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Turnigan Arm · **1 Like**

View across the Turnigan Arm of the Cook Inlet taken from McHugh Creek Recreation Area, Chugach State Park, Alaska.
Taken a little after noon on December 12, 2015. This is about as high as the sun gets this time of year.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-13-2015, 11:07 AM

A place of big skies, lucky you.

slowpez · 12-13-2015, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

Beautiful. I remember Turnigan Arms. One of the few places we were told to go to see sheep and dang me if the sheep weren't there waiting for us.

**wtlwdwgn** · 12-13-2015, 02:03 PM

Nice shot. I didn't realize that Alaska was so advanced that it's made it into the 22nd century already.

**Quartermaster James** · 12-13-2015, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Nice shot. I didn't realize that Alaska was so advanced that it's made it into the 22nd century already.

Took me a second. Thanks for the heads-up!

**Quartermaster James** · 12-13-2015, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

A place of big skies, lucky you.

You are so right!!! I know I am lucky to be here, I keep telling people it's easy to get good shots up here because all you have to do is take your camera outside and take pictures!
It's a great place to learn about photography, because even the crappy shots turn out to be of something spectacular!

I am just beginning to learn post processing techniques and really appreciate all the inspiration and information I find on Pentax Forums.

This photos was taken literally from the side of the road, about 15 minutes outside of Anchorage.

This is what was to my back as I took the first photo:

**dwj130** · 12-13-2015, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

Beautiful stuff. Thanks very much for sharing.
Apart from learning so much about photography, these forums are great for geography lessons.

**PJ1** · 12-13-2015, 08:33 PM - **1 Like**

Nice shot (the backwards looking one as well). The sun is a little higher here at noon now and a bit too hot to work outside most days.

**colonel00** · 12-13-2015, 09:09 PM - **1 Like**

Beautiful shot. I love it up there and have initial plans for a trip in May. While Turnagain Arm is usually cloaked in clouds, high, low, or both, you captured the beauty of the area very well. I'm still waiting for a chance to see the crazy tidal wave rush up the arm someday and hopefully see those crazy folks that surf it.

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12-13-2015, 03:27 PM	#6
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown A place of big skies, lucky you. You are so right!!! I know I am lucky to be here, I keep telling people it's easy to get good shots up here because all you have to do is take your camera outside and take pictures! It's a great place to learn about photography, because even the crappy shots turn out to be of something spectacular! I am just beginning to learn post processing techniques and really appreciate all the inspiration and information I find on Pentax Forums. This photos was taken literally from the side of the road, about 15 minutes outside of Anchorage. This is what was to my back as I took the first photo: Attached Images

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	A place of big skies, lucky you.

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Beautiful. I remember Turnigan Arms. One of the few places we were told to go to see sheep and dang me if the sheep weren't there waiting for us.

12-13-2015, 02:03 PM	#4
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Nice shot. I didn't realize that Alaska was so advanced that it's made it into the 22nd century already.

12-13-2015, 03:14 PM	#5
Quartermaster James Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 653 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Nice shot. I didn't realize that Alaska was so advanced that it's made it into the 22nd century already. Took me a second. Thanks for the heads-up!

12-13-2015, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#7
dwj130 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 119	Beautiful stuff. Thanks very much for sharing. Apart from learning so much about photography, these forums are great for geography lessons.

12-13-2015, 08:33 PM - 1 Like	#8
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,486	Nice shot (the backwards looking one as well). The sun is a little higher here at noon now and a bit too hot to work outside most days.

12-13-2015, 09:09 PM - 1 Like	#9
colonel00 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 483	Beautiful shot. I love it up there and have initial plans for a trip in May. While Turnagain Arm is usually cloaked in clouds, high, low, or both, you captured the beauty of the area very well. I'm still waiting for a chance to see the crazy tidal wave rush up the arm someday and hopefully see those crazy folks that surf it.

Landscape Turnigan Arm

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