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We are excited to share some of the recent places where Alaska Stock images have been seen.


Celebrity Cruises | Photo by Kevin Smith/Alaska Stock


Coast Magazine | Photo by Jo Overholt/AlaskaStock.com


The Milepost | Photo by Patrick Endres/AlaskaStock.com


Jeep | Photo by Kevin Smith/Alaska Stock

Alaska's Glaciers

© Lynn Wegener / Alaska Stock

With thousands of miles of coastline, an abundant amount of lakes, rivers, and mountains, perhaps one of the most unique features of Alaska are the Glaciers. At Alaska Stock Images, you will find a wide variety of Alaska photos including the most pristine and beautiful Alaska Glacier Photos. To find more pictures of Alaska or photos of glaciers and icebergs, visit our search page.
The United States has close to 75,000 square kilometers of Glaciers, and the majority of that ice is located in Alaska. There are an estimated 100,000 glaciers in Alaska but only about 616 are actually named. Glaciers can be as much as 4500 feet in thickness. A good way to estimate the thickness of a glacier is that the ice thickness is about one-half of the surface width of the glacier. The largest glacier in Alaska is the Bering Glacier, located in Glacier Bay, which stretches 122 miles long.

Glaciers form where more snow falls than melts over a period years, compacts to ice, and becomes thick enough to begin to move. Snow becomes a glacier when the bottom layers become so compacted and heavy that they begin to deform, lose traction on the earth’s surface and begin to “slide” or move.
Glacier crevasses and holes are often seen as blue because the red (long wavelengths) of white light is absorbed by ice and the blue (short wavelengths) are transmitted and reflected back to the eye. The longer the path that light is able to travel in the ice, the bluer it appears.

The age of a glacier is often perceived of as being very old…even ancient. However, like the difference between rivers and the water in rivers, it takes a few weeks for water to travel the full length of a river even though the “river” may have been in existence for thousands of years. Likewise, glaciers have existed in the mountains ever since the ice age, but the glacier ice moves through the entire length of the glacier in 100 years or less. So, most of the glacier ice in Alaska is less than 100 years old! Therefore, most of the glacier ice is not ice-age leftovers.

The Hubbard Glacier, found in the Russell Fjord of Glacier Bay, is the largest tidewater glacier on the North American continent. It has been advancing toward the Gulf of Alaska since it was first discovered in 1895. In fact, the Hubbard Glacier has caused concerns for the residents of Yakutat. Due to the advancement of the glacier, there have been short-term blockages of the seaward entrance of Russell Fjord, which created the largest glacier-dammed lake in North America. At the time of blockage, the new “lake” rises in level at a rate of nearly a ½ foot a day! If the Fjord ever becomes permanently blocked, the back up of water from the glacier could have catastrophic results for the people and city of Yakutat, wildlife, and ecosystem of the area.

It is estimated that during any given summer glaciers melt off produces over 50,000 billion gallons of water. The Mendenhall Glacier started retreating in the mid-1700's because its annual rate of melt began to exceed its annual total accumulation. The glacier's terminus currently calves into Mendenhall Lake, where the water is 220 feet deep. The ice is retreating at a rate of 100 to 150 feet a year. While most glaciers are retreating, there are a few that continue to grow. For example, the Taku Glacier is the only advancing glacier of the Juneau Icefield. It has been advancing since 1890 at a rate of a few hundred feet per year. The US government observes and reports on the status of glaciers overall through a series of “benchmark glaciers” as identified by the US Geological Society. The data collected will “improve the quantitative prediction of water resources, glacier-related hazards, and the consequences of climate change.”

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Iditarod 2015 Moves to Fairbanks, Alaska

The Iditarod is a 1049 journey to Nome from Anchorage where both man and dog are tested. Every year dozens of teams leave 4th avenue of downtown Anchorage and make their way across snowy and icy conditions, up over the Alaska Range through the Rainy Pass, crossing frozen rivers, checking in at small remote villages, continuously facing the blistering winter winds on Norton Sound and on past the White Mountains into Nome. It's an annual tradition that never fails to thrill.

