Sunset at the Chilkat River, Alaska
November, years ago, near sunset at the Chilkat River, where around 3000 bald eagles congregate to feast on a late salmon run. It was a slow year when I went; there were only about 600 eagles.
The sun came up at 10am and went down around 2:30, and did a little arc in the southern sky when we could see it at all.
It was a great trip and I’d love to go back now that I have more skill and better gear.
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louise
Love the tangential light…
Such a magnificent place to be John!
Well done!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Louise. It was a great trip.
Tiamaria
Magical!!!
John Wright replied
Thank you. I feel fortunate to have seen and captured a small part of it.
Darren Henry
Oh WOW John! This is really great!
Great feeling of distance and space… Love the colours!
John Wright
Thank you very much Darren.
Micki Ferguson
those clouds are awesome!!
John Wright
Thank you Micki. It was one of those times I was happy to turn around and look behind me!
Mar Silva
Stunning. So beautiful.
John Wright replied
Thank you Mar. I almost didn’t return home, it was so beautiful there.
aphoto4you
oh wow this is FANTASTIC…..i like it a lots….maybe u wanna consider submiting it to US NATIONAL PARKS group ...would love to have it…FANTASTIC view and great photo
John Wright replied
Thank you, unfortunately it wasn’t at a National Park.
Mar Silva
The landscape is like a dreamscape.
NewDawnPhoto
Outstanding John. The colors, the depth, the whole scene.
John Wright
Thank you.
Leslie Battjes
I’m so jealous! I have always wanted to see Alaska…this is a great shot, John…do you have some of the eagles?
John Wright
Thanks Leslie, I do but my gear and film was so crappy then, I don’t consider them good enough by my current standards. I’d love to go back and do it again.
Angela Churchill
I don’t remember seeing this one before John. It’s breathtaking
John Wright
Thank you Angela.
Antanas
amazing view
John Wright replied
I think every direction in the Chilkat area had an amazing view. I’d love to go back sometime.
kcranmer
What a view, absolutely gorgeous!
John Wright replied
Thank you Kellie. I’ve been thinking about going back there more and more. I almost didn’t come home the first time!
Alistair Wilson
wow, really love the clouds will have to travel to the US one day
John Wright
Alistair, I think Alaska may well be the most beautiful place in North America. Thanks for your comment.
jerry alcantara
this is amazing shot..the different layers of colors makes it so special
John Wright
Thank you very much Jerry.
Rich Gale
super image John, I love the layer of cloud, well done. Rich.
John Wright
thank you Rich!
Jacob West
beautiful
John Wright
Thank you Jacob.
Cain Doherty
beautiful tones – almost mystical
John Wright replied
Thank you Cain.
Mindy McGregor
Fantastic work, I hope one day to visit Alaska, looks like a beautiful place!
John Wright replied
Thank you Mindy. It is a worthwhile trip, and I hope to go again. Too be honest, Alaska puts most of the rest of the states to shame. I almost stayed… only family pulled me back to the lower 48.
mikequigley
beautiful capture mq
John Wright replied
thank you Mike.
Chuck Wickham
RIGHT PLACE…....RIGHT TIME!
John Wright replied
Thank you Chuck.
Krys Bailey
Absolutely heavenly! ;o)
John Wright replied
Thank you Krys.
Tara Sheffer-A...
This is absolutely beautiful!!!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Tara.
Daniel J. McCa...
What a stunning capture! Simply Gorgeous!!!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Daniel.
jdmphotography
A wonderful image here a really stunning view and so well captured ! .............
John Wright replied
Thank you very much, sorry I was slow and missed this earlier.
mazzfarrell
Very nice
John Wright replied
Thank you.
linifer
superb work john!.. truely amazing…
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Linifer.
Jamie Lee
Incredible..how I long to visit Alaska!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Jamie. It is very much worth a visit. I saw a tiny fraction of it but almost didn’t return home! It is just amazing.
Nikki Mulkern
Wow! This is gorgeous, love soft purple colour at the top of the mountains, wonderful composition, it is a stunning shot and place!!!!
John Wright replied
Thank you Nikki. If you ever get a chance, go, it is magical.
coffeetea
nature’s wonder… well captured! John. susan
John Wright replied
Thank you Susan.
mekea
A beautiful capture!!!
John Wright replied
Thank you, glad you like it. ;-)
DawsonImages
Great light and atmosphere
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Mike.
MountainHawk
Wow! Great capture. Love the clouds across the mountain. Looks like you caught a few Eagles in the pic too!
John Wright replied
Yes, those tiny dots are eagles, hehe. Thank you MountainHawk.
Curtiss Simpson
Beautiful cloud formations love this one !!!
John Wright replied
Thank you very much Curtiss.
Tara Sheffer-A...
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
John Wright replied 19 days ago
Thank you Tara, sorry I’m late to reply.
Alexandre Des... 19 days ago
Really inspiring mood . good work !!
John Wright replied 19 days ago
Thank you Alexandre.