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A photo a day, every day of 2011. That is the goal. Hopefully, with all of that practice, I will improve my skills with my camera and expand my horizons when looking for photo opportunities.
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deauxrite > 12/31/2011  The collection for 2012.  Top to bottom..bone handled folder, Spalted Birch Titanium folder, Two Mammoth Ivory sheath knives..one polished and one natural.
12/31/2011 The collection for 2012. Top to bottom..bone handled fold ...
deauxrite > 12/30/2011  The number of days left in our 365 project
12/30/2011 The number of days left in our 365 project
deauxrite > 12/29/2011  A rather large, male Walrus tusk being weighed for the records..then it goes to the band saw!
12/29/2011 A rather large, male Walrus tusk being weighed for the rec ...
deauxrite > 12/28/2011  Getting closer
12/28/2011 Getting closer
deauxrite > 12/27/2011  Just a sliver of a moon over Skagway as the year closes out.
12/27/2011 Just a sliver of a moon over Skagway as the year closes ou ...
deauxrite > 12/26/2011  A Magpie finally lets me get a photo.
12/26/2011 A Magpie finally lets me get a photo.
deauxrite > 12/24/2011  Everyone has a dog and they all love to sit in the drivers seat.
12/24/2011 Everyone has a dog and they all love to sit in the drivers ...
deauxrite > 12/23/2011  The fancy blue tape is to keepe me from shedding blood on a new knife!
12/23/2011 The fancy blue tape is to keepe me from shedding blood on ...
deauxrite > 12/22/2011  Heavy wet snow this moriing on all of the tree branches..like this one.
12/22/2011 Heavy wet snow this moriing on all of the tree branches..l ...
deauxrite > 12/21//2011  Ivory that has fractured around the core.  Soon to be knife scales.
12/21//2011 Ivory that has fractured around the core. Soon to be kni ...
deauxrite > 12/20/2011  Pretty glass.
12/20/2011 Pretty glass.
deauxrite > 12-19-2011  This is a Mobius that I have finished carving today.  It is carved from Mammoth Ivory.  Nice color!
12-19-2011 This is a Mobius that I have finished carving today. It i ...
deauxrite > 12-17-2011  Icicles hanging on everything today..snow, then rain and now ice...nice
12-17-2011 Icicles hanging on everything today..snow, then rain and n ...
deauxrite > 12-16-2011  The trail down the mountain and home is in there somwehre...lots of snow!
12-16-2011 The trail down the mountain and home is in there somwehre. ...
deauxrite > 12-15-2011  When you need to keep the clinic open for business..plow!
12-15-2011 When you need to keep the clinic open for business..plow!
deauxrite > 12-14-2011  Taken with my new point and shoot on my walk to work...at 8AM
12-14-2011 Taken with my new point and shoot on my walk to work...at ...
deauxrite > 12-13-2011  Taking a walk in the fresh snow.
12-13-2011 Taking a walk in the fresh snow.
deauxrite > 12-12-2011  This is the view from the porch looking south.  Taken about 4:15 PM..full dark.
12-12-2011 This is the view from the porch looking south. Taken abou ...
deauxrite > 12-11-2011  Hand held at 300MM, 1/250 of a second at f5.6..under exposed nearly two full stops.
12-11-2011 Hand held at 300MM, 1/250 of a second at f5.6..under expos ...
deauxrite > 12-10-2011  The Santa Train is arriving in Skagway and the kids (of all ages) are there to meet the man!
12-10-2011 The Santa Train is arriving in Skagway and the kids (of al ...
deauxrite > 12-9-2011  This one weighs about 80 pounds and is about 5 feet in length.  The black is epoxy that we injected into the tusk to stabilize it.  It is then ground to shape, sanded and polished.  The base is built, sanded, and polished from Maple and Walnut in this case.
12-9-2011 This one weighs about 80 pounds and is about 5 feet in leng ...
deauxrite > 12-8-2011  Five Wolly Mammoth tusks that sit in the studio..ready for shipment.  This has been the bulk of our restoration work this fall.
12-8-2011 Five Wolly Mammoth tusks that sit in the studio..ready for ...
deauxrite > 12-7-2011  A piece of junk that was uncovered when there was a small slide near the railroad
12-7-2011 A piece of junk that was uncovered when there was a small s ...
deauxrite > 12-6-2011  The White pass in full winter regalia.
12-6-2011 The White pass in full winter regalia.
deauxrite > 12-5-2011  Busy place this Skagway, Alaska
12-5-2011 Busy place this Skagway, Alaska
deauxrite > 12-4-2011  Yep, those are real gold nuggets..holding about $60,000 worth in this shot..all told there was about a quarter million.
12-4-2011 Yep, those are real gold nuggets..holding about $60,000 wor ...
deauxrite > 12-3-2011  Commuting Yukon style..by dog team.
12-3-2011 Commuting Yukon style..by dog team.
deauxrite > 12-2-2011  A small sample of the things that we have been building in the shop this fall.  These are trophys for a snow carving competition.  Mammoth ivory, gold nuggets, and beautiful hard woods..
12-2-2011 A small sample of the things that we have been building in ...
deauxrite > 12-1-2011  Ice floating from the river into the Inside Passage.
12-1-2011 Ice floating from the river into the Inside Passage.
deauxrite > 11-30-2011  Clear skies for about an hour this evening
11-30-2011 Clear skies for about an hour this evening
deauxrite > 11-29-2011  Nine inches of snow this morning means that we have had 20 inches this month.
11-29-2011 Nine inches of snow this morning means that we have had 20 ...
deauxrite > 11-27-2011  Rosie and I are hiking and having a ball in the snow!
11-27-2011 Rosie and I are hiking and having a ball in the snow!
deauxrite > 11-26-2011  Seals watching me watch them as they rest on an ice flow on the Tayia River.
11-26-2011 Seals watching me watch them as they rest on an ice flow o ...
deauxrite > 11-25-2011  Wind blows the snow off the top of the mountain
11-25-2011 Wind blows the snow off the top of the mountain
deauxrite > 10-24-2011  This is how we measure the snow.
10-24-2011 This is how we measure the snow.
deauxrite > 10-23-2011  Frozen Lower Reed Falls
10-23-2011 Frozen Lower Reed Falls
deauxrite > 10-22-2011  The Skagway river at one of my favorite walking spots.  It is just about frozen for the winter.
10-22-2011 The Skagway river at one of my favorite walking spots. It ...
deauxrite > 10-21-2011  A cold end to a gold rusher
10-21-2011 A cold end to a gold rusher
deauxrite > 11-20-2011  The winter moon over the mountain on a beautiful, but cold day in Skagway
11-20-2011 The winter moon over the mountain on a beautiful, but cold ...
deauxrite > 11-19-2011  Snow or no snow.  Life in a small town means a trip to the Post Office..walk , ride or drive.
11-19-2011 Snow or no snow. Life in a small town means a trip to the ...
deauxrite > 11-18-2011  Rosie out enjoying the snow.
11-18-2011 Rosie out enjoying the snow.
deauxrite > 11-17-2011  Snow plow in place, this train is stuck on a siding in downtown Skagway
11-17-2011 Snow plow in place, this train is stuck on a siding in dow ...
deauxrite > 11-16-2011  The creek next to the house looks like a frozen wilderness!
11-16-2011 The creek next to the house looks like a frozen wilderness ...
deauxrite > 11-15-2011  If it snows much more we will have to lay rails on Broadway and run this thing to clear the streets
11-15-2011 If it snows much more we will have to lay rails on Broadwa ...
deauxrite > 11-14-2011  The cabin is warm and toasty inside..not so much on the outside.
11-14-2011 The cabin is warm and toasty inside..not so much on the ou ...
deauxrite > 11-13-2011  Jackie Chan (another three legged cat) watches me watch him.
11-13-2011 Jackie Chan (another three legged cat) watches me watch hi ...
deauxrite > 11-12-2011  Woke this morning to temps around 22 and about 5 inches of new powdery snow...more to come.
11-12-2011 Woke this morning to temps around 22 and about 5 inches of ...
deauxrite > 11-11-2011  For those that have seen shots of Broadway on a busy day..this is what it looks like at night during the off season
11-11-2011 For those that have seen shots of Broadway on a busy day.. ...
deauxrite > 11-10-2011  This is how they do it in places where they do it a lot!
11-10-2011 This is how they do it in places where they do it a lot!
deauxrite > 11-9-2011  Carrying a 110 pound Mammoth tusk to the shop to start restoration
11-9-2011 Carrying a 110 pound Mammoth tusk to the shop to start rest ...
deauxrite > 11-8-2011  Bruce at work on the tip of a Mammoth Tusk
11-8-2011 Bruce at work on the tip of a Mammoth Tusk
deauxrite > 11-7-2011  The shop up on the Dyea Road where I am working for the winter.
11-7-2011 The shop up on the Dyea Road where I am working for the win ...
deauxrite > 11-6-2011  A little more snow last night.  Now it is getting windy and cold!
