Comment from Donna Ruiz
This is such a lovely "blue hour" image. How long is the blue hour in Alaska, anyway? :) The leading lines of the river leading into the trees, mountains and sky make this such a lovely image to view.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thanks so much! Blue hour varies with the seasons here, this is late at night!

Comment from Paul Stanner
Pat how do you stand all this scenic beauty surrounding you 24 - 7 365 ? Do you ever get the urge to visit a slum just to stay in touch with how the other half lives ? An excellent job of shpowing off the beauty of Alaska as usual Pat.

 Comment Written 20-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thanks so much Paul! Lol lol lol Hmmm, no , I never really get an urge to visit a slum, we do have a slum area here too , just like every other state!

reply by Paul Stanner on 21-Jul-2019

Say it ain't so Toto !!! My pleasure Pat

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
You're next to Norway in terms of daylight?!? ;-)

Looks like a cool morning!
Nice leading lines.
Vanishing viewpoint lends a greater depth...
Cool illumination with a bluish overtone.
Refreshing vista.

Good perspective & long depth of field...

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thank you so much! Yes we get mostly daylight during summer, mostly darkness during winter!

Comment from cleo85
Indeed, this looks like daylight on a cloudy morning. The colors are realistic. Especial the shades of blue and green are intriguing. The photo is focused and has good depth. The composition is balanced and well framed.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thank you so very much for your lovely review!

reply by cleo85 on 22-Jul-2019

You're most welcome. :o)

Comment from michiganmike
I can't imagine light like this at midnight. Of course you make up for it in the winter. A well composed shot with great depth of field and beautiful colors.

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thanks so much Mike!

Comment from supergold
a great night shot; lol;
it is always strange to see a blue sky at midnight; I experienced it in Greenland;
a beautiful view of this winding river between the pine trees; I like the three on the left, like bending in honor of the river who feeds them;

 Comment Written 19-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thanks so much Fred!

Comment from MKFlood
very nice capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the water, woods, mountains and skyview i great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thank you so much Mark! I appreciate your support!

Comment from suzannethompson2
How lovely to be still light at that time of night. Lovely shot, Pat, showing this lovely river meandering along between the trees with the mountains in the distance. Excellent lighting and focus. Lovely composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thank you so very much Suzanne!

reply by suzannethompson2 on 22-Jul-2019

You're welcome!

Comment from Envision
It is pretty amazing to see so much light at 2345! I like the rocks along the shoreline of this river and how there is grass that leads up to them. The water color looks inviting.

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thanks so much for your wonderful review! It?s what I love about Alaska, that summer daylight!

Comment from Sange
I really like the few trees "bowing" showing they are strong enough to bend.
Great focus, superb white balance control, fantastic view, depth and beauty.
Well done ;)

 Comment Written 18-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Jul-2019

Thank you so much Sandra!