I went on my semi-annual pilgrimage to Alaska, and while there took a day trip to Katmai National Park and did some photography.

Here's a few shots on the trip out. It was very hazy due to fires in the area, and on the way back, I could smell smoke even though we were flying at 5,000 feet of altitude.

Lifting off from Lake Hood


Iliamna Volcano (not active)


I'm not sure what mountain this is, but the cool part is we were flying a Cessna 206 and winding through a pass with mountains on either side


Yours truly in the back. I took this to show the mountains in the background out the window, where we're clearly lower than them as we're flying through the pass


A green valley


Another mountain I don't know the name of

And now, da bearsz....











Looks like this guy was in a fight or something, but at least he got a fish

And one more batch of pics



Waiting for a fish


Going after a fish


Bear fight!




Still waiting...


The larger view


Getting impatient...


Here comes one!


Got it!

Very nice photos Mr Cartwright.How close to the bears did you get,I presume you had at least a 400mm lens?

Spectacular pics!

One of my dreams has always been to fly bush planes in Alaska. I would still jump on it without hesitating if I got the chance!

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing.

Awesome pics!

Stunning pictures ! Alaska with terrain enhancement addons is still my favourite place to fly in M$FS. Was yours a floatplane version of the Cessna 206 ? If so, that's just the dream man !

Cheers

Nico

Great stuff there Ken!

Outstanding pics Ken.