11-6-2011 A little more snow last night. Now it is getting windy and ...
deauxrite > 11-5-2011  The first snow of the season and it has transformed Skagway into a beautiful snow covered valley.
11-5-2011 The first snow of the season and it has transformed Skagway ...
deauxrite > 11-4-2011  Early morning light on the Inside Passage.
11-4-2011 Early morning light on the Inside Passage.
deauxrite > 11-3-2011  Jeanie froliking in the snow up near White Pass.
11-3-2011 Jeanie froliking in the snow up near White Pass.
deauxrite > 11-2-2011  Skagway disc golfers throwing stuff at me!  It was a good day for it..compared to the day yesterday when they played in a driving rain and 35 degrees.
11-2-2011 Skagway disc golfers throwing stuff at me! It was a good d ...
deauxrite > 11-1-2011  Mammoth Tusk in the process of restoration.  This one is getting the void areas filled with epoxy.
11-1-2011 Mammoth Tusk in the process of restoration. This one is ge ...
deauxrite > 10-31-2011  Leo plays his trombone for treats on Halloween.
10-31-2011 Leo plays his trombone for treats on Halloween.
deauxrite > 10-30-2011  He is waiting on the salmon to begin the last run of the season.
10-30-2011 He is waiting on the salmon to begin the last run of the s ...
deauxrite > 10-29-2011  Low clouds and drizzle on the lake today.
10-29-2011 Low clouds and drizzle on the lake today.
deauxrite > 10-28-2011  Not a great photo of a Pine Marten, but it was the best that I could do on real short notice!
10-28-2011 Not a great photo of a Pine Marten, but it was the best th ...
deauxrite > 10-27-2011  Mom and one of her three cubs checking out a very dead salmon
10-27-2011 Mom and one of her three cubs checking out a very dead sal ...
deauxrite > 10-26-2011  Food was good and the view even better.
10-26-2011 Food was good and the view even better.
deauxrite > 10-25-2011  It is more than a pretty landscape..all of those birds in the trees are American Bald Eagles.
10-25-2011 It is more than a pretty landscape..all of those birds in ...
deauxrite > 10-24-2011  Two very disaproving eagles watching me watch them.
10-24-2011 Two very disaproving eagles watching me watch them.
deauxrite > 10-23-2011  A raft of ducks on the way south stopped off to have lunch and a bit of a rest.
10-23-2011 A raft of ducks on the way south stopped off to have lunch ...
deauxrite > 10-22-2011  Urchins caught in the shrimp trap that he just hauled up.  It was a bit light on the shrimp, but hey there is always tomorrow.
10-22-2011 Urchins caught in the shrimp trap that he just hauled up. ...
deauxrite > 10-21-2011  It is Snowing and I want in the trailer..dog or not..I still want in the trailer.
10-21-2011 It is Snowing and I want in the trailer..dog or not..I sti ...
deauxrite > 10-20-2011   Mammoth Ivory...yes 30,000 years old and not fossilized..yes for sale..very cool
10-20-2011 Mammoth Ivory...yes 30,000 years old and not fossilized.. ...
deauxrite > 10-19-2011  One of the many wall murals around Skagway.
10-19-2011 One of the many wall murals around Skagway.
deauxrite > 10-18-2011  Literally goes across the creek and dead ends on a rocky island.
10-18-2011 Literally goes across the creek and dead ends on a rocky i ...
deauxrite > 10-17-2011  The famous Golden North Hotel..been here since 1898.
10-17-2011 The famous Golden North Hotel..been here since 1898.
deauxrite > 10-16-2011  The Occupy Skagway 99%.  Well actually they are just less than 2% of registered voters in town..but you get the idea.  Very peacful, no anarchists, lots of dogs and kids.
10-16-2011 The Occupy Skagway 99%. Well actually they are just less ...
deauxrite > 10-15-2011  Lower Reed Falls is just about to stop flowing as snow gathers at the top this time of year
10-15-2011 Lower Reed Falls is just about to stop flowing as snow gat ...
deauxrite > 10-14-2011  Night time on the Upper Lynn Canal.  The light is reflected from the town of Haines.
10-14-2011 Night time on the Upper Lynn Canal. The light is reflecte ...
deauxrite > 10-13-2011  Walking the river
10-13-2011 Walking the river
deauxrite > 10-12-2011  Cutting 20,000 year old Ivory with an electric saw.
10-12-2011 Cutting 20,000 year old Ivory with an electric saw.
deauxrite > 10-11-2011  The moon came up over the mountain.  The clouds flying by and the reflection in the lake made it eerie looking.
10-11-2011 The moon came up over the mountain. The clouds flying by ...
deauxrite > 10-10-2011  The Taiya River bridge is undergoing repairs.
10-10-2011 The Taiya River bridge is undergoing repairs.
deauxrite > 10-9-2011  Nice, healthy black bear sow that walked out in front of Jeanie and I while we were hiking today
10-9-2011 Nice, healthy black bear sow that walked out in front of Je ...
deauxrite > 10-8-2011  Low overcast but beautiful fall afternoon on the Taiya river
10-8-2011 Low overcast but beautiful fall afternoon on the Taiya rive ...
deauxrite > 10-7-2011  Hinges need repair, but it sure is a welcome sight if you are in need!
10-7-2011 Hinges need repair, but it sure is a welcome sight if you a ...
deauxrite > 10-6-2011  The Sanitarium is now a musical review during the summer.
10-6-2011 The Sanitarium is now a musical review during the summer.
deauxrite > 10-5-2011  Afternoon sun on the mountains just north of Skagway
10-5-2011 Afternoon sun on the mountains just north of Skagway
deauxrite > 10-4-2011  This will be our winter home.  We expect to move in around the 15th of October and stay warm and toasty.
10-4-2011 This will be our winter home. We expect to move in around ...
deauxrite > 10-3-2011  The creek is full and the leaves are falling
10-3-2011 The creek is full and the leaves are falling
deauxrite > 10-2-2011  Juvenile Eagle looking for some fresh fish!
10-2-2011 Juvenile Eagle looking for some fresh fish!
deauxrite > 10-1-2011  I am smiling!  Fun stuff and having the time to goof around with new ideas!
10-1-2011 I am smiling! Fun stuff and having the time to goof around ...
deauxrite > 9-30-2011  Two of my favorites hanging out on a sunny afternoon!
9-30-2011 Two of my favorites hanging out on a sunny afternoon!
deauxrite > 9-29-2011 Wolly Mammoth Ivory Tusks stacked in the shop where I am working this winter.  Great view and a nice shop.
9-29-2011 Wolly Mammoth Ivory Tusks stacked in the shop where I am wor ...
deauxrite > 9-28-2011  Tutshi Lake and the mountains that surround.  You can see the pebbles in the water.
9-28-2011 Tutshi Lake and the mountains that surround. You can see t ...
deauxrite > 9-27-2011  Multiple angles and multiple reflections on a beautiful lake.
9-27-2011 Multiple angles and multiple reflections on a beautiful lak ...
deauxrite > 9-26-2011  We have a pair of these in the camp this fall and they spend most of their day scrounging campsights for treats.
9-26-2011 We have a pair of these in the camp this fall and they spen ...
deauxrite > 9-25-2011  These small guys are real busy getting stored up for winter.
9-25-2011 These small guys are real busy getting stored up for winter ...
deauxrite > 9-24-2011  Dyea General Store facade from 1898.
9-24-2011 Dyea General Store facade from 1898.
deauxrite > 9-23-2011  The season has ended.  The last ship just sounded their horn and pulled out of the harbor.  Rainy and windy for the last day of the season
9-23-2011 The season has ended. The last ship just sounded their hor ...
deauxrite > 9-21-2011  Low clouds and fall colors make for a nice day to take a drive into the Yukon territory of Canada.
9-21-2011 Low clouds and fall colors make for a nice day to take a dr ...
deauxrite > 9-20-2011  Jeanie and Sylvia on the steps hamming it up for the camera!
9-20-2011 Jeanie and Sylvia on the steps hamming it up for the camera ...
deauxrite > 9-19-2011  An inukshuk stands as a trail marker on the edge of a lake in the White Pass.
9-19-2011 An inukshuk stands as a trail marker on the edge of a lake ...
deauxrite > 9-18-2011  Troubled land, troubled sky.  The edge of the tundra in black and white. The wind was blowing and the temp was 38..winter is coming..soon.
9-18-2011 Troubled land, troubled sky. The edge of the tundra in bla ...
deauxrite > 9-17-2011  Market day in Skagway.  Two tents, arts and crafts and my favorite..fresh homemade jelly!
9-17-2011 Market day in Skagway. Two tents, arts and crafts and my f ...
deauxrite > 9-16-2011  A lovey day for a drive in the White Pass.
9-16-2011 A lovey day for a drive in the White Pass.
deauxrite > 9-15-2011  A bit of fresh snow at the peak and some beautiful water in the lake.
