Wednesday, July 6, 2011

SkyWatch Friday, Weekend Reflections / Midnight Sun

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This float plane is tied for the night.  
It is midnight and the sun just set moments before I took this shot.
Other float planes were coming back after their scenic flights throughout the day.



Alaska...the Land of the Midnight Sun
Lake Hood, Anchorage, Alaska USA
June 24, 2011

34 comments:

Carly said...

wow, that is absolutely beautiful! Looks like a post card.

fredamans said...

I would hang a shot like this on my living room wall.

Carver said...

These are gorgeous shots. Beautiful sky and reflections.

nonizamboni said...

So nicely done! I really like the serene dock photo too.
Thanks for sharing!

Sylvia K said...

Gorgeous captures, Carolyn! I do love that golden light on the water! So serene and peaceful! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Sylvia

Liz said...

What beautiful shots. Happy sky watching!

Liz @ A Simple Life

Gwendolyn L said...

Wonderful photos. I enjoyed looking at all of them, the first one is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful quality of the light so far North,nice capture!

Kay L. Davies said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Carolyn!
— K

Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

EG CameraGirl said...

AH! I would very much like to see the midnight sun! Lucky you!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

The first photo shimmers with gold!

PLANETS HURTLING THROUGH THE SKY

Planets hurtling through the sky,
Can you tell me one thing: Why
Are you intent on fleeing
Far from human sight and seeing?


© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

Sky Over Zacatecas

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful pictures! Someday I hope to have my own
Alaska pictures..., meantime thanks for sharing yours

Wanda said...

Boy would I love to take a ride in that plane.

Just stunning pictures.

DrillerAA09 said...

I really like the composition of the first capture. Well done.

nancy said...

The sun's reflection on the water is awesome!

snowwhite said...

Midnight sun in Alaska is so bright and gorgeous! Also at the same time, it is tranquil and soothing. I love the stunning reflections in the ripples. Just beautiful! Have a great day!

Arija said...

You don't get much sleep as moments later the sun rises again. We experience the midnight sun in Norway and the Prof at both polar regions.

Lovely shots.

forgetmenot said...

Beautiful pictures--the sky, the golden reflections on the water, and that great plane all make for nice photos. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

Fotokarusellen said...

Perfect light and composition. A very beautiful set of images. Wonderful photowork.

Indrani said...

Lovely shots.

eileeninmd said...

Gorgeous capture of the golden reflections. The first shot is my favorite. I love the scenery! Great captures. Happy skywatching and have a great weekend!

VaishVijay said...

The light play in the 1st shot is too good!

Simon said...

Great series. I have no big desire to travel to Alaska, but now that you mention the long light....and show these lovely scenes, I may have to change my mind.

Pat Tillett said...

Love these! I'm thinking you just had an adventure in Alaska.

Karen said...

Fabulous shots. I would love to go to Alaska.

Malyss said...

I dream to fly to Alalska once in my life! only the name "Anchorage" makes me dream! and even more with your fabulous pictures!

Dianne said...

Wonderful captures - I particularly love the second shot with the ever so still water reflections.

James said...

Stunning! The lighting and reflections are amazing! I really want to go to Alaska!

Sounds like you had a great time at the Cowgirl Cafe. I ate on the patio too. Brisket,bbq beans etc it reminded me of Texas. :)

Shirley said...

Sightseeing by float plane sounds like an incredible adventure! Alaska is extraordinarily beautiful.

Francisca said...

Lovely, Carolyn. I bet Alaska has some very special scenery.

Reena said...

Love the dock shot! Discovered you on Weekend Reflections ... new follower!

SquirrelQueen said...

You were up late to get these gorgeous shots. I love the reflections in the first two.

The first summer I lived in Anchorage I had a really hard time sleeping with it still being light outside. This was really bad for my work. I finally got some very thick drapes for my bedroom.

Linnea said...

Such fabulous light conditions!

2sweetnsaxy said...

These are beautiful! My fave is the first one which I think is absolutely beautiful and in need of a story. :-)