STOCK ~ Fall Surrounds Matanuska Glacier ~ Chugach Mountains
FEATURED IN SONY SHOOTERS ON 10-31-2009.
FEATURED IN ALASKA ~ BEYOND YOUR DREAMS ON 10-03-2009.
© Deb Larson SONY A900; f/9; 1/200 sec.; ISO-200; 150 mm; Sony 4 – 5.6 70-400 SSM Lens.
Taken on 9-14-2009 from the paved lookout at mile 101.7 of the Glenn Highway. Matanuska Glacier is a valley glacier and is located in the heart of the Chugach Mountains. It is 27 miles long by 4 miles wide and is the largest glacier in the United States that is accessible by car. Some 18,000 years ago, the glacier stretched all the way to the Palmer area. The meltwater drains into a stream which is the source of the Matanuska River. This is an active glacier that expands around a foot a day. An unusual feature of the glacier is the presence of a weather hole (an area/location that receives calmer weather than the surrounding area … thunderstorms often miss, or near which approaching storms often dissipate) making the weather unusually clear and sunny.
Information gathered from the The Milepost – Alaska 1995 edition and Wikipedia via the internet on 10-02-2009.
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lorilee
Wow – - – a spectacular view!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Lori … THANKS SO VERY MUCH my friend … really appreciate your kindness!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Marita Sutherlin
OOOHHHH WOOOOWWWW!!!!!
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Rick & Deb Larson replied
Oh your very kind comment Works for me!! THANK YOU!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Lori Peters
Stunning capture, Rick and Deb. xo
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Lori THANKS SO VERY MUCH my friend!! (This is one of the many shots that I took while Rick and I went on our spontaneous road trip to Haines, AK). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
janice( jinne...
Nicccceeeeeeeeeee-one!
Awesome capture of a beautiful place!
-jinneyxx
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH Jinney, much appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Mark Robson
Wow awsome vista !!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
*THANKS SO VERY MUCH Viking60, much appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Sharon Mau
Oh God, I have been here and it is so wonderful to see this magnificent glacier in it’s autumn glory. It is a golden beauty Deb, fabulous work. I love it!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Sharon THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH my friend for your kindness … it’s greatly appreciated!! The fall colors this year were the best they’ve been in some years … we were absolutely amazed by the color that we found while on our ‘spontaneous’ road trip. (Do you remember what time/season of the year it was when you visited this glacier?). Thanks again my friend Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
x- pose Klaus ...
Wonderful capture!!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
WOW … THANKS SO VERY MUCH for your visit and kindness, it is truly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
brimellor1
Stunning shot!! Glorious autumnal colours and light!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Brian *THANKS SO MUCH for the visit and your kindness, it is greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Paul Gitto
superb!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Paul THANKS SO VERY MUCH … your kindness is greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
lallymac
Fantastic shot – I love autumn :)
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH lallymac for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment, it is truly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Martin Smart
Beautiful image Deb, I really like the contrast between the warm fall colours in the foreground and chilled feel of the glacier and mountains in the background!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH Martin for your very kind words, they are greatly appreciated!! We were in awe of the beauty that surrounded this area when we arrived at the glacier overlook, to us this indeed was a stunning year for the fall foliage. Thanks again and Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Sharon Mau
Aloha Deb, ‘ai, mahalo nui loa for your kind response my sweet friend.
My images are in the Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams gallery archives.
The date I was there was 20 August 2006, and it was cold and raining. It is amazing to know I took these images at almost midnight.
It was an extraordinary experience to see the magnificent Matanuska Glacier.
Here is one of my photographs of the terminus, which, as you know, is almost 4 miles wide, a scale which is fascinating to realise when viewing this image I took from higher ground gazing down onto the terminus before walking down and onto the glacier. My son David is actually in this photograph, but no one can see him, he appears so small, and he is 6’ 3”.
:)))
I have always wanted to return and photograph it in bright sunlight. It is why I am delighted to see your beautiful image.
Rick & Deb Larson replied
WOW Sharon, that is a really awesome image of the terminus … so you went down into the park and walked the area … that is so cool … we’ve been here since January of 1978 and I hate to admit that we have not gone down into the park area < frowning big time. > The size of these glaciers are truly amazing and such a wonder to behold!! I will have to pop over and view your capture full size … no matter the weather, you captured a beautiful image, ♥ the low lying wisps of clouds. Take Care Dear friend ~ Deb ~ ☺
Sharon Mau
Aloha Deb, thank you so much :) It was a sensational experience I will always remember, truly a highlight of my life.