9-15-2011 A bit of fresh snow at the peak and some beautiful water in ...
deauxrite > 9-14-2011  Juvenile Eagle still in his baby feathers
9-14-2011 Juvenile Eagle still in his baby feathers
deauxrite > 9-13-2011  The view from White Pass as the clouds roll in from the Pacific side.
9-13-2011 The view from White Pass as the clouds roll in from the Pac ...
deauxrite > 9-12-2011  Moon shining in the valley.
9-12-2011 Moon shining in the valley.
deauxrite > 9-11-2011  Birds of a feather..well Noah and Jackie Chan chillin on the porch on a sunny September day!
9-11-2011 Birds of a feather..well Noah and Jackie Chan chillin on th ...
deauxrite > 2-10-2011  These little guys are not the least afraid.  They are very busy getting ready for winter.
2-10-2011 These little guys are not the least afraid. They are very ...
deauxrite > 2-9-2011  This large grizzly stopped what he was doing to watch me..unusual.  So I backed away and got in the truck.
2-9-2011 This large grizzly stopped what he was doing to watch me..un ...
deauxrite > 9-8-2011  A wet and somewhat irritated Bald eagle is watching my every move!
9-8-2011 A wet and somewhat irritated Bald eagle is watching my every ...
deauxrite > 9-7-2011  We were sitting on the Dyea road looking for eagles
9-7-2011 We were sitting on the Dyea road looking for eagles
deauxrite > 9-6-2011  An outhouse just added to one of the popular trails. It must be a tourist thing.
9-6-2011 An outhouse just added to one of the popular trails. It must ...
deauxrite > 9-5-2011  This stream is flowing through a small valley that is beginning to show fall colors
9-5-2011 This stream is flowing through a small valley that is beginn ...
deauxrite > 9-4-2011  On a hike to Frasier Lake.  Jeanie walking the plank!
9-4-2011 On a hike to Frasier Lake. Jeanie walking the plank!
deauxrite > 9-3-2011  Not much danger of fire around these parts...been raining for a month..probably going to stop..when it starts snowing!
9-3-2011 Not much danger of fire around these parts...been raining fo ...
deauxrite > 9-2-2011  Went to take photos of the bear and look who showed up just as the light faded to dark.
9-2-2011 Went to take photos of the bear and look who showed up just ...
deauxrite > 9-1-2011  The last rose of the season blooming on the Yakutania trail.  Summer is officially over.
9-1-2011 The last rose of the season blooming on the Yakutania trail. ...
deauxrite > 8-31-2011  Part of Skagway history is the abundance of old railcars that litter the edges of town
8-31-2011 Part of Skagway history is the abundance of old railcars th ...
deauxrite > 8-30-2011  An original Quonset.  This one was built in WW2 and housed a supply room in Skagway, which was an important port during the war.
8-30-2011 An original Quonset. This one was built in WW2 and housed ...
deauxrite > 8-29-2011  Some dead and some alive..but the run is just about over
8-29-2011 Some dead and some alive..but the run is just about over
deauxrite > 8-28-2011  Pimping my ride!  Made a trip to Tok and picked this camper up for weekend duty.
8-28-2011 Pimping my ride! Made a trip to Tok and picked this camper ...
deauxrite > 8-27-2011  It is looking more like fall all of the time!  Lots of clouds and drizzle.
8-27-2011 It is looking more like fall all of the time! Lots of clou ...
deauxrite > 8-26-2011  Due to be replaced next year, the Tiaya River bridge in Dyea  provides passage for many locals and tourists alike.
8-26-2011 Due to be replaced next year, the Tiaya River bridge in Dye ...
deauxrite > 8-25-2011  I like the color
8-25-2011 I like the color
deauxrite > 8-24-2011  Fireweed is just about bloomed out..summer is ending
8-24-2011 Fireweed is just about bloomed out..summer is ending
deauxrite > 8-23-2011  He finally got enough of me sneaking up on him and headed for the trees.
8-23-2011 He finally got enough of me sneaking up on him and headed f ...
deauxrite > 8-22-2011  He is actually sitting on my finger.  Neat eyes!!
8-22-2011 He is actually sitting on my finger. Neat eyes!!
deauxrite > 8-21-2011  Don't eat this one!
8-21-2011 Don't eat this one!
deauxrite > 8-20-2011  Here is a photo of some of the things that I made in the store.  Ivory handles, hand scrimshaw on Mammoth Ivory, damascus steel..all kinds of neat stuff..all on sale at this time of the year...season ends in 5 weeks.
8-20-2011 Here is a photo of some of the things that I made in the st ...
deauxrite > 8-19-2011  First flight of the day returns to a cloudy drizzly Skagway.
8-19-2011 First flight of the day returns to a cloudy drizzly Skagway ...
deauxrite > 8-18-2011  A cloudy and drizzly morning in the city of Skagway.  Lots of boats and lots of tourists ready to surge into a town of 600 permanent residents!
8-18-2011 A cloudy and drizzly morning in the city of Skagway. Lots ...
deauxrite > 8-17-2011  Got one.  The run is just about over so the bears are very busy.
8-17-2011 Got one. The run is just about over so the bears are very ...
deauxrite > 8-16-2011  This little guy has a pretty big appetite.
8-16-2011 This little guy has a pretty big appetite.
deauxrite > 8-15-2011  Ears back and teeth showing..not to me.  He is mad at a sea gull that is trying to steal his fish!
8-15-2011 Ears back and teeth showing..not to me. He is mad at a sea ...
deauxrite > 8-14-2011  How many eyes does this darn thing have anyway?  I think I see my reflection?
8-14-2011 How many eyes does this darn thing have anyway? I think I ...
deauxrite > 8-13-2011  This is why they call it a Salmon Run...this one is running for his life!
8-13-2011 This is why they call it a Salmon Run...this one is running ...
deauxrite > 8-12-2011  This old train is parked in the woods near city hall.  It is rusting slowly to dust!
8-12-2011 This old train is parked in the woods near city hall. It i ...
deauxrite > 8-11-2011  I am still trying to figure this out...getting them to stand still is a hoot.
8-11-2011 I am still trying to figure this out...getting them to stan ...
deauxrite > 8-10-2011  Fred will know what it is.
8-10-2011 Fred will know what it is.
deauxrite > 8-9-2011  OK here is my attempt.  Getting the varmint to stand still is nearly impossible!
8-9-2011 OK here is my attempt. Getting the varmint to stand still i ...
deauxrite > 8-8-2011 Showing off.
8-8-2011 Showing off.
deauxrite > 8-7-2011  We are getting ready to rumble if you try to take my fish!!
8-7-2011 We are getting ready to rumble if you try to take my fish!!
deauxrite > 8-6-2011  So.. I step out from behind a large driftwood log and take his photo..he stands up and I think..should I run or shoot?  You got it..never run from a bear!!
8-6-2011 So.. I step out from behind a large driftwood log and take h ...
deauxrite > 8-5-2011  A gull and a Salmon.  All of the animals in this part of Alaska depend on the Salmon for their existence.
8-5-2011 A gull and a Salmon. All of the animals in this part of Ala ...
deauxrite > 8-4-2011  A heron waits for the bear to get out of the stream so that he can have his turn with the Salmon.
8-4-2011 A heron waits for the bear to get out of the stream so that ...
deauxrite > 8-3-2011  If you have never seen a salmon run in an Alaska stream..the fish are so numerous that it looks like you could walk on them.
8-3-2011 If you have never seen a salmon run in an Alaska stream..the ...
deauxrite > 8-2-1011  One more Pink Salmon for the Bear.  He is visibly adding weight as the Salmon Run continues.
8-2-1011 One more Pink Salmon for the Bear. He is visibly adding wei ...
deauxrite > 8-1-2011  The standard of the White Pass and Yukon Rail Road is the Diesel Electric Locomotive.  Shown here pulling passenger cars up the White Pass.
8-1-2011 The standard of the White Pass and Yukon Rail Road is the Di ...
deauxrite > 7-31-2011  As the salmon spawn the gulls pick off the stray eggs.  This one wants to talk about it.
7-31-2011 As the salmon spawn the gulls pick off the stray eggs. Thi ...
deauxrite > 7-30-2011  Here we are on the 30th of July and the flowers are blooming like crazy.  High temp 60.
7-30-2011 Here we are on the 30th of July and the flowers are bloomin ...
deauxrite > 7-29-2011  The mosquitoes flying around his head did not seem to bother this wading Grizzly at all!
7-29-2011 The mosquitoes flying around his head did not seem to bothe ...
deauxrite > 7-28-2011  Just do not see these very often here.  Usually when it rains..it just rains!
7-28-2011 Just do not see these very often here. Usually when it rai ...
deauxrite > 7-27-2011  AH!  Point of impact.  This small sea bird spent his afternoon fishing for Salmon eggs.
7-27-2011 AH! Point of impact. This small sea bird spent his aftern ...
deauxrite > 7-26-2011  Old Number 73 pulling into the station to load up passenger cars for the trip up the pass.
