Spirit of the Dawn ~ Freedom's Northern Wind ~ This is Alaska! pictures from alaska photos on webshots

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Date uploaded: Sep 16, 2007

A Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) over Johnson River at sunrise in the Alaska Range ~ Freedom's Northern Wind ~ "I. Franconia from the Pemigewasset ~ Once more, O Mountains of the North, unveil Your brows, and lay your cloudy mantles by And once more, ere the eyes that seek ye fail, Uplift against the blue walls of the sky Your mighty shapes, and let the sunshine weave Its golden net-work in your belting woods, Smile down in rainbows from your falling floods, And on your kingly brows at morn and eve Set crowns of fire! So shall my soul receive Haply the secret of your calm and strength, Your unforgotten beauty interfuse My common life, your glorious shapes and hues And sun-dropped splendors at my bidding come, Loom vast through dreams, and stretch in billowy length From the sea-level of my lowland home! They rise before me! Last night�s thunder-gust Roared not in vain: for where its lightnings thrust Their tongues of fire, the great peaks seem so near, Burned clean of mist, so starkly bold and clear, I almost pause the wind in the pines to hear, The loose rock�s fall, the steps of browsing deer. The clouds that shattered on yon slide-worn walls And splintered on the rocks their spears of rain Have set in play a thousand waterfalls, Making the dusk and silence of the woods Glad with the laughter of the chasing floods, And luminous with blown spray and silver gleams, While, in the vales below, the dry-lipped streams Sing to the freshened meadow-lands again. So, let me hope, the battle-storm that beats The land with hail and fire may pass away With its spent thunders at the break of day, Like last night�s clouds, and leave, as it retreats, A greener earth and fairer sky behind, Blown crystal-clear by Freedom�s Northern wind!" ~ Poetry by John Greenleaf Whittier 1862

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Beautiful!

said kidlib1 2008.05.26 at 18:21:25 PDT
A very good shot which captures the essence of Alaska as I believe....

said oomt 2008.05.25 at 06:33:13 PDT
this photo is found for a long time on mine desktop, is extraordinary!

said paolagna 2008.05.25 at 04:32:47 PDT
Wow, excellent composition, a work of art. Of course, you have a habit of producing some splendid images, so this is nothing new. Still, I wish you luck! Fred

said assistantchief84 2008.05.24 at 11:39:47 PDT
A fantastic photograph!

said bcarver104 2008.05.24 at 09:45:53 PDT
I love this! This is a fantastic capture and the words so appropriate. I don't know how you find all these great poems and lyrics. You are so talented!

said rachel7119 2008.05.23 at 17:33:21 PDT
A most beautiful scene with its muted colors and soft light.

said faranya100 2008.05.23 at 17:21:07 PDT
Wonderful capture, good luck with your entries!!!

said haneveercoremanssh... 2008.05.23 at 10:54:35 PDT
I'm speechless! Another stunning entry. Perfect timing or is the bird a later addition? Fabulous whatever.

said lorrainemx 2008.05.22 at 18:48:32 PDT
You just impersonate lyrics. It is part of your life and most creative photography. I have the feeling, you just want to share it, show what it means to you and leave it as it is, even though you know, the dimensions are just a little off. Thanks, Sharon, for sharing!

said marionw104102 2008.05.22 at 14:45:47 PDT
This makes me think of the song "North to Alaska" by the late great Johnny Horton! Your poem is much nicer though. Beautiful image with the falcon and the wonderful colors found in Alaska. Greetings from, OKLAHOMA. Susie

said segseven 2008.05.22 at 06:50:57 PDT
This is stunning,one of your best shots, a true winner,I LOVE it,subtle yet invigorating at the same time. You have done it this time girl, Congratulations on the winning photo,May I be the first to say so LOL!

said Thomo1000 2008.05.22 at 06:31:59 PDT
WOw, really GREAT!

said dcrrld 2008.05.21 at 22:51:06 PDT
Featured US Travel Member's Choice Alaska 28 January 2008

said ourjrny 2008.01.29 at 01:50:31 PST
Sharon, I love this! Amazing capture of the falcon ! WOW! Thanks for the message you just left. And OF COURSE I don't mind you "pinching" my photos. The thought that someone likes my photo enough to download it and use is as a screensaver blows my mind and warms my hear to delights! Especially when that someone is as talented as you! You made me day sparkling :) Hope you are having a wonderful day ! ~ Jess

said jessdian2 2008.01.27 at 23:33:18 PST
Isn't it funny how one little thing can change a picture from beautiful to Stunning! Your timing is always impeccable :-) Great capture!

said hagar1969 2008.01.10 at 01:41:00 PST
Great shot!

said ttalbum 2008.01.09 at 05:53:39 PST
Oh Sharon,what a beauty!

said torokbel102 2008.01.04 at 23:24:37 PST
Very Special Sharon, Hope you are staying warm and enjoying the seasons changes. We are fine here. Love your albums and enjoy going there often. As Winter approaches we send all good wishes.............David

said DavidKnott13 2007.11.13 at 15:42:14 PST
Great shot,top album

said tuc1966 2007.10.06 at 05:52:53 PDT
What a beautiful capture Sharon. I don't know how you do it, but I expect you spend a lot of time in the great outdoors and it certainly pays off. To look at all of your pictures and comment on most of them would take eons, but just know that I think you are a fabulour photographer and I love each and every picture that you take. Warm hugs, Marion

said headrick 2007.09.28 at 21:35:21 PDT
what a sharp capture!

said garyduh 2007.09.28 at 20:02:56 PDT
there is so much freedom and beauty in this spectacular photo. it was your destiny to be with her on that morning! what a magnificent and exciting photograph! everything about it is WONDERFUL!!

said Stzar 2007.09.25 at 12:41:24 PDT
FABULOUS SHARON!

said terezadelpilar 2007.09.22 at 18:44:05 PDT
Que bella composicion del ave y el fondo..espectacular!!!

said parkerprisci 2007.09.20 at 09:32:53 PDT
BEAUTIFUL shot, Sharon and really captures the wild spirit of Alaska. I love the poetry by Whittier also. You always have such lovely quotes with your amazing pictures. Tibby

said tibart1 2007.09.20 at 05:06:07 PDT
Dear Sharon - You put so much effort into presenting us with awe inspiring images and words to touch our hearts. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by me and so many others. This photo literally took my breath away. Regards...Sue

said suetang1 2007.09.19 at 20:45:39 PDT
How did you do that? How long did you wait? Vic

said vhomola 2007.09.18 at 14:10:17 PDT
This is stunning! Love the silhoutte against this majestic backdrop. Outstanding work.

said bubbamcjump 2007.09.17 at 02:59:12 PDT
Your photos are awesome! A really nice gift for this Sourdough to see someone genuinely enjoy Alaska as we know it's beauty.

said ducksoup347 2007.09.16 at 16:34:36 PDT
So unique and original shot my friend Sharon,outstanding! Jozef

said joznig 2007.09.16 at 10:20:01 PDT
Great shot! Gyuri

said gyuri65 2007.09.16 at 05:14:01 PDT
This image has a beautiful surreal vibe. Love it !

said michaelm43 2007.09.16 at 03:53:59 PDT
they are remained to open mouth... I do not have words that express how much appeal to this photo to me...

said paolagna 2007.09.16 at 02:18:56 PDT
nice shot!

said Kristhai 2007.09.16 at 01:01:37 PDT