Thursday, September 18, 2008

Alaska Sky Watch...


Today's sky watch Friday photograph comes from Seward, Alaska. My son Shane took this while we were on vacation, July 2007. And like the last few days I really have nothing, I am just blank. I guess I need time to get new photographs and regenerate my batteries.

This was during an early morning walk, for July it was pretty chilly but always beautiful, one of these years we will get back for another vacation and to see parts we missed this time.

This will be my last sky watch Friday post for a few weeks, my Internet access will be sporadic. When I have it I will post and it will be something new. I also have some scheduled post set up for the next couple of weeks. So keep checking back, there will be post's just not on a regular basis.

73 comments:

Woody said...

This is a really cool photo. I like it alot.

Enjoy your trip out west!

kjpweb said...

Cool image! Well - aside from having limited internet - have fun!
Cheers, Klaus

Photo Cache said...

beautiful image. the b/w treatment is just perfect for this. see you when you get back to the full swing of things around here.

Dewdrop said...

I need to do the same... get out and shoot something new... freshen my stock. It's regenerative to do that.

I love this shot Shane took, love that it's b & w. That adds such drama to the boat yard. The reflection, the symmetry... the mountains, the clouds... this shot has it all!

Anonymous said...

wow fabulous photo. Your son did a great job.

Ivar Østtun said...

Wonderful. Tell your son that he did a great job shooting this :-)

 gmirage said...

Even on BW the image is beautiful! I bet colored is too! Happy Skywatching!

Visiting from ViennaDaily.

Anonymous said...

This is great. It would be great to be able to visit Alaska. So much beauty up there...

Jo's-D-Eyes said...

Hey Brad!
I hope that this will be the BEST (last( swf for you ever, man I will miss you, I like your photography, sorry to hera that you stop... :) Happy SWF

This week I show you my AMSTERDAM-ARENA skywatch, about an impressive cicle of buildings+sky.

Interested? feel welcome and visit:
JoAnn's D Eyes
www.joannwalraven.blogspot.com

EG CameraGirl said...

This is gorgeous in B&W! Happy Sky Watch!

SaraG said...

Awesome photo. I want to go to Alaska one day!!

Take care

Anonymous said...

i really like this!

composition. b/w process, contrast.

beautiful!

Rose said...

I really like this shot...

Ann said...

Beautiful, great composition and dof. perfect

Anonymous said...

Great shot. Beautiful B&W taken.
Come back soon!

Arija said...

A beautiful, dramatic black and white, well done to your son.
Hope whatever you are doing is going to be fun.

Carletta said...

This is a gorgeous image - kudos to your son. I like it in B&W a lot. The reflection in the water is wonderful.
Have a safe trip.

Rune Eide said...

Peaceful and quiet - perfect for B &W.

Michele said...

Oh wow... the perspective is amazing! This being done is B&W is stunning!
Beautiful photo... your son, Shane, did a superb job!!
Take care and for sure I'll be checking in periodically!
~Michele J~
Mountain Retreat

Pearl Maple said...

Beautiful photo for sky watch friday, lots of interesting angles and things from this view of the horizon. Thanks for sharing with all of us who would like to see that part of the world one day.

Anonymous said...

You have another photographer in your hands! My 6 yrs old loves taking photos too:D Love the black and white here~ Drop by in my SKY ENTRY if you haven't yet! Happy SWF!~

Louise said...

This is fantastic! Don't know what it would look like it color, but can't imagine anything better than this. The water lights up the whole thing, drawing attention to the sky. And I must comment that your son did an excellent job of framing this.

Leedra said...

This is beautiful. Enjoy where ever you are going to be.

bowledover said...

Hi Brad, your son is a chip off the block when it comes to photography then. Lovely shot of the sky reflection and a nice effect on the water nearly an oiled look.

Tom said...

What a stunning shot this is... the reflections are stunning.

Anonymous said...

Lovely reflections - and I like the little touch of colour on the right...

Guy D said...

Stunning photo!!!!! Thanks for sharing

Cheers

http://reginainpictures.blogspot.com/

vincibene said...

Wonderful photo! I like the reflections in the glassy water.

LG
Chris

Jules said...

Wonderful photo - the B&W makes it so interesting. Love reflections!!!!

Petunia said...

I like this B&W shot a lot!!!

Reader Wil said...

