September 7, 2011

Grand Scenics of Alaska - Water and Rocks

For residents, the Alaskan waterways are essential for transportation and the fishing industry. For tourists, these waterways contrast with rugged mountains, creating breathtaking scenes around every bend. Here are a few of my favorites.




looking across Resurrection Bay from Fox Island,
toward Caines Head State Recreation Area 


Three Hole Point, Aialik Bay 





Bear Glacier Point, Harding Gateway





looking across Kachemak Bay from Homer, 
as the morning sun lights up Kenai Fjords National Park mountains

P.S. And Happy 85th Birthday to my Mom!

11 comments:

  1. It is hard to explain how BIG everything is to someone who's never been there! Breathtaking is a good word! Gorgeous photos, my friend! ♥

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  2. I think that is some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen. Breathtaking!
    And Happy Birthday to your Mom!
    Hugs
    Kim

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  3. Three Hole Point did about take my breath away. The sheer beauty of it all!! Goosebumps.

    Happy Birthday to Mom!!

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  4. Thanks for providing the boat as a means of perspective because those hills are some high. It's so grand and beautiful.

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  5. Oh and a Very Happy Birthday to your mom! Eighty-five is to be celebrated!!

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  6. Hi Donna, Happy Birthday to your Mom... Neat!!!!!

    LOVE LOVE LOVE those pictures. What a gorgeous place... Three Hole Point is awesome...

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  7. Gorgeous and huge! Happy belated birthday to your mom, too!

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  8. Gorgeous Donna! It looks SO Cold there!
    Can't wait for more photos!
    hughugs

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  9. Happy, happy 85th birthday to your mom!
    These pictures are stunning. What a beautiful country we live in. They take my breath away!!

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  10. Wonderful photos Donna...as usual!

    and a Happy Birthday to your Mum

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  11. Sorry to hear of your friends loss unexpected is all ways hard. Happy Birthday to your Mom. Love the Three Hole Point shot!

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