"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go." ~Unknown
Welcome to fall in Alaska. There's a crispness in the air and vivid color in the mountains. The tundra shimmers and the birch sway in their golden glow.
Six Mile River's silty glacier waters wind and flow through autumn's majestic beauty. I couldn't resist a stop during the drive from Anchorage to Hope, Alaska to view this scene and attempt to capture its grandeur with my Nikon. Without a doubt, it is one of my favorite drives in all of Alaska, which includes a breath-taking journey along the Turnagain Arm.
A quick stop alongside Tern Lake was a must, as reflections resembled mirror-like glass on this calm, cool Alaskan morning.
A pair of Trumpeter Swans glide along Tern Lake, as if taking in the wonderment before preparing for their winter migration south.
Photos taken with a Nikon D300s