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Black Bear, Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska – Image 2574

Black Bear, Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska – Image 2574

A very large black bear snatches a sockeye salmon out of Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. Just 13 miles from downtown Juneau, Steep Creek offers one of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Alaska. Over 10 bears eat and live along the banks of this small creek when the salmon runs arrive sometime in mid-July. I shot this handheld photo from the viewing platforms originally built as salmon viewing stations. This image illustrates page 8 in my newest book just ...
Black Bears of Mendenhall Glacier – Image 2573

Black Bears of Mendenhall Glacier – Image 2573

OUT OF PRINT - Mark's book featuring the eleven or so black bears that roam around Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier. Once the salmon start running sometime in mid-July, thousands upon thousands of visiting tourists and locals alike will be face to face with these bears as they feed in the steam. Last year’s cubs (twin black bears) cross Steep Creek just off the main viewing platform.Nikon D200, Lens: 80-400mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikor, Digital-Mark Kelley
White Pass Railroad, Skagway, Alaska – Image 2572

White Pass Railroad, Skagway, Alaska – Image 2572

I try to put a photo of the White Pass Railroad in each of my Southeast Alaska calendars. It is kind of a challenge to me. There have been 15 Southeast Alaska Calendars and there have been 15 different images of the train. I shot this photo from a helicopter as the train crossed the border between Canada and the USA. Helicopters rent for over $1,550.00 per hour so these aerial shoots are very expensive. This image illustrates the month of September in my Southeast Alaska 2009 ...
Black-legged Kittiwakes, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska – Image 2571

Black-legged Kittiwakes, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska – Image 2571

Black-legged kittiwakes by the thousands nest on the steep cliffs next to glaciers throughout the park. I shot this photo from my kayak. I find it very difficult to shoot from a kayak while paddling by myself. When I am paddling, I usually need to shoot and visa-versa when I am shooting I usually need to be paddling to maintain my position. I always try to shoot from a kayak with an assistant in the rear seat which frees me up to shoot and not to worry about paddling. This image ...
Sea Lions, North Pass, Alaska – Image 2570

Sea Lions, North Pass, Alaska – Image 2570

A big bull sea lion rubs noses with a small female in his harem on the rock in North Pass. I shot this photo from a small boat with my 500mm. It is tricky using a really long lens on a small rocking boat. The only option was to shoot at high speeds and brace the lens on lots of coats and life jackets. This image illustrates the month of April in my Southeast Alaska 2009 Calendar and is on page 92 in my book: "Alaska: A Photographic Excursion" Nikon F5, Lens: 500mm f/4 Nikkor , Film ...
Book Cover, “Alaska: A Photographic Excursion” – Image 2569

Book Cover, “Alaska: A Photographic Excursion” – Image 2569

My book, "Alaska: A Photographic Excursion," won the national Benjamin Franklin Award as one of the best books published in the USA in 2007. I was in LA on May 29th to receive the award at a gala awards banquet with over 500 invited guests. The Independent Book Publishers of America (IBPA) representing over 4,000 publishers sponsored the annual contest. Over 1,800 books were entered in this years contest with my book winning best book in the “regional category”. It is a great honor to ...
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