....except this year. Where did all the snow go? Oh yeah, it went to Boston. Snowfall has been minimal in Alaska this year...well, pretty much zero in and around the coastal town of Anchorage. But the race must go on....and so it will...in Fairbanks. About 300 miles north of Anchorage, the town of Fairbanks is hosting the 2015 Iditarod for the second time in the race's history. The excitement doesn't end just because Mother Nature decided to throw a curve ball our way. Tune in for a historic Iditarod on Iditarod.com. Also browse our Iditarod gallery on Fine Art America where you can order canvas prints, framed art prints, metal prints, acrylic prints, greeting cards, smart phone cases and even throw pillows!

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Alaska's Bush Planes

© Clark James Mishler / Alaska Stock

Alaska encompasses more than a half million square miles of land which includes glaciers, mountains, and tundra...and a large majority of it is inaccessible by vehicle or boat. To see some of the best parts of Alaska, you must take to the air!

One out of every 64 residents of Alaska has a pilots' license. Whether it is from the need to carry supplies to the far corners of Alaska or simply for the thrill of flying wild over a majestic land, Alaska has garnered six times as many pilots per capita than any other place in the US. The term "Bush Plane" is naturally derived from the phrase "The Bush" usually referring to the remote and most inaccessible areas of Alaska. These small planes are typically Navajos, Otters, Widgeons, Beavers, or Cessnas. Each plane type has its own personality and specialization. For example, the Dehavilland Beaver, often referred to as "The Beaver," is the workhorse of the bush planes. The Dehavilland Otter is known for its capacity and room to haul people and still be able to maneuver and land on small remote landing strips.
Some bush planes sport wheels to land on small airstrips. Others have floats to alight on the state's many small lakes and rivers. In winter, skis can be strapped to the bottom of the plane. Anchorage's Lake Hood is said to be the busiest seaplane base on earth. Similarly, Anchorage's Merrill Field claims to have more takeoffs and landings than any other small aircraft airfield. In many parts of Alaska, seeing or traveling by a small plane is almost as common as traveling by car.

Anchorage is sometimes referred to as the "Air Crossroads of the World." Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport sees hundreds of flights a day and has become a major gateway for incoming tourists headed to many of Alaska's destinations and a stopover or re-fueling point for international flights.

The two main jobs of bush planes are typically to act as either a taxi service or to haul supplies and gear to remote regions. Many air taxi's provide services to visitors for flight seeing or simply to get to a promising fishing hole or hunting camp. One of the more popular flight seeing opportunities is to view Mt. Mckinley. Thousands of tourists each year enjoy the majestic view of "The Great One" by taking off from nearby Talkeetna. Air taxis offer trips all around the mountain or even the opportunity to land on glaciers or at the popular "Base Camp" where tourists and climbers alike enjoy a magnificent view.

The bush pilots job to haul gear can range from the mundane to the unusual. During the Iditarod, the "Iditarod Airforce" volunteers haul food, supplies, and even dogs to and from the various villages along the trail.

The job of a bush pilot has often been characterized as dangerous and fool hardy in the ever changing climate and oftentimes dangerous environment of Alaska. However, Alaska has recently adopted the "Medallion Foundation" which aims at reducing crashes and improving overall air safety. The biggest challenge is often fighting the "Bush Pilot Syndrome" which is the image of the adventure seeking, risk taking, flamboyant pilot that seems to always just barely escape catastrophe. Through rigorous training and education, the Medallion Foundation aims to reduce air incidents by 20% over the next four years.

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Alaska encompasses more than a half million square miles of land which includes glaciers, mountains, and tundra...and a large majority of it is inaccessible by vehicle or boat. To see some of the best parts of Alaska, you must take to the air!

One out of every 64 residents of Alaska has a pilots' license. Whether it is from the need to carry supplies to the far corners of Alaska or simply for the thrill of flying wild over a majestic land, Alaska has garnered six times as many pilots per capita than any other place in the US. The term "Bush Plane" is naturally derived from the phrase "The Bush" usually referring to the remote and most inaccessible areas of Alaska. These small planes are typically Navajos, Otters, Widgeons, Beavers, or Cessnas. Each plane type has its own personality and specialization. For example, the Dehavilland Beaver, often referred to as "The Beaver," is the workhorse of the bush planes. The Dehavilland Otter is known for its capacity and room to haul people and still be able to maneuver and land on small remote landing strips.

