A L A S K A !
"You'd be a poorer man if you never saw an eagle fly" are words from a John Denver hit song. Yes, those who have been fortunate to see this majestic bird in flight cannot express in words the moment.
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Eagle in flight near the ship's bridge
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At this point in the inland passage many boats are fishing the Alaskan waters. This particular day, it was quite warm; warm enough to wear shorts and short sleave shirts.
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Another awe inspiring day in Alaska draws to a close
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The late afternoon sun adds an interesting splash of color to the island forestry.
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These cluster of islands were scattered throughout the inland passage. This serene moment will be a memory that will long outlive this life
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Another Alaskan Dolphin enjoys the calm seas
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A dolphin surfaces on a calm sunny in the inner passage.
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"Traditional" Alaska photograph if there is such a thing...
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Traditional Alaska photograph long shot
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Two seagulls wanted the same spot in such a vast sea. The looser chose to take its revenge on the "winner" by biting the winner on the tail. Don't you think the expression of the bitten gull is hilarious?
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"Bird's eye view of sites surrounding the Grand Canyon
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