Contributions of the group Yukon Territory Canada and Alaska USA

Inside Passage Reflection (H.A.N.W.E.)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Fri, 17 May 2024 21:01:32 +0000

Taken during the long sunset as we sailed the Inside Passage from Alaska to British Columbia.

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1898 Map of Alaska Showing Panhandle Area

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Fri, 08 May 2020 14:54:28 +0000

Robert Swanson has posted:

Scan of a map printed in 1898. Note the areas marked with red, they are the gold fields of the 1898 rush.

This map shows Sitka as the capital; it was later moved to Juneau.

I have had the pleasure of cruising these passages on the Alaska State Ferry (and a few cruise ships, too).

Just some of the maps I have online (for Sunday Challenge too!)

PiP for another detail of the Inside Passage area.

Lupins, Denali National Park, Alaska (H.A.N.W.E.)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:12:00 +0000

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This was actually a "lens test" I did while wandering around our campground at Denali National Park, Alaska.

I was testing the macro capability of the Sigma lens I was using on the Nikon D700 camera. In this case, I closed down to F16, and got more good flower detail. But even with some detail, there is a bit of nice bokeh here.

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Paddle Wheel

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:51:42 +0000

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Paddle wheel on the steamboat Nenana, at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks, Alaska. Now she is preserved and sitting on dry land.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nenana_(steamer)

Bench (HBM)

nobody@ipernity.com (Robert Swanson) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:34:32 +0000

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Taken in Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska.

Image cropped to square and processed with GIMP.

Caribou Crossing (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 02:43:24 +0000

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Caribou Crossing Trading Post
Yukon, Canada

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Woolly Mammouth (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:11:52 +0000

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Museum of Yukon Natural History
Caribou Crossing Trading Post

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Carcross (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 15:21:44 +0000

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In the Yukon - Carcross

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Bove Island

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 15:21:40 +0000

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In the Yukon - Bove Island

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Yukon vista

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 15:21:35 +0000

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In the Yukon

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In the Yukon

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:10:05 +0000

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In the Yukon

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Wispy cloud

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:09:55 +0000

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On the White Pass and Yukon Route

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Spring in the Yukon

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 02:09:44 +0000

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On the White Pass and Yukon Route

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The Old Steel Bridge (in use 1909-1969) (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:28:48 +0000

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On the White Pass and Yukon Route

"Built in 1898 as a way to expedite travel during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad is a three-foot-wide narrow gauge railroad that climbs from sea level to almost 3,000 feet in the first 20 miles. An engineering marvel, it features two tunnels and travels over sky-high trestles and bridges. Considered an impossible feat, the railway was completed in 26 months by blasting through the mountains with 450 tons of explosives. The 110-mile railroad was officially completed when a final golden spike was hammered into place on July 29, 1900, in Carcross, Yukon. Fully restored, the comfortable passenger coaches feature large picture windows and are pulled by diesel locomotives"

www.princess.com/ports-excursions/skagway-alaska-excursions/white-pass-scenic-railway

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View from the train

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:28:44 +0000

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Around the bend

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:28:38 +0000

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Which way to go? (Explored)

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:22:17 +0000

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Glacier Bay, Alaska - Tufted puffins

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Large whale, larger bay

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:22:15 +0000

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Glacier Bay, Alaska - Humpback whale

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Spring in Alaska

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:22:11 +0000

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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Growing on a mountain ledge

nobody@ipernity.com (Esther) — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:22:05 +0000

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Glacier Bay, Alaska

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