Some bush planes sport wheels to land on small airstrips. Others have floats to alight on the state's many small lakes and rivers. In winter, skis can be strapped to the bottom of the plane. Anchorage's Lake Hood is said to be the busiest seaplane base on earth. Similarly, Anchorage's Merrill Field claims to have more takeoffs and landings than any other small aircraft airfield. In many parts of Alaska, seeing or traveling by a small plane is almost as common as traveling by car.

Anchorage is sometimes referred to as the "Air Crossroads of the World." Anchorage's Ted Stevens International Airport sees hundreds of flights a day and has become a major gateway for incoming tourists headed to many of Alaska's destinations and a stopover or re-fueling point for international flights.

The two main jobs of bush planes are typically to act as either a taxi service or to haul supplies and gear to remote regions. Many air taxi's provide services to visitors for flight seeing or simply to get to a promising fishing hole or hunting camp. One of the more popular flight seeing opportunities is to view Mt. Mckinley. Thousands of tourists each year enjoy the majestic view of "The Great One" by taking off from nearby Talkeetna. Air taxis offer trips all around the mountain or even the opportunity to land on glaciers or at the popular "Base Camp" where tourists and climbers alike enjoy a magnificent view. The bush pilots job to haul gear can range from the mundane to the unusual. During the Iditarod, the "Iditarod Airforce" volunteers haul food, supplies, and even dogs to and from the various villages along the trail.

The job of a bush pilot has often been characterized as dangerous and fool hardy in the ever changing climate and oftentimes dangerous environment of Alaska. However, Alaska has recently adopted the "Medallion Foundation" which aims at reducing crashes and improving overall air safety. The biggest challenge is often fighting the "Bush Pilot Syndrome" which is the image of the adventure seeking, risk taking, flamboyant pilot that seems to always just barely escape catastrophe. Through rigorous training and education, the Medallion Foundation aims to reduce air incidents and keep Alaska skies safe.

To view more photos of Alaska bush planes and pilots, visit Alaska Bush Planes at www.AlaskaStock.com: http://bit.ly/1gyz9Rb

Alaska Stock Photographer to Attend White House Dinner With Obama

Long time contributing Alaska Stock photographer, Johnny Johnson, has been invited by The National Geographic Society to attend the White House Press Photographers Dinner, hosted by President Obama. Accompanied by his wife, Johnny will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the black-tie event on May 30th.

“Johnny is one of our top nature photographers and has been with our agency since it began in 1991” said Jeff Schultz the owner of Alaska Stock Images. “Many Alaskans are familiar with Johnny’s stunning limited-edition prints which have been on display throughout Alaska for over twenty-five years. We also represent images from Johnny’s six expeditions to Antarctica.”

Johnny has worked on assignment for National Geographic and his photos have been published worldwide in magazines, calendars, and books. Included among these are Natural History, Audubon, National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, Time and Newsweek. Johnny Johnson’s limited-edition print collection will be on display from May 1st through September 1st at the 600 E. Northern Lights Blvd., in Anchorage, Alaska.

The five basic points to successfully keywording stock images.

Ok , you’ve just taken what you feel will be the greatest picture that the world has ever seen. The problem is how are you going to get the world to see it? In this digital age the old saying that “a picture is worth a thousands words,” proves to more true than we could have ever imagined. While a thousand words is a pretty lofty goal when keywording an image, it is good to remember that each additional word that you can use to describe a picture will add exponentially to the likelihood that someone will be able to find that photo. Thus it has become paramount that we are able to ascribe as many words as possible to a given image. When attempting to find your thousand words there are five basic points to remember and consider.

1. Address the basics of the image; what, when, and where. For instance, are there people in the picture, and if so how many? Are they men or women or are there both? Where was the photograph taken? What time of year was it when the image was captured?

2. Describe the image - how would you sum it up in a sentence. Imagine that you are describing the image to someone who can’t see or you are trying to describe it over the phone.

3. What feelings are invoked by the image, does it portray any concepts. Does it give you a sense of solitude, does it make you feel cold, does the image make you feel festive?

4. Put yourself in the place of the person searching for the image. If you were looking for an image like this one, what words would you use to search for it.

5. Check your spelling and check accuracy. For instance very few people will ever see your wonderful image of a Caribou if the keyword that you have assigned to the image is: cariboow. Is the symbol in the photograph a pictograph or is it really a petroglyph. If you can, have someone else check what you have done, it never hurts to get a fresh set of eyes to look over your work.

- Jim