Street Walker – 03.09.07

There are those members of the family that, well, you just don’t want to talk about like Alces who walks the streets of Anchorage.

Most outside don’t realize that moose roam the streets of Anchorage especially in the winter. Seeing as many as a dozen in various urban settings is common on a simple errand run. Certain areas of town are real Moose hot spots where collisions with vehicles especially on icey road being all too common. I’m happy to report that this meeting in the road ended with a safe crossing.

Photo captured by D2Hs, 200f2VR on Lexar digital film

Family Time – 03.08.06

While I’m up in AK, I thought I should take some time and see some family. Here’s unc who lives up the valley. He was kind enough to invite me over for a bite to eat. No, not powered donuts, that’s snow on his nose! This bull has recently shed his antlers, you can easily see the buttons.

Photo captured by D2Hs, 200f2VR on Lexar digital film.

Kenai Mtns – 03.06.07

The clouds we’ve been looking for to defuse the light might be coming in as we’re heading out. Not before providing some dramatic light on the Kenai Mtns though.

Photo captured by D2Xs, 600f4AFSII on Lexar digital film

Gitzo 5540XL – 03.06.07

Just prior to my AK trip, I received the new Gitzo 5540XL. The 5540XL is the repl for the 1548, it has the new G Lock series. I was really excited to give this bad boy a real test. The ease and speed of working the legs of the G Lock series, especially with the 600f4 attached is killer! Better yet is its performance in the cold temps. Working at -13, the leg locks held tight and when it came to loosening them, it’s smooth as silk. I am really impressed. Anybody want a very used 1548?

The Magic – 03.06.07

The magic of Homer! My new assistant wanted a “wild” experience so here we are. What do you think, did he get up close and personal with the Homer eagles? I think Josh would tell you it was a life altering trip. And that’s not because he survived his first trip with me as my assistant

Photo captured by D2Hs, 17-55AFS on Lexar digital film

The Homer Classic – 03.06.07

There’s one shot all who come to Homer try to capture, many thinking it’s THE shot. That’s the landing shot. While it is cool to look at, it is truly one of the easiest shots to get. Why is it easy? It happens a hundred times a minute. A good motordrive and you’re sure to get it. None the less, it is fun to see come up on the monitor.

Photo captured by D2Hs, 70-200VR on Lexar digital film

AK 3rd Morn – 03.06.07

How many eagles are here? There are so many they are lined up like jets at LAX, in line and in a holding pattern, waiting their turn to land.

Photo captured by D2Hs, 70-200VR on Lexar digital film

Moose View – 03.05.07

Even Cous’ loves a good view!

Photo captured by D2Xs, 200f2VR on Lexar digital film

AK 2nd Morn – 03.05.07

With the wind chill, it was a balmy -13 this AM, absolutely delightful! What wasn’t nice was the light, another AM of straight, hard sunlight. No matter, the aerial display with the wind was spectacular. Here, two adult Bald Eagles are talon locked as they fight over a scrap of fish. Normally seen during the mating season, this aerial ballet is a constant during the mornings at Homer.

Photo captured by D2Xs, 600f4AFSII on Lexar digital film

Northern Sun Set – 03.04.07

Tidal Water flows over the ice to create ever so briefly in the frozen air a pond. Not much color but when the wind is nipping at your cheeks and the eagles are calling as the fly overhead, there’s just nothing better!

Photo captured by D200, 28f1.4AF on Lexar digital film

Epson P5000 – 03.04.07

This is the first field test I’ve made of the Epson P5000. A long user and proponent of the P2000, I was anxious to give the P5000 a real test. My current work in AK has proven to be a great testing ground. The speed is vastly improved making the P5000 right off the bat a killer. Turn the unit on, insert your CF Card and a message appear to Backup your CF card. Click OK and boom, done deal. No menus to peck through, nothing to preprogram, just take the unit out of the box, charge the battery and the first time you use it, you’re good to go. Speaking of battery, the battery life is outstanding. It only gets better from there. Having a 3rd backup when working in the field I feel is a must. Yeah, it does a whole lot more, but for me, it’s a tool doing one job and it does it better than any other unit I’ve tested. The P5000 is the perfect 3rd backup!

AK 1st Morn cont. – 03.04.07

With over 30k Bald Eagle images in my files from the past 16yrs of photographing here in Homer, I always wonder if I can make new images that make myself happy. Having kind of a blind eye to all the incredible image possibilities I’ve focused in on in the past, I was able to work just one scene trying to get an image I’ve always had in my mind. Getting it the first morning makes me a happy camper!

Photo captured by D2Hs, 70-200VR at 85mm on Lexar digital film

AK 1st Morn – 03.04.07

Oh, how I love it when it’s cold! How cold is it here in AK right now…that’s frozen snot on the tip of the Bald Eagle’s bill. The best time to photograph the Bald Eagles up at Homer is when there’s snow on the ground and it’s really cold, 0 or less. We’ve got it all right now except for the killer light. I’m here with my assistant Josh, it’s his first time to see the Homer Eagles. He cranked out over 1000 images this AM despite it not being perfect. There’s always tomorrow

Photo captured by D2Xs, 600AFS II on Lexar digital film

Yo 3rd Evening – 02.27.07

There is no doubt the photogods smiled on DLWS all week! We had an amazing last night participant show with 411 images gracing the screen. While the last evening shoot wasn’t mind boggling, Bridalveil Falls is always gorgeous. All the DLWS staff wants to thank our participants for making this our best DLWS ever! We especially want to thank our DLWS Friends for coming, especially Scott Kelby always makes things special. This time, besides doing a killer class on Lightroom, he shot a video for the Adobe Lightroom launch at DLWS. Too much fun!

I’m on my was to Alaska. I have a bunch of things to get blogged, Epson P-5000, Gitzo 5540 tripod and of course, photos from the adventure. So stay tuned!

Photo captured by D2Xs, 200f2VR on Lexar digital film

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