Alaska winter sky

[RayFromAlaska]

I took this photo during my lunch hour not too far from where I work. I decided to to enhance the photo too much, because "Auto Levels" would change the natural shades of pink-which is what my eye saw that day-to unnatural shades of blue. However, I highlighted the shadows to illuminate the tree in front of the camera.

The shades of pink (or blue) are a natural occurrence during the winter months in Alaska, and usually happen at down and dusk.

[LeeIs]

Great colours and mood Ray! Very serene. I'm looking forward to see more of your Alaska shots.

[RayFromAlaska]

Great colours and mood Ray! Very serene. I'm looking forward to see more of your Alaska shots.

Glad you like it. I will post some more in the near future. Believe it or not, the colors you see in the photo are natural. The clouds reflect a shades of pink as the sun breaks through. Sometimes the color changes to shades of blue.

[chicago]

that is really nice.

[GB1]

VERY beautiful shot!

Where's Santa now........

[ken1953]

I've been to Fairbanks twice, both times in late fall...When you mentioned the pinks in the sky, I thought back and remember seeing these colors many times when I was up there. One of these days I hope to do a late spring/early summer trip. Very beautiful capture...you have done the Alaskan sky justice...
look forward to many more.
Ken

[dbutler]

Absolutely beautiful! What are the little lights around where the trash bin is?

[readingr]

Outstanding, I can feel that clean crisp winter, wish I was there.

Roger