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Author Archives: Andrew Cooper
Looking for Brown Bear
It was the 6th of July and the mission for the morning was to see bears. So we cast off our lines at Tenakee Springs and headed up Tenakee Inlet. There are several side bays along this large inlet – Crab Bay, … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Wildlife
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Earth at Perihelion
Today the Earth is closest to the Sun, a point called perihelion. We will be about 147,098,290km (91,402,639miles) from the Sun. Compare this to the 152,098,232km (94,509,459miles) we will be at aphelion on July 4th, a difference of about 5,411,169km … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy & Sky Events
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Seeking Nature Photography with the Nordic Quest
Any wildlife photographer knows that getting The Shot is all about planning and patience, and perhaps a little luck. Not much we can do about the luck part, sometimes the bear just walks away. But there are ways to improve the first two items. … Continue reading
Posted in Chartering, Photography, Travel Hints, Wildlife
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Better With a Photo
Blog posts just read better when a photo is included. While a psychologist might argue, my guess is that the effect of a photo is due to our visually oriented minds. We simply like photos, the images give an immediate … Continue reading
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Exploring the History of Funter Bay
It is a quiet place today, a favorite anchorage near Juneau for local sportsman and boaters, rimmed with a dozen homes and cabins. Funter Bay is a convenient place to stop and spend the night for anyone coming into or … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Alaskan History
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Blogging with WordPress
Blogs represent a somewhat different medium than many writers are used to. Originally designed as a sort of electronic diary, the format has grown to an importance unimagined by those original authors. Blogs now span the spectrum from professionally written … Continue reading
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