Denali, Denali National Park, Alaska #3372

As a photographer I am always searching for a new and unique view of well-photographed subjects like Denali in Denali National Park. I discovered this vantage point totally by accident. I was traveling the Park Road, beelining for Wonder Lake about 80 miles into the Park, when I got held up for a day by mudslides across the road near Eielson Visitor Center. The next morning, I started driving in the pre-dawn light to be first in line when the road opened up. Somewhere between Teklanika Campground and Toklat River I came upon this amazing view of Denali. I had driven the road countless times and never seen this view before. The only reason I found this image this time was due to the road closure that forced me to slowdown and notice stuff that I would usually blast by in my headlong rush for Wonder Lake. I had been cursing my fate that delayed me a day only to be overjoyed by my good fortune. This photo illustrates the month of April in my 2021 Alaska Calendar. Both the 2021 Juneau and Alaska Calendars can be ordered at markkelley.com or purchased locally at Hearthside Books, Juneau Artist Gallery, Ben Franklin, Super Bear IGA and Foodland IGA. Thank you for visiting and be well – Camera: #Nikon #D850, Lens: # Nikkor 80-400mm, Digital Capture, Handheld ©Mark Kelley