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jgrussell
13th of March 2009 (Fri), 23:21
I've got about five hours before I have to be up, getting ready for the first of three flights to Fairbanks, Alaska, for a week trip with two of my brothers. We're hoping to see the northern lights while we're there -- and I'd love to see some eagles. If anyone knows anything about eagles in or around the Chena River area of Alaska at this time of year, I'd looooooove to hear about it. I suspect one of the airports tomorrow (Saturday Mar 14) could be my last internet access for a while, but I'm hoping for at least occasional connectivity while in AK.

Thanks, all!
Redrib
16th of March 2009 (Mon), 07:40
Wish I could help you in your quest of finding the Eagles but wanted to say hope you are have a wonderful trip and have lots to share when you return!! Shoot lots of images!!
jgrussell
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 00:26
Wish I could help you in your quest of finding the Eagles but wanted to say hope you are have a wonderful trip and have lots to share when you return!! Shoot lots of images!!No eagles at all, but lots and lots of stars and lights. I posted the best of the aurora pictures (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=666085) in the Astronomy and Celestial sharing section and I'm particularly pleased with a slideshow (http://photos.jgrussell.com/gallery/7692266_aNUK2/1/#497704338_AiG57-A-LB) I put together.
artyman
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 04:13
Amazing Aurora shots, not sure I could cope with that cold though.
Redrib
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 11:42
Beautiful series and the slide show was wonderful. Kudos to you for getting these images in that cold...brrrrrr....!!
jgrussell
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 14:36
Amazing Aurora shots, not sure I could cope with that cold though.I can't imagine anyone, anyone at all, voluntarily living in a place that gets that cold. Yet there were folks who were obviously thriving. Not me. Oh no. Never again in that kind of cold.
jgrussell
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 14:37
Beautiful series and the slide show was wonderful. Kudos to you for getting these images in that cold...brrrrrr....!!Thanks. We didn't know it was going to be that cold! The typical weather at that time of year is a range of 0F to 20F, not -28F and -60 windchill! We really weren't prepared for it, and I surely won't subject myself to those kinds of temps again if I can help it!!
stathunter
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 14:40
jgr -- nice work-- thanks for sharing. I LOVE Alaska! Been there many times-- but I time it when it is warm(er) -- end of July-- beginning of Aug-- weather is usually good-- you see sun-- and if you want to fish there is a lot of action.
jgrussell
27th of March 2009 (Fri), 16:24
jgr -- nice work-- thanks for sharing. I LOVE Alaska! Been there many times-- but I time it when it is warm(er) -- end of July-- beginning of Aug-- weather is usually good-- you see sun-- and if you want to fish there is a lot of action.Thanks, Scott. I would love to go back some summer... just not (ever!!) in the winter again.
andrewhuxman
30th of March 2009 (Mon), 08:56
Excellent shots ...Alaska is a great place.
jgrussell
30th of March 2009 (Mon), 12:51
Excellent shots ...Alaska is a great place.Thanks, Andrew. Great, yes, but cold...
Orogeny
31st of March 2009 (Tue), 12:34
Hey jgr,

How did you like the weather?;)

Very nice series of photos.

Tim
jgrussell
31st of March 2009 (Tue), 13:00
How did you like the weather?;)When my lips thaw out, I'm gonna swear a blue streak... I was NOT prepared for -28 and -60 windchill!

Very nice series of photos. Thanks, Tim.