Denali - The Great One
This is Denali, also known as Mt. McKinley, taken by my mate-for-life, Howard Marsh, in 2003. Denali is within Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, some six million acres of wild land with one ribbon of road. Most visitors travel by old, old hard-seat school buses, or ride bicycles or hike. That road is closed to vehicles in order to prevent the effects of too much carbon monoxide, too many people, too much risk to the wildlife. Even air traffic is moderately restricted, although some say not enough restrictions are in place to preserve the peace and quiet.
Once a year in the fall, the road opens to a select number of lottery winners. I had done some technical editing and layout work for Denali National Park that year, and was given a vehicle pass. A rare gift.
Denali is considered the crowning jewel of the park as North America’s highest peak – an awe-inspiring, 20,320 foot wonder.
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As-Is, untouched scan of film. 
Photo by Howard Marsh
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Steve Buffington
YIKES!!! AMAZING!!!
Jan Timmons replied
Refreshing response, Steve. Thanks for the grins.
George Swann
Glorious Image Jan….it looks so beautiful!!
Jan Timmons replied
It is beautiful, George, from any angle. Particularly remarkable, I think, since it rises from about sea level straight up into the clouds.
Karen Betts
this is breath taking love the hints of brown earth we see and the road through the valley, aand then the mountain with the clouds, what a thing to see and well done making the snow look like snow. : )
JacquiK
Wow. Fantastic.
Yool
Beautyful!!!!!!!
Christopher E...
amazing shot jan!! love the comp on this, and that lighting is perfect!
MKCn
It is beautiful place. It must be safe for future generation.
Joanne Bradley
Magnificent! I can only hope that I get to see it one day even from afar…
Sharon Mau
It is a magnificent view of Denali on a rare bright and sunny day!!
Eivor Kuchta
What an impressive view, Jan! How high up can you drive? It looks really windy and cold up there. I spent yesterday skiing, and we had quite a breezy day at Loveland.
lefty1
excellent lighting and exposure, captures the white snow well
TimHatcher
WOW Nice One!
Xandru
STUNNING !! The image conveys a feeling of awe.
Paul Scarsella
gorgeous capture!!!
Richard Stanley
Wow – thanks Howard – what a shot!!
melant1017
WOW! This is so beautiful, so crisp and clean :-)
~A
Harry Oldmeadow
A photo commensurate with its majestic subject!
Scott d'Almeida
awesome;
shallay
Beautiful work, even if your man-for-life took it! Awaiting more Denali photos from your own hand – especially with that pass.
Jan Timmons replied
I had not begun to explore the visual aspect in 2003. No photos from me.
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your feature in As Is
Sharon Mau
Aloha Jan!! Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams
Jan Timmons replied
I will tell my mate-for-life, Sharon! Thank you. Might encourage him to let me post more of his work, and put that new D300 to use!
John Vandeven
Gorgeous.
A really nice shot Jan.
Congrats on the feature.
dinghysailor1
astounding capture of a most beautiful unspoilt place!! what a privilege to be there that day.. love the wispy mist too…
:))
Cheryl Lunde
Breathtaking!
kalaryder
Sensational, breathtaking, beautiful, instant fav
Rachel Stickney
WOW! This is breathtaking! Love it! Straight to faves!
Dohmnuill
What a mountain!
Jonicool
Gorgeous!
John44
Oh my oh my
Thia is what we call a mountain !
It is fantastic..
Greetings from Holland
John
David Clark
amazing
- I can see why you you scanned this and brought it into the digital age -daveJamieGreen
Fantastic Light.It really showcases the ridges.Lovely work Jan!
Alexanderargyll
great capture…...............
Svetlana Sewell
Fantastic!
Erhan OZBIYIK
This again, beautiful shot !!!
As a climber, I love mountains Jan… They are my love.. Cant be without them even a month..
HelmD
SPECTACULAR. This is the word that comes to mind!!! An image this clean and clear of this peak is realistically almost impossible to obtain! What a perfect example of how grand it really is!!!
solarrain
YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....................
Jan Fijolek
Magnificent mountain, great capture, fantastic Jan!!
lanebrain phot...
Fantastic shot here!! I love the light on the mountain!!
Steve Sharp
Ah, this is Denali – I thought the previous one was, I can clearly see that it wasn’t now! What I’d give to stand on top of this and watch the midnight sun!
mikebov
stunning mountain scenery
outsider
One word Jan – WOW.
AnnieSnel
Beautiful clear and crisp view Jan!
wildlife-appeal
wonderful vista Jan
micmac
Superb and amazing scenery,great shot!
Charlie08
How wonderful for you!! I would love a gift like that..lol
Well Denali has been on the top of my list of ‘must see’ for a few years now, I am determined.. I will get there!
Brendan Schoon
Wonderful shot, very well done.
Brendan
Rick Todaro
Wonderful Image ! God has so Blessed your land ..with such powerful awesome raw beauty kudo’s
Richard Veal
Beautifully captured Jan.
Dave & Trena P...
beautifully captured!!
rosiczka
Amazing shot)))
raindancerwoman
Awe inspiring :)
ralph arce
always wanted to climb denali. very awesome, great work! :)
Bev Woodman
This is an incredible shot of Mt McKinley. I have travelled to your part of the world five times and have loved every visit, would go back tomorrow if money permitted. We only got to view Mt McKinley by flying up from Talkeetna to the 7000 foot mark – a trip I will remember forever!!
Patty Boyte
Cudos to Howard!! ; )
Brian Carey
Great shot Jan the lighting and clouds gives this image drama!
Ken McElroy
This is majestic – inspires reverence in the most secular of us. Thanks for sharing with us. Awesome.
Mark Bolton
Absolutely wonderful, one of the places I hope to visit and photograph one day
arvyart
Wow!!! Fantastic shot of the mountain that is not done by me. Awesome shot! :)
IngridSonja
Super, Howard!
M. Wiessman Ph...
stunning composition!!! please consider to join the northern landscape group and to add your beautiful northern landscapes in the pool. thank you !
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Rick & Deb Larson
WOW Jan … this is (what can I say … Denali in full view on a beautiful pristine day, just leaves you speechless … this is one of those moments!!). So glad that you scanned Howard’s image to share with us here on RB. Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
Lois Bryan
Oh JAN!!!!!! this is … EXQUISITE ... simply … breathtaking!!!!!!!!! You and Howard make a formidable team!!!!! WOWZER!!!
Gloria Abbey
Magnificent! Lovely details in this photo. Howard has done a wonderful job.
Lyn Evans
What a wonderful winter image
Crispin Gardn...
Beautiful Jan, must have been special to have been allowed inside the park.
rodeorose
WOW!!!! Worth getting that pass Jan to see this, and to be able to capture its immense beauty!
demigod 21 days ago
Something hard to conquer.