7-26-2011 Old Number 73 pulling into the station to load up passenger ...
deauxrite > 7-25-2011  Jeanie hanging about 40 feet above the forest floor on the Zip Line adventure..we had a great time..she might do it again?? Maybe not!
7-25-2011 Jeanie hanging about 40 feet above the forest floor on the ...
deauxrite > 7-24-2011  A hike and a photo..that is my idea of a good day.  This photo just happened to require an 8 mile hike!
7-24-2011 A hike and a photo..that is my idea of a good day. This ph ...
deauxrite > 7-23-2011  Large Grizzly galloping around the creek trying to catch salmon.  He was successful.
7-23-2011 Large Grizzly galloping around the creek trying to catch sa ...
deauxrite > 7-22-2011  Though it looks like he does not see the bear, he actually does..and the bear sees him as well.
7-22-2011 Though it looks like he does not see the bear, he actually ...
deauxrite > 7-21-2011  After the tourists have left all you are left with is the tranquility of natural Alaska!
7-21-2011 After the tourists have left all you are left with is the t ...
deauxrite > 7-20-2011  Nice little summer cabin on the edge of the woods.
7-20-2011 Nice little summer cabin on the edge of the woods.
deauxrite > 7-19-2011  Growing wild along the trail to Yakutania Point, these roses make the place smell nice!
7-19-2011 Growing wild along the trail to Yakutania Point, these rose ...
deauxrite > 7-18-2011  This pair is waiting on the Salmon run that will start this week!
7-18-2011 This pair is waiting on the Salmon run that will start this ...
deauxrite > 7-17-2011  I am not sure what he was doing, but he put on a show by flapping his wings and squawking.
7-17-2011 I am not sure what he was doing, but he put on a show by fl ...
deauxrite > 7-16-2011  A panorama of the Tayia River valley.  I shot this from the same place as yesterdays shot trying to show the whole valley.
7-16-2011 A panorama of the Tayia River valley. I shot this from the ...
deauxrite > 7-15-2011  The Tayia River with low clouds obscuring the mountians
7-15-2011 The Tayia River with low clouds obscuring the mountians
deauxrite > 7-14-2011  Seal waiting for the salmon to arrive at any time.
7-14-2011 Seal waiting for the salmon to arrive at any time.
deauxrite > 7-13-2011  Summer afternoon in Skagway.  Smell of water and the sound of sprinklers on the ball field.
7-13-2011 Summer afternoon in Skagway. Smell of water and the sound ...
deauxrite > 7-12-2011  Hummingbird sitting on a limb watching me watch him.
7-12-2011 Hummingbird sitting on a limb watching me watch him.
deauxrite > 7-11-2011  A field of fireweed blooms in mid summer in Skagway
7-11-2011 A field of fireweed blooms in mid summer in Skagway
deauxrite > 7-10-2011  Late afternoon sun shines through the flower and the wings of a hummingbird.
7-10-2011 Late afternoon sun shines through the flower and the wings ...
deauxrite > 7-9-2011  Our neighbors cat sat for a portrait.
7-9-2011 Our neighbors cat sat for a portrait.
deauxrite > 7-8-2011  Haines, AK with the Chilkat Mountains in the background from the deck of the "fast" ferry.
7-8-2011 Haines, AK with the Chilkat Mountains in the background from ...
deauxrite > 7-7-2011  On one of the popular hiking trails is a line of wild rose bushes.  Every day they present new blooms like this one.
7-7-2011 On one of the popular hiking trails is a line of wild rose b ...
deauxrite > 7-6-2011  A baby Robin was watching as I tried to take photos of him and his two siblings.
7-6-2011 A baby Robin was watching as I tried to take photos of him a ...
deauxrite > 7-5-2011  Some kind of thrush sitting on a reed in the Flats.  Summer is in full bloom  with all of the wild flowers
7-5-2011 Some kind of thrush sitting on a reed in the Flats. Summer ...
deauxrite > 7-4-2011  Patriotism ..maybe you can carry it just a bit too far?
7-4-2011 Patriotism ..maybe you can carry it just a bit too far?
deauxrite > 7-3-2011  Jeanie and Rosie look for treasures on the flats at Dyea at low tide.
7-3-2011 Jeanie and Rosie look for treasures on the flats at Dyea at ...
deauxrite > 7-2-2011  No idea what it is..but it held still long enough for me to take its photo..that is all that counts!
7-2-2011 No idea what it is..but it held still long enough for me to ...
deauxrite > 7-1-2011  Yes, we have children in the camp.  Gaddy is 2 + and is pictured here sitting on a rock inspecting Jeanie's garden and looking at his Dad in the background.
7-1-2011 Yes, we have children in the camp. Gaddy is 2 + and is pict ...
deauxrite > 6-30-2011  Located in Kathleens flower box.  Very pretty.
6-30-2011 Located in Kathleens flower box. Very pretty.
deauxrite > 6-29-2011  A cabin on the way to Dyea.  He jokingly calls it the Skagway Jail..and has the sign to prove it.
6-29-2011 A cabin on the way to Dyea. He jokingly calls it the Skagw ...
deauxrite > 6-28-2011  Just one of the many blooms around the campground.
6-28-2011 Just one of the many blooms around the campground.
deauxrite > 6-27-2011  Sitting in a spruce tree on the Dyea flats, this little guy sat still just long enough for me to get a photo, then flew off with the rest of the flock.
6-27-2011 Sitting in a spruce tree on the Dyea flats, this little guy ...
deauxrite > 6-26-2011  This little guy was hovering over the creek and then diving into water about 6 inches deep to catch bugs!
6-26-2011 This little guy was hovering over the creek and then diving ...
deauxrite > 6-25-2011  One of our streetwalkers doing her tour thing on the board walk.  Notice the bills in her bra!  They are loud, funny and very entertaining in their walk about town!
6-25-2011 One of our streetwalkers doing her tour thing on the board ...
deauxrite > 6-24-2011  In a field of dark purple Iris is a couple of light colored oddities.
6-24-2011 In a field of dark purple Iris is a couple of light colored ...
deauxrite > 6-23-2011  Skagway is full of colorful characters.  Notice the different color socks..under sandals
6-23-2011 Skagway is full of colorful characters. Notice the differe ...
deauxrite > 6-22-2011  Chocolate Lilies grow in open meadows and bloom in early summer.  Here they are just in time for the longest day of the year!  Although pretty..they smell BAD!
6-22-2011 Chocolate Lilies grow in open meadows and bloom in early su ...
deauxrite > 6-21-2011  Characters in the Skagway Melodrama.  Dennis Corrington and Dawson Dolly pose for an unscripted photo op in the alley behind Corringtons Alaskan Ivory.
6-21-2011 Characters in the Skagway Melodrama. Dennis Corrington and ...
deauxrite > 6-20-2011  Blooming in an open meadow in Dyea..they bloom for a short time , but are beautiful
6-20-2011 Blooming in an open meadow in Dyea..they bloom for a short ...
deauxrite > 6-19-2011  Baby Crow hollering for Mom to come feed him.  It is that time of the year.
6-19-2011 Baby Crow hollering for Mom to come feed him. It is that t ...
deauxrite > 6-18-2011  Lisa is the Community Ambassador for Skagway, Alaska.  She knows everyone and where everything is.  She answers hundreds of questions each day from puzzled tourists.
6-18-2011 Lisa is the Community Ambassador for Skagway, Alaska. She ...
deauxrite > 6-17-2011  Dandelion seed head ready to fly.
6-17-2011 Dandelion seed head ready to fly.
deauxrite > 6-16-2011  Meet Bob.  He used to work for us..now he has moved up to the big time and drives tourists around in his big bus!
6-16-2011 Meet Bob. He used to work for us..now he has moved up to t ...
deauxrite > 6-15-2011  Early AM arrival of the big boat.
6-15-2011 Early AM arrival of the big boat.
deauxrite > 6-14-2011  Nice place to eat.  Good food, cold beer and a fantastic view.
6-14-2011 Nice place to eat. Good food, cold beer and a fantastic vi ...
deauxrite > 6-13-2011  An old valve stuck in the mud in the tidal flats at Dyea.
6-13-2011 An old valve stuck in the mud in the tidal flats at Dyea.
deauxrite > 6-12-2011  Rosie takes time out from her important duties to pose next to the Skagway River
6-12-2011 Rosie takes time out from her important duties to pose next ...
deauxrite > 6-11-2011  A Smallish (400 pounds) Grizzly looks like he is mumbling to himself as he walks toward me.  I was far enough away that I could not hear him..thanks to long lenses and good cameras.
6-11-2011 A Smallish (400 pounds) Grizzly looks like he is mumbling t ...
deauxrite > 6-10-2011  Spirit Lake in the Yukon.  The water is clear..the bottom is this color of green-blue that is amazing!
