CAPTURING ALASKA

with Wayde Carroll

 

 

 

 

More From Kenai Fjords National Park

 

 

 

  I've spent more time this week editing photos from last summer. I was happy to find some gems I had forgotten about. All of these images were taken inside of Kenai Fjords National Park. I feel incredibly thankful to have such a world class scenic wonder so close to where I live and even more grateful that I've been able to visit so many times. I can't wait for next summer!

 

 

This was ok in color but really stood out as a black and white image due to the wonderful contrasts.

 

 

When photographing ice it's really important to keep a good eye on your histogram. Your camera's meter will try and turn the white ice to gray. You may need to add exposure, usually a stop and a half or so.

 

 

Ice floating in front of Pedersen Glacier

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget details and color!

 

 

Lower Pedersen Lagoon. Tripod and graduated neutral density filter made this high dynamic range image possible.

 

 

Silhouettes and sunrise on the peaks. Nice combo!

Dave Yorkanis at work.

 

 

Frank Baensch captures the beautiful low light of sunrise.

 

 

Why are canoes always so inviting?

 

 

A dying salmon at water's edge.

 

 

Isolating repetitive shapes is one way to add visual interest to photos.

 

 

Keep an eye on your negative space- the "empty space" around your subject. It can be a dominant part of a composition.

 

 

I like to use natural objects as framing whenever I can.

 

 

Shooting after sunset has it's own gifts.

 

 

Black and white detail of vegetation growing along the rocky beach.

I loved the gradation of shades and layered textures.

 

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!