Tundra Swan family (2)
Jan 16, 2013 18:56:17 #
I was traveling from Denali to Anchorage aboard an Alaska RR train when I spotted these swans in a marsh alongside the tracks outside Wasilla, Alaska. I was on the observation deck of the last car taking in the beautiful scenery along the RR during the several hour trip. The only time I went inside was to eat dinner! It was a fabulous trip despite the rainy, overcast weather.
The train travels 35-mph and the swans were swimming away from my direction of travel. I fired off several shots but these are the best I got. Cropped and PP w/PSE8.
I was using my Canon EOS SXi w/17-85mm lens because I didn't think there would be any opportunity to use the 100-400 for wildlife. It was only scenery I expected. We saw many flocks of Tundra Swans, ducks and geese on marshes and lakes along the route, but they were too far to take pics of them.
Enjoy these and comments are welcome.
-- Gene
If you want to see more pics from my Alaska trip, here's a list (no BIF/BOW).
Aialik Glacier http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-80399-1.html
Exit Glacier http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-81418-1.html
Sea Otters http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-79788-1.html
Harobr Seals http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-77522-1.html
Alaska Moose http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-77522-1.html
Steller's Sea Lions http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50873-1.html
I saw many sea birds on one trip and will have them PP soon. Comments welcome if you look at any of those.
The train travels 35-mph and the swans were swimming away from my direction of travel. I fired off several shots but these are the best I got. Cropped and PP w/PSE8.
I was using my Canon EOS SXi w/17-85mm lens because I didn't think there would be any opportunity to use the 100-400 for wildlife. It was only scenery I expected. We saw many flocks of Tundra Swans, ducks and geese on marshes and lakes along the route, but they were too far to take pics of them.
Enjoy these and comments are welcome.
-- Gene
If you want to see more pics from my Alaska trip, here's a list (no BIF/BOW).
Aialik Glacier http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-80399-1.html
Exit Glacier http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-81418-1.html
Sea Otters http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-79788-1.html
Harobr Seals http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-77522-1.html
Alaska Moose http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-77522-1.html
Steller's Sea Lions http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-50873-1.html
I saw many sea birds on one trip and will have them PP soon. Comments welcome if you look at any of those.
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Jan 16, 2013 19:00:32 #
What? They wouldn't stop the train for you? What kind of a tour is that? LOL. Neat!
Jan 16, 2013 21:23:23 #
Thanks for this post Gene ... Not to get off the forum theme but ... We are heading to Alaska at the end of June for 13 days! I will not be able to wait the 5 months!!!
Jan 16, 2013 22:24:08 #
birdpix wrote:
:lol: I would've loved that more than anything at many spots along the way, but I don't think the remainder of the passengers would've appreciated it.What? They wouldn't stop the train for you? What kind of a tour is that? LOL. Neat!
It really wasn't a tour that we were on. I made all the arrangements for our travel from point to point and places of interest along the way. The train was our best transportation down to Anchorage before picking up rental vans at the airport for our Kenai Peninsula excursion.
I'm glad you liked these. Thanks for looking.
Jan 16, 2013 22:28:11 #
bhowdy wrote:
Gosh! I wish I could join you. You're going to love it. I don't know how you're going, but any way is great when going to AK.Thanks for this post Gene. Not to get off the forum theme but, I am heading to Alaska at the end of June for 13 days! I will not be able to wait the 5 months!
Thanks for looking.
Jan 17, 2013 18:02:45 #
Jan 17, 2013 18:37:49 #
Jun 4, 2013 21:11:15 #
Jun 4, 2013 21:13:07 #
Kuranui wrote:
Lovely photos.
Thank you. Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.
Jun 25, 2013 23:44:26 #
Jun 26, 2013 08:51:38 #
Hal81 wrote:
Thanks for the tour Gene. It was like I was there. All great shots.
:) You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed them and thanks for looking.
Jun 27, 2013 09:39:06 #
Jun 27, 2013 11:56:48 #
photophile wrote:
I enjoyed those swans,especially #1.
Too bad the "download" has expired. You would really enjoy the larger picture. Those wild swans are very interesting to see and watch. Glad you like these and thanks for looking.
Jun 27, 2013 17:38:04 #
birdpix wrote:
What? They wouldn't stop the train for you? What kind of a tour is that? LOL. Neat!
Thank you so much for sharing your photos they are wonderful. My husband and I are planning our driving/camping trip to Alaska for the summer of 2014. We are really looking forward to it. Alaska is the only state that my husband has not been in.
Jun 27, 2013 18:30:36 #
MaryAnn wrote:
Thank you so much for sharing your photos they are wonderful. My husband and I are planning our driving/camping trip to Alaska for the summer of 2014. We are really looking forward to it. Alaska is the only state that my husband has not been in.
You're welcome. Thanks for your comments. You will definitely enjoy your trip to Alaska. 2014 probably can't come soon enough for you. I'll be watching for your updates. Thanks for looking at these.
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