Isand in the Sky Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is an island located within the Misty Fjords National Monument near Ketchikan, Alaska. There are only two ways to see the Fjord - boat or plane. I highly recommend chartering a float plane to fly around - most will stop somewhere with in the monument for great photo opportunities. When shooting from a plane (or anything with an engine) remember to keep shutter speeds above the vibration of the engine for sharper images.

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adisaadisa (48) 2009-02-15 6:56

nice picture :)

mzmehr (917) 2009-02-15 6:56

Hi Courtenay,

I like your effort to shoot this photo, nice POV to make a great reflection of wonderful sky on natural organized waves. colors, composition and contrast are other powerful notes in this shot.

thanks for sharing
mzmher

photoray (1246) 2009-02-15 6:57

Hello Courtenay,
Excellent art image with mystical shaped island surrounded by shades of blue.
And useful reminder to shoot in higher speeds.
Congratulations,
Ray

momolumix (75) 2009-02-15 7:41

Zajimavý tvar ostrova, moře děla super odstíny modré barvy.
Momo

smarcell (14265) 2009-02-28 6:20

This is rerally amazing. I took a while to realize what it was.
I imagine this picture with a boat or something similar on the right of the frame, to return also the size of this place, which I imagine wide and wild. It would have been a real masterpiece.
Regards Stefano

crhieatt (5143) 2009-03-09 10:45

Courtenay,

This peculiar feature evokes the form of a prehistoric sea creatures, caught briefly on the surface. Intriguing.

Regards
Colin

JudyR (815) 2009-04-23 21:08

A most unique perspective on this magical little island. Your title says it all. It really does appear to be floating there in the sky.