Hi Bradley! The photo gives a good idea what Alaska looks like. It's a pity that you can't have internet as much as you want it.
Thanks for your visit band comment.

Unknown said...

Wonderful shot and a lovely composition!

Laura ~Peach~ said...

excellent photo! looks like a great place to walk

Mary said...

Wow -- fantastic shot! Happy SWF. :)

Anonymous said...

Your shot is amazingly clear. And crisp. And inviting. What a beautiful time you must have had. Go find your memories!!

Angie said...

This photo is absolute proof of how good B&W photography can be.

Dar's Foto Faze said...

Wonderful shot. Love the b&w.

Mary said...

Great picture. Every bit as interesting as if it was in color.

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT!

Anonymous said...

this is wonderful, bradley! thanks for dropping by my site, too! Happy weekend!

Larry D said...

Wow your son did an excellent job on the shot, happy SWF!

Anonymous said...

No need to apologize for posting that photo. It's excellent! Your son is a great photographer.

Alan Pulley said...

Bradley,

Wonderful photo! Your son is very talented.

Anonymous said...

beautiful composition! happy weekend

Anonymous said...

Thank you everybody for your great comments I really enjoyed visiting alaska and i actually only took that picutre because i got tired waiting aroun for my boat. If you want to by any photos let me know I LIKE MONEY!!!!!! lol

shane

Scotty Graham said...

Great shot, Bradley...your son did well. Forgot to tell you that my sister lives in Mechanicsburg...I will have to tell her about you...

Cheers,

Scotty

nina at Nature Remains. said...

It's nice that there are places where internet cannot reach--I've just returned from one!

Fish Whisperer said...

Great B/W photo. Really nice tones and reflections.
Cheers

SandyCarlson said...

Your son did a great job. Thanks for sharing this. See you when you're back!

The Birdlady said...

This is a very dramatic, lovely photograph.

dianasfaria.com said...

awesome photo, I guess photography gene runs in your family!

Enigma said...

You can't beat great monochrome photography. And this is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!!! I LOVE IT!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Brad: Your son made a nice capture of the docks and sky.

Anonymous said...

I love that it's B&W as well as the reflection of the sky on the water.

Hope you'll be back soon!

Carver said...

That's a beautiful shot. I like the sky reflected and the boats are so beautiful to the sides too.

Scotty Graham said...

no, my sister is useless with a camera...don't tell her I said that...but it IS a small world, heh?

Scotty

Brad Myers said...

I want to thank everyone again this week for the great comments. I can tell you my son really enjoys this. He is doing a good job and in a couple of years he can teach me. Be sure and check out the other sky watch photos once again this week there is some beautiful shots.

Anonymous said...

The clouds look like they are making a canopy for the boats.

Raven said...

Lovely black and white sky watch. I enjoyed scrolling down the page and seeing the deer and the dramatic fire fighting photos as well.

DeniseinVA said...

Your son took a fantastic photo. I love the fact that it is a black and white photo. Alaska is a place I haven't been to yet and seeing photos like this makes me want to go even more. Seward looks like a beautiful place to visit. Thanks so much for your kind comments on my blog.

Anonymous said...

Great capture.

Anonymous said...

THIS IS AMAZING!!!
EXCELLENT CAPTURE HERE. WELL DONE

Maria Verivaki said...

i love this black and white shot with just a tinge of red (which is even mirror imaged)
i'm not too great with photo editing, but you have shown us a wonderful image

Pernille said...

This is a very nice and cool photo!
Have a nice weekend:)

Jane Hards Photography said...

That's abeautfil reflection shot and perfect for a mono shot.

Nancy said...

Thanks for the visit. You live in a wonderful place. Your picture is a wonderful contribution to SWF. Alaska is a beautiful place too. I have visited Seward too but it was pre digital camera days.

Unknown said...

Well finish on a strong note, love the reflection

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful. This makes so great impression on me. I could sit there and look at this calm and beautiful scene for hours.

Jeanne said...

I love the composition and b/w makes it much more dramatic.

Connie T. said...

He takes really nice pictures.

2sweetnsaxy said...

Your son took a great shot. I like everything about it - that it's black and white, the perspective of the boats, the sky... Just wonderful. :-)

Hope your internet won't be too sporadic.

Tonjia said...

The black and white is a great effect. I love it!

Lilli & Nevada said...

What a great view and i love the B&W