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Oystercatcher, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska  – Image 2255

Oystercatcher, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska – Image 2255

The black oystercatcher is one of my favorite birds. In Glacier Bay, they nest at the edge of high tide line right on the beach. They are very interactive with anyone approaching their nesting area and go to great lengths to steer you away from their nests. This oystercatcher sits on her ...
Totem Pole, Klawock, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska  – Image 2254

Totem Pole, Klawock, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska – Image 2254

The native community of Klawock has one of my favorite totem parks in all of Alaska. Klawock on Prince of Wales Island is a short ferry or plane ride from Ketchikan. This park features some of the most unusual poles in the state. Camera: Nikon F-4, Lens: Nikkor 300mm f/4, Film: 35mm ...
Ice Cave, Nuggett Creek Glacier, Juneau, Alaska  – Image 2252

Ice Cave, Nuggett Creek Glacier, Juneau, Alaska – Image 2252

This ice cave traveled back under the glacier about the length of a football field. This photo was shot looking back down toward the mouth of the cave. Althought uneerily beautiful, ice caves are extremely dangerous places. My friend is standing on ice that fell from the roof of the cave. ...
Shrine of Saint Therese, Juneau, Alaska  – Image 2251

Shrine of Saint Therese, Juneau, Alaska – Image 2251

One of the trademarks of my photography is that I like to include people or wildlife in my scenics. I was at the Shrine, and this great sunset started happening. I was there by myself and thought the photo could use a person. I set my camera up on automatic timer and posed for my own ...
Killer Whales, Icy Strait, Alaska  – Image 2250

Killer Whales, Icy Strait, Alaska – Image 2250

I shot this photo while camping along the shores of Icy Strait. I go to this area to mostly photograph humpback whales which hang out in large number in the summer. I was only able to stay with these killer whales for about an hour before they moved on. This photo illustrates page 64 in my ...
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“As a kid in Buffalo, New York, I always wondered what it would be like to encounter a whale,” says Mark Kelley. Learn more about Mark…