Photos of Alaska: 30 Breathtaking Pictures You Need to See
What can I say about Alaska? It’s amazing. Brilliant. Wild. Surreal. Beautiful. While these photos of Alaska show off some of its beauty, being on the ground and seeing it in person is where the true wonder lives.
I spent 22 days in Alaska in 2021, and it is something I think about a lot.
We saw nearly all of the Kenai Peninsula, flew over Denali, enjoyed the wildlife, spent three days in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, walked on a glacier, went bear watching in Lake Clark, hung out in Talkeetna, and frolicked in Kenai Fjords National Park.
It was truly an eye-opening experience, and I hope these photos of Alaska help convey the true brilliance of the Last Frontier.
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Above the Alaskan Range
Denali
Lake Clark National Park Bears
Root Glacier
Lake Clark National Park
Flying above Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Last Light in Alaska
Alaska Flightseeing Adventures
Caribou in Denali National Park
Epic Glaciers
Above Wrangell St. Elias National Park
Orca Sightings
Photo of Alaska – Slaughter Ridge Above Cooper Landing
Sailing in the Kenai Fjords
Lake Clark National Park Bears
The Tallest Mountain in North America
An Alaska Glacier Under the Midnight Sun
Photos of Alaska – Wrangell St. Elias National Park
America’s Most Desolate Highway
Mantanuska Glacier
Skilak Lake
Sunset Glow
A Bald Eagle Feasts
Mt. Olympus
An Alaska Sunset
Peaks of the Kenai Peninsula
Glacier Take-off
An American Icon
Snowy Peaks near Denali National Park
A Grand Finale
What you need to know about landing great photos of Alaska
Weather is always changing
To get great pictures of Alaska, you sort of have to battle the elements when they are around. And when either is great, you have to go wild and try to get as many shots as possible—especially for those on vacation.
But if you can’t wait it, then make sure you have good rain and camera gear that can withstand the elements.
Respect Wildlife
Always, always, always respect wildlife. No pictures of Alaska are worth getting hurt or worse. Carnivores should be 100 yards away to ensure everyone’s safety.
Take Advantage of the Long Days
If you visit Alaska over the summer, you’ll have daylight for about 20 hours of the day. Maximize your time in this great state by taking photos throughout the day and maximizing your golden hour.