Mount McKinley

[mntentman]

My son and I went camping in Denali National Park recently. I shoot a lot of sports, some wildlife, etc., but have never really done landscapes... but when in Rome...

We were fortunate that the mountain was relatively clear a good part of our trip. I took these early in the morning (obviously) and it did cloud over shortly after.

http://www.moravecphotos.com/photos/647693731_ZEqNp-M.jpg

http://www.moravecphotos.com/photos/647696213_aFEXA-M.jpg

[ront]

Very nice. It looks to me like you should possibly shoot more landscape. I would very much like to see larger pics of both of these, but especially the second one.
As a bit of critique, I wonder how hard it would be to remove the taller tree in the second photo.
Ron

[mntentman]

Very nice. It looks to me like you should possibly shoot more landscape. I would very much like to see larger pics of both of these, but especially the second one.
As a bit of critique, I wonder how hard it would be to remove the taller tree in the second photo.
Ron

LOL, Ron. My family debated endlessly whether the tree should stay or go. I guess the jury's still out!

So should I post larger versions here?

Thanks for your comments.

[scole]

Wonderful shots. Alaska is EXTREMELY high on my list of places to visit. Both photos are just a tad darker than I would I prefer. Of both, #2 is my fave due to the lighting and more detail of the mountain. Overall, both were exposed fairly well. Looks like a great experience!

[dseidman]

Beautiful shots. If you hadn't said anything I would have been sure that you're a landscape photographer.

I'd prefer to see these displayed with at least 800 pixels on the long end but even at this size they're looking great.

[philtography]

I spent 3 weeks in 2006 climbing Mt McKinley. It is an amazing part of the world.
Here is an image from my trip:
http://prints.phillipnorman.com/photos/648920677_zdUKc-M.jpg

[mntentman]

I spent 3 weeks in 2006 climbing Mt McKinley. It is an amazing part of the world.
Here is an image from my trip:
I really admire you climbers. The high peaks fascinate me, but I am smart enough to realize it is beyond my capabilities. I don't think most people (including me) realize what an effort it really is.

[mntentman]

Here are the photos at a larger size...

http://www.moravecphotos.com/photos/647693731_ZEqNp-L.jpg

http://www.moravecphotos.com/photos/647696213_aFEXA-L.jpg

[Awais Yaqub]

Wow these look like scenes from some dream !

[thapamd]

Gorgeous light and beautiful atmosphere! :clap :thumb

[ront]

Now seeing them bigger, I would be very hard pressed to pick a favorite. I would be very happy to have either one of them hanging on my wall! The light in just great!

Ron

[greenpea]

Beautiful shots! :clap

You've got me looking online as to how much it would cost me to put together a trip to Denali next year.

[sgonen]

Love the colors, great shots.

[philtography]

Beautiful shots! :clap

You've got me looking online as to how much it would cost me to put together a trip to Denali next year.

Do you want to climb it, fly around it, or just see it from afar?

[greenpea]

Do you want to climb it, fly around it, or just see it from afar?

All of the above :D

...although "see it from afar" would be the most that I can hope for within the next year.

[philtography]

All of the above :D

...although "see it from afar" would be the most that I can hope for within the next year.
Fly to Anchorage and rent a car, might be a good option. Tourist scenic flights go from Talkeetna, about 2 hours drive from Anchorage, then you can visit the National Park on your own schedule.
See if they will do a low pass over Climbers Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier.

[greenpea]

Fly to Anchorage and rent a car, might be a good option. Tourist scenic flights go from Talkeetna, about 2 hours drive from Anchorage, then you can visit the National Park on your own schedule.
See if they will do a low pass over Climbers Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier.

Thanks for the advice!

[mntentman]

Thanks for the advice!
It's a beauiful place the visit but it sure isn't cheap. Hotels in Anchorage (one night at beginning, another at end of trip) were 50% more than in lower 48. Gas was $3.15/gallon in Anchorage, and $3.85 by Denali. We rented a small SUV and that was expensive too. But we camped in the park for six nights and that is petty cheap, I think $22 a night. A lot of people we saw rent small RVs, not a bad way to go if you don't want to sleep on the ground.

But.. all well worth it.

[Tango]

Love the colors, great shots.


++1:thumb

[Doug Solis]

Tree or no tree the second image is killer! Its very rare that you get to see Mt. Mckinley without it being shrouded in clouds.