Here I was going to publish more beach shots today, and now I am on a quest to publish more images of the Matanuska. I wish you a bright and shiny day dearest Deb :)))
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Everyone needs to experience Alaska at least once in their lives … we are so glad that you have so many wonderful memories from your time here … and that you had the opportunity to capture so much of Alaska’s Beauty … some people just take pictures … but you capture the true essence that is before you. Thanks again dear friend … your kindness, support and friendship means A LOT!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Sharon Mau
Your beautiful image is featured in our Alaska group today, congratulations!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
OMG!! WOW … never imagined or expected this … wow!! talk about doing the happy dance … I am dancin’ a jig, lol THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH Sharon for this AWESOME feature … I am so very honored!! Take Care Dear Friend ~ Deb ~ ☺ Happy Dance…happy dance
Barbara Burkhardt
This has sent shivers all over me
—YOU WENT THERE > THANK YOU SOOO MUCH DEB for following up & making the trip back for us. Now we have seen it in 3 seasons Hugs B)Rick & Deb Larson replied
Oh Barb … it was an awesome sight to behold … the fall colors, let’s just say that we couldn’t have asked for anything more (and somebody had to do the drive for ya’s (and capture the fall beauty) since you two flew out, lol). THANKS for having the Shivers and THANKS SO MUCH for your continued support and kindness … so greatly appreciated dear friend!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Vickie Emms
Wowzers you two are chocking up the features left and right,,,,,,,,,,,many congratulations Rick and Deb….....I have a similar scene, but haven’t uploaded the June version yet…......
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO MUCH Vickie for your wonderful comment and congrats on my feature, greatly appreciated dear friend!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Barbara Burkhardt
I was just so excited I forgot to congratulate you on your well deserved FEATURE WTG Deb
Rick & Deb Larson replied
LOL Barb that is quite alright … but I’ll send you a huge hug of thanks for coming back … THANKS my friend!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
P.S. my first unit of classes arrived and I was going to start on them when I noticed your comment about a feature (this one) so I had to check it all out … so thanks too for distracting me from my studies, lol, which I will get started on once I catch up here. Hugs from up above to down under.
Rene Hales
Beautiful. Makes me want to go back to Alaska.—Rene
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Rene THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by, your kindness is greatly appreciated!! Has it been awhile since you were in Alaska?
Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Jan Timmons
Well, this is certainly outstanding! What colors, and then you toss in a glacier and some mountains for fun. Is Matanuska really expanding? I thought if was retreating. Learn something new….Oh, and congrats on your feature! And congratulations on Bear Hibernation Day!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH my friend, truly appreciated!! It is an active glacier which means it does both, it advances from the amount of snowfall but also recedes as it melts at the terminus (thing is it is probably receding more than it is advancing). Thanks again for your kind words and your words of congrats. Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Vickie Emms
I am so excited Deb, I want you to watch for my latest photo about to be uploaded :-)))
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Just checked it out Vickie … and many thanks dear friend for the dedication … we are honored!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Dyle Warren
Aw, now I recognize it! I hadn’t read our “Milepost” when we passed this beautiful spot. Thank you for your write-up…this is gorgeous!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Dyle THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH for your kindness, it is truly appreciated my friend!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Pam Moore
Rick & Deb – your photography is Outstanding. Thru your eyes I can see the beauty of Alaska. Thank you so much for sharing this Awesome photo. :-))
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH Pam, we are truly humbled by your kindness!! (Your glittering stars really make a cool affect over the glacier and fall foliage … thank you). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Beve Brown-Clark
Fabulous vista…so breathtaking of a view…I am in awe!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH Beve, truly appreciated!! It really is a beautiful area and easily accessible … don’t know why we don’t go there more often. I would love to go back and get a winter shot, I’ll have to see what Rick says. Thanks again my friend and Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
kathy s gillen...
oustanding image, love all the textures in this image
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH Kathy, your kindness is greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
BigD
Beautiful view
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS AGAIN BigD, really appreciate your stopping by!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Anne-Marie Bok...
Wow Deb WHAT A VIEW! Congrats with the feauture!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH Anne-Marie, for your kind words of congrats on my feature … truly appreciate your kindness!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
whalegeek
Congrats on your well deserved Feature for this stunning image. It is magnificent. Sigh…now here’s another place to put on my bucket list. :-))
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH my friend, truly appreciated!! LOL … is your bucket list as long as ours? Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
RajeevKashyap
Awesome capture!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and for your kind comment, it is truly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Janie Oliver
absolutely gorgeous.
