Sunset, Lynn Canal, Alaska – Image 2831

I almost never tire of a wonderful sunset shot. This image works because of the moment. Just as the last rays of the setting sun peak out behind the Chilkat Mountains, a small skiff cuts through the sun beam lighting up the water. It is a good image without skiff in the sun beam. But, oh so much better with this added element. So much of photography is about timing and luck, and this moment was total luck. I could not have coordinated all the elements in this photo at the exactly right moment no matter how hard I had tried. Wish I was always this lucky. Additionally, I will be the photo leader on a week-long trip (August 30-September 6, 2013) through Southeast Alaska on board the 50-foot custom trawler “Delphinus” captained by my good friend, Ronn Patterson. The trip starts in Wrangell and ends up in Ketchikan. The trip will visit Anan Creek and travel through Misty Fjords. For more information contact Ronn at trips@dolphincharters.com or check out their website at www.dolphincharters.com. This image appears as my July image in my 2014 Southeast Alaska Calendar now celebrating its 20th year of publication. Thank you for visiting. Camera body: D4,35mm Velvia color slide film, digital scan© Mark Kelley