Morning Reflections #3
by Robert Bales
Title
Morning Reflections #3
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
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Southeast Alaska, sometimes referred to as the Alaska Panhandle, is the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Alaska, which lies west from the northern half of the Canadian province, British Columbia. The majority of Southeast Alaska's area is part of the Tongass National Forest, the United States' largest national forest. In many places, the international border runs along the crest of the Boundary Ranges of the Coast Mountains (see Alaska boundary dispute). The region is noted for its mild rainy climate and beautiful scenery.
Southeast Alaska is the northern terminus of the Inside Passage, a protected waterway of convoluted passages between islands and fjords, beginning in Puget Sound in Washington state. This was an important travel corridor for Tlingit and Haida Native peoples, as well as gold-rush era steamships. In modern times it is an important route for Alaska Marine Highway ferries as well as cruise ships. Southeast Alaska has a land area of 35,138 miles (56,549 km)(sq), comprising six entire boroughs and three census areas, in addition to the portion of the Yakutat Borough lying east of 141 West longitude. Although it has only 6.14 percent of Alaska's land area, it is larger than the state of Maine, and almost as large as the state of Indiana. The Southeast Alaskan coast is roughly as long as the west coast of Canada. The 2000 census population of Southeast was 72,954 inhabitants, about 42 percent of whom were concentrated in the city of Juneau.
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February 13th, 2013
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Comments (15)
Robert VanDerWal
Perfectly Alaska! Spent two winters there with the US Army Artic Test Center at Ft. Greely while in the service.
Lexa Harpell
My heart aches to visit this magnificent state of yours.....a gorgeous dramatic strong capture and the water looks eerily inviting...
Robert Bales replied:
It sure is a great place to visit and I sure hope you get to go sometime. Thanks for the comments!!
Thomas Woolworth
Photography is all about capturing moments in time. Congrats on capturing this Stunning moment!!
Ellen Levinson
Robert - truly a magnificent capture - love the reflections and the pristine beauty of this scene. You must have had a great time there. fav/v/g+
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Ellen for the great comment. It makes a little difference when you are on your own boat and go where you want to,
Kym Backland
Robert, I love your photos from Alaska.. Nice new artwork you posted! Love the clouds and the aqua green water, and reflections! Great work as always! Fav'd
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Kym for the very nice review and I am very happy that you enjoyed the photos.