Highland Haven The Lodge at Hatcher Pass
by Kyle Lavey
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Highland Haven The Lodge at Hatcher Pass
Artist
Kyle Lavey
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Photograph - Photograph
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Amid the zenith of an Alaskan summer, I found myself standing atop the verdant embrace of Hatcher Pass. The midday sun, unrelenting in its climb, bathed the valley below in a luminous cascade of light. Here, the passage of time seemed to slow, allowing each blade of grass, each whispering wind to resonate with clarity.
From this elevated perch, the valley stretched out like a living tapestry woven with threads of green and earthen hues, punctuated by the rustic charm of scattered lodges that lay nestled in nature's fold. The air was alive with the warmth of the season, carrying the scent of wildflowers that danced gently in the breeze.
With my camera in hand, I sought to capture not just the visual splendor before me, but the very essence of the Alaskan spirit—the boundless freedom, the raw beauty, and the sense of solitude that the wilderness imparts. This photograph, taken from the mountain's vantage, is a celebration of the land's midsummer song, a symphony of light, color, and life converging in a single, serene moment at Hatcher Pass.
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August 5th, 2013
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