Koyukuk River
In general, mid October marks the time when the Koyukuk river, which flows out of the Brooks Range, freezes over. The ice formation on the river creates interesting patterns and shapes during its freeze-thaw-freeze phase. The crystal clear water seems about as pure as water can get. This picture was taken on Oct 14, at almost 11:00am, which shows how late the light arrives upon this landscape in the arctic. A few days later, the river was nearly 100% frozen over.
Ice up on the Koyukuk River, Brooks range, Alaska. Canon 5D Mark II, 24-105mm f/4L IS, (28mm), I/60 sec @ f/11, ISO 200
Dang that is beautiful. I’m sitting in my house wearing a jacket with the heater on, but still getting colder just looking at this image.
Beautiful shot Patrick.
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Thanks Jon and Tad
I miss Alaska
I remember from reading Arctic Village how the event of this river’s freeze radically defined the seasons for the people in Wiseman. Yip, would give many a sunny day in the South to be here.
Mark,
Right you are. Many in the north are beginning to think of sunny days in the south.
Superbe petsage,merci.
Wow. That image brings back great memories.
Chad, we had some great encounters, I remember.