6-10-2011 Spirit Lake in the Yukon. The water is clear..the bottom i ...
deauxrite > 6-9-2011  They sing here...at 3AM..when the sun rises.
6-9-2011 They sing here...at 3AM..when the sun rises.
deauxrite > 6-8-2011  Phone booths on the corner of 4th and Spring.
6-8-2011 Phone booths on the corner of 4th and Spring.
deauxrite > 6-7-2011  No big deal.  3000 ft mountins on three sides all within a mile of the runway.
6-7-2011 No big deal. 3000 ft mountins on three sides all within a m ...
deauxrite > 6-6-2011  OK, so your Toyota has a unicorn for a hood ornament, you have a whale, a gumby, a Budda and other "icons" on the dash..where you from, dude?  Oh, Portland...rigggght.
6-6-2011 OK, so your Toyota has a unicorn for a hood ornament, you ha ...
deauxrite > 6-5-2011  Walking down the street playing his guitar.
6-5-2011 Walking down the street playing his guitar.
deauxrite > 6-4-2011  Not sure what kind fo bird it is, but he is a good hunter.
6-4-2011 Not sure what kind fo bird it is, but he is a good hunter.
deauxrite > 6-3-2011  A better shot of our resident hummingbird!
6-3-2011 A better shot of our resident hummingbird!
deauxrite > 6-2-2011  Having a little snack on a dandelion.
6-2-2011 Having a little snack on a dandelion.
deauxrite > 6-1-2011  Conductors on the White Pass caboose as they head up the mountain.
6-1-2011 Conductors on the White Pass caboose as they head up the mou ...
deauxrite > 5-31-2011   A heron searches the flats in Dyea looking for a meal.
5-31-2011 A heron searches the flats in Dyea looking for a meal.
deauxrite > 5-30-2011  An early morning shot of the maountain south of Skagway looking down Pullen Creek.  Very serene.
5-30-2011 An early morning shot of the maountain south of Skagway loo ...
deauxrite > 5-29-2011  Bronze beauty sitting outside of one of Jeanie's favorite Skagway restaurants!
5-29-2011 Bronze beauty sitting outside of one of Jeanie's favorite S ...
deauxrite > 5-28-2011  A large Black Bear, just out of hibernation, eating dandelions and other nutricious weeds.  He looked up, took about three steps toward me..noticed me standing there and went back to eating weeds.   Whew!
5-28-2011 A large Black Bear, just out of hibernation, eating dandeli ...
deauxrite > 5-27-2011  Parked my bike on the bridge to take a photo and ended up taking a photo of the bike instead.  It is my primary method of transportation since 2 miles is about as far as I ever need to go.
5-27-2011 Parked my bike on the bridge to take a photo and ended up t ...
deauxrite > 5-26-2011  This Stellars Jay is a very noisy guy.  I was waiting for a chance to shoot the train leaving the station when he landed in front of me and let me take his photo.
5-26-2011 This Stellars Jay is a very noisy guy. I was waiting for a ...
deauxrite > 5-25-2011  Sylvia is out delivering sweets to her neighbors..man they were great!
5-25-2011 Sylvia is out delivering sweets to her neighbors..man they ...
deauxrite > 5-24-2011  Looks like the only way across is to wade the Skagway River
5-24-2011 Looks like the only way across is to wade the Skagway River
deauxrite > 5-23-2011  These guys are large for honeybees.  Notice that his face is covered with yellow pollen
5-23-2011 These guys are large for honeybees. Notice that his face i ...
deauxrite > 5-22-2011  Lined up for the annual Fire Department car wash in downtown Skagway, AK
5-22-2011 Lined up for the annual Fire Department car wash in downtow ...
deauxrite > 5-21-2011  This little guy was hard to get a good shot of.  He is pretty shy and very, very fast.  Maybe after a week of being well fed he will be more cooperative.
5-21-2011 This little guy was hard to get a good shot of. He is pret ...
deauxrite > 5-20-2011  Parked at the foot of Broadway on a drizzly morning.
5-20-2011 Parked at the foot of Broadway on a drizzly morning.
deauxrite > 5-19-2011  One of the tour guides in the old time busses points out the sites for some of the older folks.
5-19-2011 One of the tour guides in the old time busses points out th ...
deauxrite > 5-18-2011  One of the old home place fireplaces from Skagway.  This one belonged to a house built in 1898 and burned in 1930.  Still standing.
5-18-2011 One of the old home place fireplaces from Skagway. This on ...
deauxrite > 5-17-2011  Two cruise ships in dock at Skagway, AK
5-17-2011 Two cruise ships in dock at Skagway, AK
deauxrite > 5-16-2011  Yep.  And they bite too!
5-16-2011 Yep. And they bite too!
deauxrite > 5-15-2011  A Humpback whale exhaling after a deep dive just off the rocks near Skagway
5-15-2011 A Humpback whale exhaling after a deep dive just off the ro ...
deauxrite > 5-14-2011 Another waterfall in the Skagway area.  This is a nice short hike from downtown to a quiet place with lots of solitude.
5-14-2011 Another waterfall in the Skagway area. This is a nice short ...
deauxrite > This little squirrel was chattering like mad at Rosie.  He did not seem to mind when I walked up and took his photo.
This little squirrel was chattering like mad at Rosie. He did not see ...
deauxrite > 5-12-2011  This little guys was very shy, but I finally got close enough to get a decent shot!
5-12-2011 This little guys was very shy, but I finally got close enou ...
deauxrite > 5-11-2011  The view South down the Inside Passage from Sturgills Landing.  Many years ago this was a lumber camp, now a great day hike from Skagway.
5-11-2011 The view South down the Inside Passage from Sturgills Landi ...
deauxrite > 5-10-2011  The work camping crew at Corringrons for 2011.  Some old time employess and some new.
5-10-2011 The work camping crew at Corringrons for 2011. Some old ti ...
deauxrite > 5-9-2011  Pushing the ISO to 2000 and opening the lens wide open allowed me to shoot this hand held.  It was late and getting the tripod out was not an option..headed for bed.
5-9-2011 Pushing the ISO to 2000 and opening the lens wide open allow ...
deauxrite > 5-8-2011 An Otter having lunch in the Skagway river.  I could not get any closer due to the terrain, but this guy is real big.  Probably in the 40 pound range.  Rosie and I watched him for about 30 minutes and he caught and ate over a dozen of these fish during that time.
5-8-2011 An Otter having lunch in the Skagway river. I could not get ...
deauxrite > 5-7-2011  Skagway in the Spring is a place for people (young and old) to enjoy the great Alaskan experience.  This young man was writing a song as he pedaled his way into town for the evening.
5-7-2011 Skagway in the Spring is a place for people (young and old) ...
deauxrite > 5-6-2011  Shh..I think that I have spotted an elusive Alaskan Haraboo.  It is a nice one too.  Good Eating!
5-6-2011 Shh..I think that I have spotted an elusive Alaskan Haraboo. ...
deauxrite > 5-5-2011  The lake may be free of ice, but the waterfall below that is hidden from the sun is still pretty solid.
5-5-2011 The lake may be free of ice, but the waterfall below that is ...
deauxrite > 5-4-2011  Alaska Knife and Ulu.  It is where I work.  This is the view as you walk in the door..Man Store!!  Lots of knives of all kinds.
5-4-2011 Alaska Knife and Ulu. It is where I work. This is the view ...
deauxrite > 5-3-2011 Just a bit of ice left on the shore of the lake.  Spring is in the air, though you would not know it today with the wind blowing and very cool temps.
5-3-2011 Just a bit of ice left on the shore of the lake. Spring is i ...
deauxrite > 5-2-2011  No snakes up here, but we do have spiders..and they bite too.  This one will never get the chance!
5-2-2011 No snakes up here, but we do have spiders..and they bite too ...
deauxrite > 5-1-2011  Skagway in the Spring.  This is the view from the foot of Broadway looking notrh.  Next week the street will be full of activity.  Tourists and busses and all sorts of merriment.
5-1-2011 Skagway in the Spring. This is the view from the foot of Br ...
deauxrite > 4-30-2011  Most of us travel with a dog or a cat..maybe both.  Not Glen and Gus..birds.  Three of them including this cutie.
4-30-2011 Most of us travel with a dog or a cat..maybe both. Not Gle ...
deauxrite > 4-29-2011  Within 1.62 KM..not two KM..not 1.5.  How do you measure that?  Public drinking what?  Canadians have lots of rules!
4-29-2011 Within 1.62 KM..not two KM..not 1.5. How do you measure th ...
deauxrite > 4-28-2011  Abbey.  Abbey is a Border Collie and she is really just a pup.  She is also very smart and sweet.  You will see more of her as the season progresses.
4-28-2011 Abbey. Abbey is a Border Collie and she is really just a p ...
deauxrite > 4-27-2011  A harbor seal looking for his buddies.  There were about 40 of these guys at the mouth of the river.  Must be some kind of small fish running, but I could not see them.
