North to the Future
I took this photo in Alaska just last week (March 2008) at Girdwood Airport, a small dirt strip (snowcovered that day) about 40 miles south of Anchorage. I’d been flying the day before as a passenger on three incredible helicopter flights but did not have my camera aboard. (Don’t ask.) The next day, I had my camera handy and snapped this photo on my way into Alpine Air’s office at the airport. The clouds were caught up in the snow-covered mountains all around the airport, the sky was an amazing blue beyond it, and the bright red and yellow of the airplane really called out to me.
Oddly enough, although I live and work in Arizona and have numerous photos from my own state, this one seemed my best image to submit to the U.S. Honors competition. I believe it does illustrate Alaska’s motto, “North to the Future,” better than any of my photos of Arizona illustrates its motto (“God Enriches”).
I think this photo will appeal to any pilot who dreams about flying in the bush and exploring far away locations.
Photo Details:
Camera: Nikon D80
Shutter Speed: 1/125
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 45mm
ISO: 100
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Ranald, about 1 month ago
Oh so tempting to say, a la “Naked Gun”, nice beaver. But it is, a wonderful capture of a superb workhorse. The colour and setting work so well. You lucky, lucky lady. Deeply envious.
Jeffrey S. Rease, about 1 month ago
Beautiful and very striking color and well composed!
Kenny Gulley Jr., about 1 month ago
great entry
cvdad, about 1 month ago
Beautiful image, love the way it is composed – it looks like the plane is ready to soar right down that valley!
Maria Langer, about 1 month ago
Thanks everyone. This was one of those scenes you stumble upon and it absolutely screams to be photographed. I have three versions of it at various focal lengths, but I think this one (the closeup) is the best.
Trace Lowe, about 1 month ago
!his is just fantastic! Perfect image and a great addition to the U.S. Honors competition.
wanda lechene, about 1 month ago
beautiful capture i love it
Maureen Bloesch, 24 days ago
great shot!...still brrrrrrrrrrr