Sunset at the Chilkat River, Alaska

Sunset at the Chilkat River, Alaska by John Wright
Sunset at the Chilkat River, Alaska by John Wright

Sunset at the Chilkat River, Alaska

November, years ago, near sunset at the Chilkat River, where around 3000 bald eagles congregate to feast on a late salmon run. It was a slow year when I went; there were only about 600 eagles.

The sun came up at 10am and went down around 2:30, and did a little arc in the southern sky when we could see it at all.

Sunset at the Chilkat River, Alaska belongs to the following groups:

Film Photography, Landscape Photography, The Birds and United States
  • louise

    louise, 5 months ago

    Love the tangential light…
    Such a magnificent place to be John!
    Well done!

  • Tiamaria

    Tiamaria, 5 months ago

    Magical!!!

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to louise’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thank you very much Louise. It was a great trip.

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to Tiamaria’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thank you. I feel fortunate to have seen and captured a small part of it.

  • Darren Henry

    Darren Henry, 5 months ago

    Oh WOW John! This is really great!

    Great feeling of distance and space… Love the colours!

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thank you very much Darren.

  • Micki Ferguson

    Micki Ferguson, 5 months ago

    those clouds are awesome!!

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thank you Micki. It was one of those times I was happy to turn around and look behind me!

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva, 5 months ago

    Stunning. So beautiful.

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you, 5 months ago

    oh wow this is FANTASTIC…..i like it a lots….maybe u wanna consider submiting it to US NATIONAL PARKS group ...would love to have it…FANTASTIC view and great photo

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to Mar Silva’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thank you Mar. I almost didn’t return home, it was so beautiful there.

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to aphoto4you’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thank you, unfortunately it wasn’t at a National Park.

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva, 5 months ago

    The landscape is like a dreamscape.

  • NewDawnPhoto

    NewDawnPhoto, 5 months ago

    Outstanding John. The colors, the depth, the whole scene.

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thank you.

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes, 5 months ago

    I’m so jealous! I have always wanted to see Alaska…this is a great shot, John…do you have some of the eagles?

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thanks Leslie, I do but my gear and film was so crappy then, I don’t consider them good enough by my current standards. I’d love to go back and do it again.

  • Angela Churchill

    Angela Churchill, 5 months ago

    I don’t remember seeing this one before John. It’s breathtaking

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thank you Angela.

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 5 months ago

    amazing view

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer, 5 months ago

    What a view, absolutely gorgeous!

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to Antanas’s comment, 5 months ago

    I think every direction in the Chilkat area had an amazing view. I’d love to go back sometime.

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 5 months ago

    Thank you Kellie. I’ve been thinking about going back there more and more. I almost didn’t come home the first time!

  • Alistair Wilson

    Alistair Wilson, 5 months ago

    wow, really love the clouds will have to travel to the US one day

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Alistair, I think Alaska may well be the most beautiful place in North America. Thanks for your comment.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara, 5 months ago

    this is amazing shot..the different layers of colors makes it so special

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thank you very much Jerry.

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale, 5 months ago

    super image John, I love the layer of cloud, well done. Rich.

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    thank you Rich!

  • Jacob West

    Jacob West, 5 months ago

    beautiful

  • John Wright

    John Wright, 5 months ago

    Thank you Jacob.

  • Cain Doherty

    Cain Doherty, 4 months ago

    beautiful tones – almost mystical

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to Cain Doherty’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you Cain.

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor, 3 months ago

    Fantastic work, I hope one day to visit Alaska, looks like a beautiful place!

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to Mindy McGregor’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank you Mindy. It is a worthwhile trip, and I hope to go again. Too be honest, Alaska puts most of the rest of the states to shame. I almost stayed… only family pulled me back to the lower 48.

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley, 2 months ago

    beautiful capture mq

  • John Wright

    John Wright in reply to mikequigley’s comment, 2 months ago

    thank you Mike.

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