4-27-2011 A harbor seal looking for his buddies. There were about 40 ...
deauxrite > 4-26-2011  Shot with my macro lens..depth of field is always a challenge..not any more.  Helicon focus makes it easy!
4-26-2011 Shot with my macro lens..depth of field is always a challen ...
deauxrite > 4-25-2011  Another old cabin that just could not quite hold the winter snows.
4-25-2011 Another old cabin that just could not quite hold the winter ...
deauxrite > 4-24-2011  In 1898 this area was a thriving dock and port for the men and women that arrived in Dyea to climb the Chilkoot Pass on their way to the Klondike gold fields.  Amazingly, some of the pilings remain and are visible during very low tides.
4-24-2011 In 1898 this area was a thriving dock and port for the men ...
deauxrite > 4-23-2011  The price of diesel in Skagway, AK.  We buy or fuel from the only gas station in town.
4-23-2011 The price of diesel in Skagway, AK. We buy or fuel from th ...
deauxrite > 4-22-2011  Ah..another sign of spring that will soon arrive in Alaska!
4-22-2011 Ah..another sign of spring that will soon arrive in Alaska!
deauxrite > 4-21-2011  Yep..a dog in a shirt..a humans t-shirt that is.  He looks a bit disgusted by the whole idea.
4-21-2011 Yep..a dog in a shirt..a humans t-shirt that is. He looks ...
deauxrite > 4-20-2011  This little waterfall was completely frozen last weekend.  One more sign that Spring is near!
4-20-2011 This little waterfall was completely frozen last weekend. ...
deauxrite > 4-19-2011 This little guy was out looking for a meal around a large pile of rocks.
4-19-2011 This little guy was out looking for a meal around a large pi ...
deauxrite > 4-18-2011  Frozen lake with small waves of snow provide a foreground for a snow capped mounatin in the Yukon.  Things are still pretty frozen just up the pass from Skagway.
4-18-2011 Frozen lake with small waves of snow provide a foreground f ...
deauxrite > 1-17-2011  When you can take their photo..they are big!
1-17-2011 When you can take their photo..they are big!
deauxrite > 1-16-2011  The western side of the sawtooths as seen from near the Canadian US border near Skagway, Alaska.  The clouds were making a very interesting shadow pattern on the snow.
1-16-2011 The western side of the sawtooths as seen from near the Can ...
deauxrite > 4-15-2011  Now they do it a bit differently.  But this is an original that was used around Skagway for 50 years.
4-15-2011 Now they do it a bit differently. But this is an original ...
deauxrite > 4-14-2011  A group of harbor seals and a seagull feeding on bait fish
4-14-2011 A group of harbor seals and a seagull feeding on bait fish
deauxrite > 4-13-2011  The Gold Rush cemetery in Skagway.  Located just north of town on the river, it is the final resting place of the infamous Soapy Smith..a gangster and small time thug that terrorized the gold rush miners on their way to the gold fields.  His demise was an honest man who had seen enough.
4-13-2011 The Gold Rush cemetery in Skagway. Located just north of t ...
deauxrite > 4-12-2011  Lower Reed falls that is still mostly frozen.  There is some water running, but in mid summer this is a spray filled valley that is wildly popular with the birds.
4-12-2011 Lower Reed falls that is still mostly frozen. There is som ...
deauxrite > 4-11-2011  One of many old cabins in the forest.  Many try to do it, few actually make the first winter.  This one collapsed under the weight of the snow..now melted.  The only resident was a porcupine and he has been gone for a while.
4-11-2011 One of many old cabins in the forest. Many try to do it, f ...
deauxrite > 4-10-2011  So for the challenge this week we have Scooby, Kathleen and Gary all having a fun time in the truck.
4-10-2011 So for the challenge this week we have Scooby, Kathleen and ...
deauxrite > 4-9-2011  Since the idea behind this project is to get better with my camera..I tried this experiment.  A video.  It is hand held because the wind is too strong for the tripod to hold the camera steady.  This is looking south down the inside passage on a windy, cool, spring afternoon.  Temperature 43.
4-9-2011 Since the idea behind this project is to get better with my ...
deauxrite > 4-8-2011  A birch tree supports lots of life.  Witches hair in the spring (left side) with a lichen that resembles a fern growing in the bark.
4-8-2011 A birch tree supports lots of life. Witches hair in the spr ...
deauxrite > 4-7-2011  These lichen have taken over a rotting log.  The forest is cool, damp and full of life, if you look close enough.
4-7-2011 These lichen have taken over a rotting log. The forest is c ...
deauxrite > 4-6-2011  A crow in a Spruce tree in downtown Skagway.  They are pretty tame right now..but just wait until they start nesting.  They get downright nasty by summer.
4-6-2011 A crow in a Spruce tree in downtown Skagway. They are prett ...
deauxrite > 4-5-2011  The Harding Glacier covered with snow in the early Spring.  I will post several more shots of this as the seasons progress.  As the glacier becomes visible from under all of that snow!
4-5-2011 The Harding Glacier covered with snow in the early Spring. ...
deauxrite > 4-4-2011  A panorama shot of the Skagway valley.  This is actually five photographs that I combined to make the panorama.
4-4-2011 A panorama shot of the Skagway valley. This is actually fiv ...
deauxrite > 4-3-2011  Shot from the campground looking over Mt. Vernon at the mountains with faint Northern Lights illuminating the snow and clouds.
4-3-2011 Shot from the campground looking over Mt. Vernon at the moun ...
deauxrite > 4-2-2011  Trying to shoot some northern lights when a car came down the mountain and bathed this building that I was trying to use as a foreground in headlights for about a second.  I closed the shutter, knowing that the bright light would spoil the northen lights shot.  This was the best shot of the night.
4-2-2011 Trying to shoot some northern lights when a car came down th ...
deauxrite > 4-1-2011  Our guy outranks their guy..at least here on our side of the border.
4-1-2011 Our guy outranks their guy..at least here on our side of the ...
deauxrite > 3-31-2011  The Skagway River in full breakup.  Notice that this is a near identical view that I posted on 3-24.  The seasons change rapidly here and identical angles will yield wildly differing images.
3-31-2011 The Skagway River in full breakup. Notice that this is a n ...
deauxrite > 3-30-2011  Rain in town, but that is snow on the mountain.  Looks like about 300 feet above town it changes from rain to snow.  The wind came with it.  Very cool, windy and rainy..perfect Skagway!
3-30-2011 Rain in town, but that is snow on the mountain. Looks like ...
deauxrite > 3-29-2011  This guy was pecking on the metal roof..must be hungry
3-29-2011 This guy was pecking on the metal roof..must be hungry
deauxrite > 3-28-2011  Rosie the wonder dog in full flight on the frozen river in Skagway.
3-28-2011 Rosie the wonder dog in full flight on the frozen river in ...
deauxrite > 3-27-2011  Nice American Bald Eagle flying.  He sat for photos for a long time.
3-27-2011 Nice American Bald Eagle flying. He sat for photos for a l ...
deauxrite > 3-26-2011  The first sign of Spring in Alaska..the Pussy Willows are starting to bud !
3-26-2011 The first sign of Spring in Alaska..the Pussy Willows are s ...
deauxrite > 3-25-2011  AB Mountain covered in snow.  Maybe a late season hike.. after the snow clears.
3-25-2011 AB Mountain covered in snow. Maybe a late season hike.. af ...
deauxrite > 3-24-2011 Still winter in March.  Took a stroll on the river..literally on the river.. with Rosie to check it out.
3-24-2011 Still winter in March. Took a stroll on the river..literall ...
deauxrite > 3-23-2011  The White Pass and Yukon Railroad caboose.  This one is still in use on the steam train.
3-23-2011 The White Pass and Yukon Railroad caboose. This one is sti ...
deauxrite > 3-22-2011  You know that you are back in Alaska when an American Bald Eagle sits on the dock and nobody pays any attention.
3-22-2011 You know that you are back in Alaska when an American Bald ...
deauxrite > 3-21-2011  A rock in the middle of the inside passage near Juneau sports an old lighthouse with the Coastal range in the background
3-21-2011 A rock in the middle of the inside passage near Juneau spor ...
deauxrite > 3-20-2011  The ships bell from the Motor Vessel Kennicott..our ride to Alaska!
3-20-2011 The ships bell from the Motor Vessel Kennicott..our ride to ...
deauxrite > 3-19-2011  One of the many small light houses on the Inside Passage to Alaska
3-19-2011 One of the many small light houses on the Inside Passage to ...
deauxrite > 3-18-2011  Just before we got on the boat in Bellingham
3-18-2011 Just before we got on the boat in Bellingham
deauxrite > 3-17-2011  Nice dog poses for his photo op.
3-17-2011 Nice dog poses for his photo op.
deauxrite > 3-16-2011  Located about a mile from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful farm land near Bellingham, WA
3-16-2011 Located about a mile from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful fa ...
deauxrite > 3-15-2011  A rocket for a sign at a donut shop!  Man this place has some cool signs and buildings.  This rocket is about 25 feet long, silver and has lights!  Very cool.
