are some more.
Mike--Can you tell us where each of these pictures were taken? In all the years that I have been taking pictures and viewing pictures I have never seen any thing quite like this set. If Ansel Adams were alive today he would be bird dogging you for info. I sit here in front of my computer and as down load each picture I become aware of greatness in your touch and your complete control of all the facets of photography. Long may you continue to amaze us with your work.
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