This has been a tough summer for us in Alaska. We are on course for the coldest summer recorded. On top of that, we have not had too many clear days. Hopefully fall will bring some clear weather for more photo ops.

I have been trying to capture sunrise on Denali this summer and it has been very difficult. I live about 2 hours from my favortie spot to photograph the mountain. Of course I would like to be in the park near Wonder Lake, but that is not possible without a 12 hour bus ride on top of a 4 hour drive from Wasilla. I have to leave the house about 4:30 am and I am not even sure the mountain will be out.  

Sometimes as the sun is coming up it is evident the mountain is going to be shrouded in clouds. Although disappointed, I try to find other photographic opportunities. This weekend when it became clear (no pun intended) that Denali was not going to be visible, my wife and I diverted to Talkeetna. I was able to capture the sunrise at this lake just out of town.

The weather forecasters were off one day. The next morning I was able to get some okay views of the mountain. I was hoping for a little better light. There is a moose in the photo below. Moose hunters were everywhere. Personally, I only hunt with a camera. I was surprised to see any moose out in the open with all the activity.

The one below is one of my favorites. Love the way the mist is coming off the water. Can mean only one thing....winter is coming.

I took a photo of my truck with the mountain in the background.

The mountain can be difficult to photograph, but I am determined to get some good shots this fall. Wish me luck, the weather has not cooperated.

Mike

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