3-15-2011 A rocket for a sign at a donut shop! Man this place has so ...
deauxrite > 3-14-2011  ISO 100 @ f9 and 1/5 of a second makes the water stream
3-14-2011 ISO 100 @ f9 and 1/5 of a second makes the water stream
deauxrite > 3-13-2011  They let me get pretty close then walked away to keep their distance.  Portland, OR
3-13-2011 They let me get pretty close then walked away to keep their ...
deauxrite > 3-12-2011  Small Rabbit.  At first I thought it was a very young bunny, but looking at his ears and being that it is winter..I think that he is just a small variety of Rabbit.
3-12-2011 Small Rabbit. At first I thought it was a very young bunny ...
deauxrite > 3-11-2011  On the side of I-5 in Northern California sits a 30 foot long Metal Dragon.  It even has lights for those passing in the night.
3-11-2011 On the side of I-5 in Northern California sits a 30 foot lo ...
deauxrite > 3-10-2011  Stone and glass turtle in one of many parks in Redding, CA.  Nice place.
3-10-2011 Stone and glass turtle in one of many parks in Redding, CA. ...
deauxrite > 3-9-2011  Squeaky the cat acting out while I try to take her photograph.  Notice that she only has three legs..the fastest cat on three legs that I have ever seen.
3-9-2011 Squeaky the cat acting out while I try to take her photograp ...
deauxrite > 3-8-2011  One of many different kinds of flowers in the campground at Visalia, California on our way north!
3-8-2011 One of many different kinds of flowers in the campground at ...
deauxrite > 3-7-2011  You really have to see this in person.  My photo just does not do the whole place justice..I will post more photos of "the slabs" or Slab City on my blog tonight or tomorrow...unbelievable...and yes, the trailer is inhabited by a human being..full time.
3-7-2011 You really have to see this in person. My photo just does n ...
deauxrite > 3-6-2011  An HDR image of a volcanic plateau that has been eroded over millions of years.  It is chocolate brown colored and surrounded by lava fields. Southern California.
3-6-2011 An HDR image of a volcanic plateau that has been eroded over ...
deauxrite > 3-5-2011  Just east of Apache Junction, Arizona in the Superstition Mountains.  The setting sun turned everything red just before the light faded and the cactus giants went to sleep.
3-5-2011 Just east of Apache Junction, Arizona in the Superstition Mo ...
deauxrite > 3-4-2011  Not a great photo of a Kingfisher, but it was the best that I could do on a long travel day..all Interstate, so not much time or opportunity to take photos
3-4-2011 Not a great photo of a Kingfisher, but it was the best that ...
deauxrite > 3-3-2011  In West Texas oil is still king.  Where you have equipment..you have old junk equipment.  Here is a huge junkyard full of old pumps, weeds and mesquite scrub.
3-3-2011 In West Texas oil is still king. Where you have equipment.. ...
deauxrite > 3-2-2011  Yep.  It says so right on the head stone.  Actually there is something of a controversy (?) about where the "real" Billy the Kid is buried.  But..here is the grave!
3-2-2011 Yep. It says so right on the head stone. Actually there is ...
deauxrite > 3-1-2011  So, not far outside of Hamilton on a hilltop, tucked away behind some scrub cedar is a BIG elephant.  Made from scrap from the oilfield I guess..very cool.  It stops many a traveler on the road from Hamilton to Gatesville.
3-1-2011 So, not far outside of Hamilton on a hilltop, tucked away be ...
deauxrite > 2-28-2011  Rosie the wonder dog in her "I know that we are getting ready to travel" pose.
2-28-2011 Rosie the wonder dog in her "I know that we are getting rea ...
deauxrite > 2-27-2011  A pair of brown Pelicans sitting on the fishing dock waiting for the boats to come in and share the catch.  No trip to the coast is complete without photos of the pelicans!
2-27-2011 A pair of brown Pelicans sitting on the fishing dock waitin ...
deauxrite > 2-26-2011  The USS Lexington bathed in purple light.  Now a museum in the Corpus Christi Bay.  This was a 2 second exposure that changed the low ragged clouds texture and the waters chop into a smooth lack of detail.
2-26-2011 The USS Lexington bathed in purple light. Now a museum in ...
deauxrite > 2-25-2011 Life and work starts early here on the Texas Gulf coast.  Fog in the background hanging low over the water makes for an interesting photograph
2-25-2011 Life and work starts early here on the Texas Gulf coast. Fo ...
deauxrite > 2-24-2011  These two characters have haunted the same stretch of beach every day for the last week.  I have been waiting to catch them together and today was the day!
2-24-2011 These two characters have haunted the same stretch of beach ...
deauxrite > 2-23-2011  Colonel George Fulton  built the 3.5 story structure overlooking Aransas Bay between 1874 and 1877. The residence featured the most up-to-date conveniences for the time, such as indoor plumbing, central gas lighting and heating.
2-23-2011 Colonel George Fulton built the 3.5 story structure overlo ...
deauxrite > 2-22-2011  This seagull is one of thousands  that are all nesting in a protected area in Rockport.  The are really making a racket and are fun to watch fuss and argue!
2-22-2011 This seagull is one of thousands that are all nesting in a ...
deauxrite > 2-21-2011  This black skimmer is making his way down the beach and is flying very fast.  You can see the trail that his lower mandible leaves in the water as he tries to catch a small fish.  This one worked back and forth along the beach for about 10 minutes before he got one!
2-21-2011 This black skimmer is making his way down the beach and is ...
deauxrite > 2-20-2011  One of about a million different kind of shore birds found on the Texas Gulf Coast.  They are fun to stalk and try to photograph..some are very shy and some, like this guy, showed no interest that I was hiding in the bushes taking his photograph.
2-20-2011 One of about a million different kind of shore birds found ...
deauxrite > 2-19-2011  A mature and juvenile Turkey vulture waiting for me to move out of their way so that they can continue with their breakfast.  They did not seem too nervous even though I got within 40 feet or so.
2-19-2011 A mature and juvenile Turkey vulture waiting for me to move ...
deauxrite > 2-18-2011  The fish were not biting, but the pier was an inviting place to photograph.  I think that I will be back out there in the next few days looking for more!
2-18-2011 The fish were not biting, but the pier was an inviting plac ...
deauxrite > 2-17-2011  Whooping Cranes.  This is a very big deal on the Texas Gulf Coast.
2-17-2011 Whooping Cranes. This is a very big deal on the Texas Gulf ...
deauxrite > 2-16-2011  Sunrise on the bay.  Taken as I was checking my fishing pole, looked up to see the sun rise and ran for my camera.  Nice.
2-16-2011 Sunrise on the bay. Taken as I was checking my fishing pol ...
deauxrite > 2-15-2011  Yep, a common seagull.  I shot this with the new 2x Teleplus extender at 550mm.  What I am discovering is that the auto focus does not work well..it searches..and hand holding at this focal length is not going to work at all..even with the stabilization on.
2-15-2011 Yep, a common seagull. I shot this with the new 2x Teleplu ...
deauxrite > 2-14-2011  Parked for lunch on the Texas Coast near Rockport.
2-14-2011 Parked for lunch on the Texas Coast near Rockport.
deauxrite > 2-13-2011  Parasail?  Suft sailing..we are not sure what it is, but this guy was having a good time sailing around in the bay on a beautiful and breezy day.
2-13-2011 Parasail? Suft sailing..we are not sure what it is, but th ...
deauxrite > 2-12-2011  Fresh out of the oven on a Saturday morning and the Airstream smells wonderful.  I cook this artisan bread in a cast iron dutch oven and it comes out perfect just about every time...it makes a great photo too!
2-12-2011 Fresh out of the oven on a Saturday morning and the Airstre ...
deauxrite > 2-11-2011  Our Lady of Corpus Christi on a lovely winter day.
2-11-2011 Our Lady of Corpus Christi on a lovely winter day.
deauxrite > 2-10-2011  This Mockingbird was eating these small berries and was not about to move just because I kept getting closer and closer for his photo.
2-10-2011 This Mockingbird was eating these small berries and was not ...
deauxrite > 2-9-2011  Low clouds, high winds and cold today.  These guys are out earning their pay this morning.  Probably 300 overcast and 1 mile..winds 30-40 knots..tough day.
2-9-2011 Low clouds, high winds and cold today. These guys are out e ...
deauxrite > 2-8-2011  A male Grackle walking around the campsite this afternoon was the best that I could do after a day of driving back to the coast in Texas.
2-8-2011 A male Grackle walking around the campsite this afternoon wa ...
deauxrite > 2-7-2011  Smiling Jack..doing what he does best...grinning!
2-7-2011 Smiling Jack..doing what he does best...grinning!
deauxrite > 2-6-2011  A beautiful day on the Texas Gulf Coast.
