Spring Skiing

Took Donner up to Hatcher Pass today for what will probably be the last ski of the year. We had a blast! It was a gorgeous day for skijoring and required only one layer of clothes. Got to love days like that.

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Using Depth of Field to Photograph Dogs

A new dog came into the family recently. My sister-in-law got a new chocolate lab puppy. Of course I had to run over with camera in hand. I pulled out my Canon 70-200 2.8 IS L series lens. I love this fast lens and the depth of field it gives you. The first 2 were shot at f4.5 the others were shot wide open at f2.8.

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Valdez, Alaska

Took a trip to Valdez last week. I drove from my house in Wasilla (about a 5 hour drive). I timed it so I could witness the sunrise on the mountain range about a hour from my house. I was rewarded with some spectacular scenery. All photos are 3 exposure HDR photos tonemapped in Photomatix.

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View from the Glenn Highway


Glenn Highway View

Helicoptered from Valdez into Thompson Pass

Valdez Harbor

Sunset just outside of Valdez