Category Archives: winter

THE COLOR OF WINTER

Month after month of white, gray, blue and green of the cold interior Alaskan winters leaves me wishing for warmer hues.  Fortunately warmer colors in winter are out there, if you look close enough.

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The common red poll adds a tiny  touch of color to the long Alaskan winter.

hb cranberry-13-22The fruit of the high-bush cranberry seems to be to winter resistant.

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Winter sun sets.

aurora_borealis_202 copy (2) A rare crimson aurora sets the night sky on fire.

RARE WINTER SIGHTINGS

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Mountain hare.

I love winter!  It is my favorite season for photography yet the most challenging.  A season of beauty and wonders not seen any other time of the year.  For instance, it’s the only time when you have any chance of seeing some very rare critters, like the mountain hare above. So keep your camera ready for those unexpected opportunities. Here are a few other wild rarities reserved for winter lovers. Continue reading