2-6-2011 A beautiful day on the Texas Gulf Coast.
deauxrite > 2-5-2011 Caught in mid air catching a small fish and picking it right off of the surface.
2-5-2011 Caught in mid air catching a small fish and picking it right ...
deauxrite > 2-4-2011  The sun finally came out and I went bird hunting.  I spotted this Rosate Spoonbill wading around looking for something to eat.  Just as I got close enough to get his photo..he took to flight.  Fortunately, he decided to fly close enough for me to get this.
2-4-2011 The sun finally came out and I went bird hunting. I spotted ...
deauxrite > 2-3-2011  Windy, cold and grey outside..so,  how about a snack?
2-3-2011 Windy, cold and grey outside..so, how about a snack?
deauxrite > 2-2-2011  A gloomy, windy and very cold day on the beach..it deserved to be black and white since the sky was the color of slate anyway.
2-2-2011 A gloomy, windy and very cold day on the beach..it deserved ...
deauxrite > 2-1-2011  A nice photo of a Texas Jackrabbit watching me watch him.
2-1-2011 A nice photo of a Texas Jackrabbit watching me watch him.
deauxrite > 1--31-2011  A Mockingbird sitting on one of the many carved bears in Paul B Johnson State Park, Mississippi.
1--31-2011 A Mockingbird sitting on one of the many carved bears in P ...
deauxrite > 1-30-2011  Canadian Goose with his reflection.
1-30-2011 Canadian Goose with his reflection.
deauxrite > 1-29-2011  "Somethings not right about that guy"!  The group is doing "self portraits" this week and here is my entry.  Can you spell photoshop?
1-29-2011 "Somethings not right about that guy"! The group is doing ...
deauxrite > 1-28-2011  Early morning light really brings out the color in this Cardinal as he shares his breakfast with the sparrows.
1-28-2011 Early morning light really brings out the color in this Car ...
deauxrite > 1-27-2011  Early morning shot of a juvenile bluejay that came in and chased the other birds off of the fence post where I have been feeding the sparrows.  The strong backlighting made it much more difficult to get the exposure close.  I will have to work on the setup and maybe try spot metering rather than averaging the exposure for shots like this.
1-27-2011 Early morning shot of a juvenile bluejay that came in and c ...
deauxrite > 1-26-2011  Late afternoon coffee is a pleasure for the body and the soul.  The shadow crept up the counter in the trailer and I just had to try
1-26-2011 Late afternoon coffee is a pleasure for the body and the so ...
deauxrite > 1-25-2011  Well, it has been that kind of day.  Rainy, grey, drizzly and messy...this pretty much sums it up as a photography day goes!
1-25-2011 Well, it has been that kind of day. Rainy, grey, drizzly a ...
deauxrite > 1-24-2011  A wide body Canadian Goose coming for breakfast.  If you feed them deer corn...they will put on a neat air show!
1-24-2011 A wide body Canadian Goose coming for breakfast. If you fe ...
deauxrite > 1-23-2011  I just liked the colors and the randomness of the leaves.
1-23-2011 I just liked the colors and the randomness of the leaves.
deauxrite > 1--22-2011    Bluebird on a limb.  Simple, but elegant.
1--22-2011 Bluebird on a limb. Simple, but elegant.
deauxrite > 1-21-2011   The moon came up over the lake and was so orange that I just had to try to get a shot.  The pine tree in the foreground is very far away, but you can still see the pine cones hanging!
1-21-2011 The moon came up over the lake and was so orange that I ju ...
deauxrite > 1-20-2011  A locust skin caught my eye while out walking Rosie this morning.  Once again, I had a shot in mind, but stumbled on something more interesting.  I had to walk back to the trailer and get the tripod and macro lens to make it look like something.  I tried my zoom, but it could not handle the lighting.
1-20-2011 A locust skin caught my eye while out walking Rosie this mo ...
deauxrite > 1-19-2011  OK, if the clouds make taking a shot of the moon difficult, I will try something different.  How about a timed exposure of the moon in the trees reflected off of the lake?
1-19-2011 OK, if the clouds make taking a shot of the moon difficult, ...
deauxrite > 1-18-2011  Just after the thunder stopped.  Moonlight on the lake.  The clouds were moving so fast that they blurred with a 12 second exposure.
1-18-2011 Just after the thunder stopped. Moonlight on the lake. Th ...
deauxrite > 1-17-2011   # 13 on the Disc golf course at Paul B Johnson State Park.  Water on both sides and the prevailing wind is from right to left...meaning that lots of right hand throwers end up in the water.
1-17-2011 # 13 on the Disc golf course at Paul B Johnson State Park. ...
deauxrite > 1-16-2011  The fish were not biting for this young angler...but he had all of the gear and he looked good doing it too.
1-16-2011 The fish were not biting for this young angler...but he had ...
deauxrite > 1-15-2011  Spotted on a fence in front of a small business on the North shore of Lake Ponchatrain.
1-15-2011 Spotted on a fence in front of a small business on the Nort ...
deauxrite > 1-14-2011  We took a lot of photos while in New Orleans..but none of them capture the essence of the city like the Lucky Dog wagons all over the French Quarter.
1-14-2011 We took a lot of photos while in New Orleans..but none of t ...
deauxrite > 1-13-2011  Low tide on the north shore of Lake Ponchatrain near the Madisonville small craft harbor.
1-13-2011 Low tide on the north shore of Lake Ponchatrain near the Ma ...
deauxrite > 1-12-2011  This armadillo was digging around looking for grubs when I sneaked up behind him.  He decided just then to stand up and see what the heck I was doing over there.  Notice that he has a notch in is left ear.
1-12-2011 This armadillo was digging around looking for grubs when I ...
deauxrite > 1-11-2011  Long shadows in the Louisiana swamp along the Bogue Chitto river.  There is a lot more color in the swamp than you expect.
1-11-2011 Long shadows in the Louisiana swamp along the Bogue Chitto ...
deauxrite > 1-10-2011  I have been chasing this guy for a week.  I got pretty close today and will keep working on it.  The challenge today was that the light was very weak.  A low overcast cloud cover and late afternoon light made it that much more challenging.
1-10-2011 I have been chasing this guy for a week. I got pretty clos ...
deauxrite > 1-9-2011  Another wildlife camera photo.  I need to work on the focus on this thing..it is supposed to be automatic, but it is a bit unreliable.  Anyway, I got a candid photo of a raccoon.  I wonder what else is out there wandering around this place at night?
1-9-2011 Another wildlife camera photo. I need to work on the focus ...
deauxrite > 1-8-2011  Long shadows in the graveyard.  Shot at a very low angle shows the stones that sprout from the sandy earth.
1-8-2011 Long shadows in the graveyard. Shot at a very low angle sho ...
deauxrite > 1-7-2011  This little guy got his photo taken on my game camera last night.  I set the camera up near our picnic table because Rosie had been acting strangely whenever she was near there.  Sure enough..he has been snooping for leftovers.  He probably found some too, since I have been cooking outside on the picnic table for the last couple of nights.
1-7-2011 This little guy got his photo taken on my game camera last n ...
deauxrite > 1-6-2011  The stark contrast between the trees and the fog drew me to this shot.  Again, the shot that I went out to capture this morning ended up not being what I wanted.  This captured the feeling of a winter in Mississippi...damp, cool (not cold), very quiet, with some trees bare and some evergreen.  Drippy with the shroud of the fog and the sound of geese in the distance.
1-6-2011 The stark contrast between the trees and the fog drew me to ...
deauxrite > 1-5-2011  I was stalking a Blue Herron when this little guy flew down and landed about 10 feet from me in the pine straw.  I took several shots of him before he turned sideways and gave me this one.  You can see that he is very small (about the length of an Oak tree leaf) and the color has not been altered at all..he is very yellow!!
1-5-2011 I was stalking a Blue Herron when this little guy flew down ...
deauxrite > 1-4-2011  Mind games.  Intentionally under exposed to make you wonder if it is really a reflection or what?
1-4-2011 Mind games. Intentionally under exposed to make you wonder ...
deauxrite > 1-3-2011  Morning on the lake with lots of Canadian Geese that all think that they should be fed by me!
1-3-2011 Morning on the lake with lots of Canadian Geese that all thi ...
deauxrite > 1-1-2011 Lines of Pine Trees planted in Mississippi.  The pine straw becomes so thick that it keeps weeds and small bushes from growing.  It makes a great place to walk in a quiet, cushioned  forest.

The light was very soft and very green on a very gloomy late afternoon.
1-1-2011 Lines of Pine Trees planted in Mississippi. The pine straw b ...
deauxrite > 1-2-2011  Rosie the wonder dog in takeoff mode.  Playing with the autofocus settings on my Canon resulted in a series of shots all taken at 1/1000 of a second with the camera lens auto-focusing during each shot.  Not all of the shots were perfectly focused, but this one was very good.  The subject matter is not bad either!  :)
1-2-2011 Rosie the wonder dog in takeoff mode. Playing with the auto ...
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