Posted by Larry Fischer on September 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Living in Kansas I don't have the opportunity to capture scenery of the type you have in Alaska. However, occasionally fate smiles even on flatlanders.
Taken on the S. Fork of the Koyukuk in 2004 in mid-September. At that time I only had a Nikon 5700. Have since upgraded both in equipment and knowledge, often with thanks to those who post and give of their time and knowledge.
Wishing you all continued success.
the fisch
Posted by Jim DeWitt on September 27, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Parts of Alaska make Kansas look mountainous. The North Slope and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, for example. And, of course, much of Alaska is very dark and very cold much of the year. Your photo captures the brief transition between seasons very nicely.
And don't sell Kansas short. I went to a lecture last winter by Scott Weidensaul and envied him the wide-open landscapes he has photographed in Nebraska.
The South Fork of the Koyukuk is not a common destination. Can I ask what took you there?
Posted by Larry Fischer on September 28, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Thanks for the words, Jim.
Yup, I've been on the Arctic plain and it photographically looks very much like the Flint Hills of Kansas.
My friend in Alaska, who I travel with while I'm there, is quite an outdoorsman and really does not like crowds. So whenever I visit we go remote, usually upriver with motorized canoes. So I go where he goes. Backpacking and camping is really enjoyable for me. But my age is beginning to be a factor. Don't know how many more trips are in me....
He likes the South Fork of the Koy, Mclaren, Clearwater, Ribidon and Sag and a host of other that I've not visited. A couple of those are non-motorized.
I can be gone for 2-3 weeks and I'm basically only out air fare and gas. One has to eat anyway so I don't count food, right!?
I haven't been up since Aug of 2006 so am anxious. I was planning a trip in August this year but the smoke and lack of rain for river water was a major deterrent. Cancelled the trip.
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2 repliesTaken on the S. Fork of the Koyukuk in 2004 in mid-September. At that time I only had a Nikon 5700. Have since upgraded both in equipment and knowledge, often with thanks to those who post and give of their time and knowledge.
Wishing you all continued success.
the fisch
And don't sell Kansas short. I went to a lecture last winter by Scott Weidensaul and envied him the wide-open landscapes he has photographed in Nebraska.
The South Fork of the Koyukuk is not a common destination. Can I ask what took you there?
Yup, I've been on the Arctic plain and it photographically looks very much like the Flint Hills of Kansas.
My friend in Alaska, who I travel with while I'm there, is quite an outdoorsman and really does not like crowds. So whenever I visit we go remote, usually upriver with motorized canoes. So I go where he goes. Backpacking and camping is really enjoyable for me. But my age is beginning to be a factor. Don't know how many more trips are in me....
He likes the South Fork of the Koy, Mclaren, Clearwater, Ribidon and Sag and a host of other that I've not visited. A couple of those are non-motorized.
I can be gone for 2-3 weeks and I'm basically only out air fare and gas. One has to eat anyway so I don't count food, right!?
I haven't been up since Aug of 2006 so am anxious. I was planning a trip in August this year but the smoke and lack of rain for river water was a major deterrent. Cancelled the trip.
the fisch