Month: June 2026

Sled Dogs

Of all the experiences during our Magic of Alaska workshop, one of the most memorable was landing by helicopter on a glacier to meet teams of sled dogs. This was the third full day of our workshop. As a dog lover, I knew photography… Continue Reading “Sled Dogs”

Eagles, Crows, and Gulls

Day 2 of the Magic of Alaska workshop: On the way back from our boat tour out of Homer, we stopped at a beach where gulls, eagles, and crows were feasting on fish remains left behind by local fishermen. After filleting their catch, the… Continue Reading “Eagles, Crows, and Gulls”

Kachemak Bay

On the second full day of our Magic of Alaska workshop, we took a boat out of Homer, Alaska onto Kachemak Bay and visited some of the small inlets and an island where numerous birds were nesting. We saw abundant wildlife and picturesque landscapes.… Continue Reading “Kachemak Bay”

Whales, Stellar Sea Lions, and Harbor Seals

Our first full day of the Magic of Alaska Workshop began with a wildlife cruise out of Seward. The seas were rough, rain showers came and went, and the boat pitched in the choppy water, but the conditions only added to the adventure. We… Continue Reading “Whales, Stellar Sea Lions, and Harbor Seals”

Eagles

After getting picked up at our lodge near the Kenai airport, Lisa and Dan took us to a lodge that overlooks the Cooke Inlet. Two eagles were sitting in a tree in front of my cabin as I brought my luggage inside. There are… Continue Reading “Eagles”

Breathtaking Scenery

My flights left from Jacksonville on time and I got to Seattle a few minutes early on Friday. The World Cup is underway in the city and it’s a busy place. I took the light rail from the airport to within about a 1/2… Continue Reading “Breathtaking Scenery”

Felted Fawns

I’m going on travel for a week and leaving Regis with the dogs. I hope to see Jason (my son) and Dan in Seattle tomorrow. The weather may not cooperate, but I am hopeful it will work out somehow. Before going, I wanted to… Continue Reading “Felted Fawns”

Final Camping Dry Run and Monkey Grooming

We went for a local two night camping trip to ensure we tried out everything in the trailer. Regis cooked some trout on the stove and it was delicious. We both took showers and found that the hot water heater shuts off before we… Continue Reading “Final Camping Dry Run and Monkey Grooming”

Bobcat

I sometimes have a trail camera set up on our property and last night got our first picture of a bobcat. The momma Muscovy duck who made a nest in the neighbors El Camino was a victim of a predator. When we walked by… Continue Reading “Bobcat”

Local Wildlife

We have Muscovy ducks in our neighborhood that regularly try to nest and raise young. Unfortunately, we rarely see them succeed. Even when eggs hatch, predators often pick off the ducklings before they reach adulthood. This year, however, we have watched a group of… Continue Reading “Local Wildlife”