Weekly Photo Challenge: Launch
Kenai Fjord, Seward, Alaska
We launched our 18-ft. tandem kayak at the mouth of the Kenai Fjord making our way through various sizes of icebergs and headed toward the Holgate Glacier. Just to give you a perspective on how large the fjord is, the boat near the glacier is approx. 100-ft. long. Kayaking in pristine waters alongside curious but cautious sea otters was such an ethereal experience.
Daily Gratitude: another spring-like day
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Did you really?!? We were there on a cruise ship. You did it the exciting way. But it’s a great trip any way you look at it.
Great interpretation of the weekly photo challenge.
Yes, Christine. Any view of Alaska is a good one!
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Awesome photo Teresita. No sign of ice or snow here. I wonder how long these glaciers will stand up to the global climate changes. I can’t help but wonder.
I wanted to inform you that I nominated you for the Liebster Award back in December 14. In case you missed it:
http://photosbymartina.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/how-i-became-an-award-winning-pro-photographer-in-one-week/#comment-2316I
My goodness, Martina. I certainly did miss it! Lo siento! December was pretty hectic as we had the 90-somethings with us! I just happened upon it today but haven’t had a chance to really look. Thanks millions!
Gorgeous. I love the color of your kayak against the blue of the water…
Thanks, Eliz. it was a pretty awesome experience.
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Wow ! Awesome ! It must have been a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to have my kayak next spring !
Pretty–I just bought a new one in the fall and haven’t been able to use it
There have actually been some pretty nice days this winter (unusually nice), but I always have something else going on. Get one!
What a terrific experience.
Dawn–it was certainly memorable
I am shivering just looking at that picture…were you using a waterproof camera?
Jeanne–I used my trusty Canon IS880 point and shoot. Was too afraid to put the good camera in the dry sack but it was so calm I very well could have. Who knew?
My father in law was on a boat like the one in the photo when there was an ice-fall, some passengers were injured when the boat was thrown around by the wave caused by the falling ice, the incident made the international news at the time. Fortunately he was OK but at 85yrs of age, we think he had a lucky escape!
Uphill–Wow! So glad he was ok. The boats do get very close to the calving glaciers and the sound is incredibly loud when it cracks apart–like a big bolt of lightning and thunder. The kayaks have to stay a mile away as you can see in the photo. Interesting story.
It looks spectacular. How I wish I was there!
Reciprocity–it’s the one place that should be on everyone’s bucket list . . .
Nature always has been the best architect.
CT–yes, she has.