Posts for: AlaskaTom08
Dec 22, 2012 19:34:55 #
I shoot a lot of youth sports, and I use a 322RC Manfrotto. I love it!
Dec 14, 2012 20:30:58 #
When the aurora is "out," so am I, living in the Alaskan Interior. Temps as low as -20 or -30 are common. Dress warmly, don't venture too far from shelter, remove the battery from the camera if you're not using it constantly, and above all, put the entire camera & lens inside a ziploc bag before returning inside. The bag will catch the condensation and save all your equipment! Happy shooting.
May 1, 2012 22:33:53 #
Great experience! You're out totally enjoying two wheels, and you have an unexpected photo op. Does it get much better? Whenever I'm on the bike, I always remember to bring a camera of some sort. Here in Alaska, you never know what's lurking around the bend!
Apr 27, 2012 10:47:10 #
Good advice from everyone, especially the Milepost. There are four major roads leading in/out of Fairbanks; the Elliott (North towards the Haul Road and oil fields); the Steese (Northeast and ending at the Yukon River); the Richardson (East then South through Delta Junction and ending in Valdez); and the Parks (connection to Anchorage). There's lots to see on any of them, mostly wilderness, and many photo ops along the way. Good luck, travel safe, and welcome to Fairbanks!
Apr 18, 2012 23:44:13 #
I'm showing my age, but my first SLR was in 1969 (Mamiya-Sekor 1000DTL), and shot film for many years ending up with an F100 Nikon and a few lenses. I stayed with Nikon and my lenses and switched to DSLR (Nikon D70) in the late 90's, and went through several Nikons. My current shooter is a D300, plus a few more lenses. It's a passion and obsession, so whatever you shoot, however long you've been at it, stick with it!!!
Apr 3, 2012 22:51:32 #
Mar 23, 2012 12:29:00 #
Great close-ups! I like our many canine friends here in Alaska, especially those that are sled dogs. Here are a few shots from the start of this year's Yukon Quest.
This guy was getting ready for the 2012 Yukon Ques
Another "runner" waiting for the start
OK, I'm bored, "LETS GO!"
Mar 21, 2012 22:03:59 #
I have plenty, and I'll try to post a few of the better ones.
Mar 19, 2012 22:17:15 #
Sun reflection, shadows, crisp focus, great composition. Enter the picture!!!
Mar 19, 2012 21:55:46 #
Not the Iditarod or Yukon Quest, but the Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race. These guys are "sprint" dogs, and probably couldn't handle the other 1,000 mile races, but they're awesome in the 20+ milers.
Mar 18, 2012 22:59:23 #
Thanks Erv. 'Tws a big chilly, single digits, at least ABOVE zero and sunny.
Mar 18, 2012 15:45:15 #
We have many winter outdoor activities here in Alaska, one of which is sled dog racing. I've got plenty of pictures of mushers, but this weekend I wanted close-ups of some of the dogs. It's amazing the care these mushers give to their dogs, and the bond between human and canine is awesome!
These dogs are running hard
Each dog has a different face
Mar 18, 2012 12:33:06 #
Thanks to everyone! Yesterday it was North American Championship sled dog racing and the World Ice Art Championship. There's always something to do here in the Interior. By the way, Luci is a "black calico," and she's a ferocious hunter and loves being outside even when it's cold (for a short time!).
Mar 17, 2012 14:21:05 #
Bearcc, No I haven't sent to spaceweather.com. They're probably interested in shots like this. About 2 weeks ago when the aurora was really active, a rocket was sent up from Poker Flats, a launchsite North of Fairbanks, in an attempt to go through the aurora and collect data. The Geophysical Institute here at University of Alaska, surprises us occasionally! I was out shooting and saw a red dot, which was the second stage fall away, and while I was wondering what it was, it disappeared before I could catch it in a photo.
Mar 17, 2012 13:56:01 #
It's still 10 below at night in the Interior, but the days are already 12 hours and we're gaining another 7 minutes of sunlight each day. Hope "Springs" eternal!!!
An early afternoon sunset in Alaska
Luci in the aspens
Tackle dummies waiting for Spring
