Horseback Riding in Alaska!

Ron NiebruggeAlaska, Photos, Travel 6 Comments

Brianna Bardason horseback riding in Seward, Alaska.

Breanna Bardason horseback riding in Seward, Alaska.

For years now I have been hearing about the wonderful scenery along the trail used by Bardy Trail Rides.  It was one of those things I had always intended to photograph, but summer would get busy and I would never get around to it.

This year, Breanna gave me a call two weeks ago to give me a heads up on how great the wildflowers were looking, and I decided then I would head out there the very next nice day for some photography for her business and mine.  Well, last night we finally got that nice weather!

I really haven’t spent any time around horses so I’m really not a “horse person”, but even this non horse person thought her trail ride looked awesome!  Great scenery, stream crossings, wildflowers and wildlife including active bald eagle nests!  Even though you are right in the Seward City limits you wouldn’t know it.  Eventually the ride takes you out to some wonderful ocean views.

So if you find yourself in Seward with a couple of extra hours – I highly recommend Bardy Trail Rides!

Canon Rebel T2i Review

Ron NiebruggeEquipment, Photos 30 Comments

Dahlia photo with a Canon Rebel T2i and 100 Macro at f/11, 1/15 second and ISO 100.

Dahlia photo with a Canon Rebel T2i and 100 Macro at f/11, 1/15 second and ISO 100.

I have been in the market for another camera body – I have a couple of projects where I need HD video, and I wouldn’t mind having a backup to my every day camera, the Canon 1Ds III.  As reliable as my camera has been – it would look bad as a professional photographer to have a camera break and not have some backup option, especially on assignment.  I was considering a 5D II or a 1D IV, but really didn’t want to spend that much money.  Then I noticed the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i (Canon 550).Read More

Aialik Landscapes

Ron NiebruggeAlaska, Kenai Fjords, Photos, Travel 5 Comments

An Aialik lagoon, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

An Aialik lagoon, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

Our recent weather pattern has been bringing us our fair share of rain – that can happen during the summer, hopefully we will see a little more sunshine soon!

Cataract Cove

Ron NiebruggeAlaska, Kenai Fjords, Photos, Travel 8 Comments

Cataract Cove, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

Cataract Cove, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska.

Although it is hard to photograph, I love this cove!  The cove is surrounded by 500 to 1,000 foot high granite walls covered waterfalls that drop straight into the ocean – it is an amazing sight and sound.  Not only are there lots of waterfalls, but we also spotted a number of mountain goats.