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Janie THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and your very kind comment, it is truly appreciated!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks and just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
fezoj64
Beautiful autumn colours. ..Jozef
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Jozef THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and for your very kind comment, it is truly appreciated!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks and just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
ViktoryiaN
Fantastic landscape! Love theontrast of white snow and colorful leaves.. Outstanding capture!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS AGAIN ViktoryiaN, much appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Sean Jansen
Very beautiful capture Deb…..outstanding fall colors on this one. Simply gorgeous !!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Sean THANKS SO VERY MUCH, truly appreciate your kindness!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks – we went down to Spokane, WA – just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Kasia-D
Amazing view of this natural wonder! I love the different layers of contrasting colours, softness and hardness too.
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Kasia-D THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and for your kindness, it is truly appreciated!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks and just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Tim Sanders
Beautiful Image Rick & Deb, A truly amazing Capture…. well done….
Tim
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Tim THANKS SO VERY MUCH, your kindness is truly appreciated!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks and just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Randall Scholten
Mind boggling beauty!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and for your kindness, much appreciated!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks and just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
David Friederich
Completely stunning and captivating image. I’d love to be there in person.
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi David THANKS SO VERY MUCH for your kindness, greatly appreciated!! (Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, we were out of state at the time). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH Scott, for your continued kindness, much appreciated!! (Sorry for the lateness in getting back to you, we have been out of state for two weeks and just returned home last night). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Scott d'Almeida
cheers,
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY MUCH Scott, much appreciated friend!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Sandy Stewart
Lovely scenic view where the warm autumn shaded forest meets the contrasting cold Matanuska Glacier and mountain range! : )
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH Sandy, your kindness is truly appreciated!! This years autumn was the prettiest we have seen in a long time. Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Barbara Brown
Awesome shot!!! Beautifully captured!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Barbara THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH, your kindness is truly appreciated!!!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Gail Bridger
Breathtaking too, you have been in a lot of gorgeous places!! Another fave…:)x
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANK YOU!! It had been quite some time (years) since we had taken the time to drive out to the glacier … going on the road trip to Haines gave us the opportunity to see the glacier in it’s autumn setting. Thanks again Gail and Take Care dear friend. ~ Deb ~ ☺
Beve Brown-Clark
Congrats on your Sony Shooters feature!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH Beve, your kindness is truly appreciated my friend!! (How are the little chickadees doing … do they miss us??). Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Jens Helmstedt
Wonderful! Great capture!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Jens THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment, greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Lois Bryan
OH MY HEAVENS!!!!!!!! Deb this is absolutely outstanding!!!!! I’m beyond impressed … always am with your photography … but this is incredible!!!!! I’m in AWE of this amazing lighting!!!!! The subject matter is like something from a dream!!!! And to think WE PAY TAXES to Matanuska said Lois, puffing up her chest proudly LOLOL!!!!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH Dear Friend for your kind words, they are truly appreciated!! LOL to the borough that holds the same name as this glacier … and the river valley that the meltwater flows in to, is the same river valley that is at the back of your property. So, when are you going to check all this out?? Thanks again my friend … Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Heloisa Castro
excellent
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Heloisa THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment, greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Munggo
Gorgeous shot.
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Munggo, THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment, greatly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Iain Phillips
Goodness me, you’re so blessed to have magnificent scenery like thise on your doorstep, and equally blessed with photographic talent! Wonderful!
Rick & Deb Larson replied
Hi Lain THANKS SO VERY MUCH for stopping by and leaving such a kind comment, I really appreciate your kindness and the high praise!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Marie Sharp 21 days ago
I have not been receiving images through my activity feed??? Anyway, this is so magnificent, Deb!!
Rick & Deb Larson replied 21 days ago
Hi Marie THANKS SO VERY VERY MUCH my friend, your kindness is truly appreciated!! Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Lynda McDonald 10 days ago
breathtaking image, wonderful writeup too ! congrats on your features
Rick & Deb Larson replied about 2 hours ago
Hi Lynda THANKS SO MUCH for your kindness, truly appreciated dear friend!! Sorry for the delay in getting my thanks off to you, but we have been out of state (our daughter just got married in Yreka, CA … her and her husband live in Anchorage, his parents, siblings etc., live down there so the kids decided to plan a wedding from up here for down there) and didn’t have many opportunities to get on the internet (were too busy with the wedding and sight seeing). Thanks again and Take Care ~ Deb ~ ☺
Pam Mullins less than a minute ago
Wow, a beautiful rugged view..