Snowy Owl Today!

Snowy Owl Today!

Today we met with Mario Benassi, master falconer and wildlife expert.  Our mission was to photograph three amazing birds- the snowy owl, red-tailed hawk and the goshawk. More shots to follow. Joe
Frozen Chilkat River

Frozen Chilkat River

On an outing today to a remote, seldom-visited section of the Chilkat River, I found a river channel frozen smooth as glass, except where a stick had frozen protruded through the ice. Joe
Sand Patterns Chilkat River

Sand Patterns Chilkat River

Out on a remote section of the Chilkat River these patterns in the sand were reminders of days past with higher water. Now that cold has set in, the river has dropped until spring. Joe
Icy flow

Icy flow

A few small colored rocks add variety and interest to the foreground of this winter scene. Joe
Patterns to the mountains

Patterns to the mountains

The sun came out, the lake froze, it snowed, then it rained, the fog appeared, then the mountains came out of the mist. What will tomorrow bring? Joe

Icy Rocks and River water

This is a beautiful time of the year. The snow has not yet fallen, the temperatures have dropped so that ice is starting to form, and rivers are flowing emerald green. Joe