Setting Moon, Icy Strait, Alaska-Image #2936

When I go out on a shoot I almost always have a definite image I am looking for. On the evening when I shot this photo I was camping on Thunder Mountain to shoot a cover image of hikers on the mountain with the glacier and mountains as a stunning backdrop (see image posted on 9-16-2015). Having a specific image to focus on in my head forces me out into the world to capture that image, and along the way other surprises may pop up. This shot was just such a surprise. I had no idea when or where the moon was going to set that evening. It was pure serendipity that a lovely crescent moon was setting into this dreamy sunset at exactly the right moment. Besides making a wonderful image, it was a wonder moment to share with good friends who came along for the shoot. Believe in serendipity! This photo illustrates the month of January in the 2016 Alaska Calendar.  Thank you for visiting – Camera: Nikon D800,  Lens: Nikkor 24-120mm F/4, ISO 200, digital ©Mark Kelley