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	ANWR: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Photo Highlights Day 13 by Jim M. Goldstein Arctic Refuge Photo Highlights Select A Day Arctic Refuge: Main Arctic Refuge: Day 1 & 2 Arctic Refuge: Day 3 Arctic Refuge: Day 4 Arctic Refuge: Day 5 Arctic Refuge: Day 6 Arctic Refuge: Day 7 Arctic Refuge: Day 8 Arctic Refuge: Day 9 Arctic Refuge: Day 10 Arctic Refuge: Day 11 Arctic Refuge: Day 12 Arctic Refuge: Day 13 Day 13, my last day in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge made a huge impression on me. Up until this time my focus was squarely on capturing the pristine beauty of the environment and wildlife. On this day I had the opportunity to see the impact of man on this unique environment. With in the photo gallery below are images designated with the labels "Landscape Comparison" or "Hand of Man Comparison". Clicking on these images or labels will load a window comparing a scene found deep in the Arctic Refuge and one found in Kaktovik, Alaska. My hope is that this small comparitive sample will exemplify the type of impact man can have in the Arctic with relatively average, but prolonged activity. [Comparisons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 & #7] I welcome you to read my journal entry and of course view my collection of images found below. Day 13 - June 30, 2006 A little too enthusiastic about my images my 12th day in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge carried over to the 13th, staying up until 2:30AM again reviewing and working on them. It was tough not to. Reviewing, sorting and rating images until I was too exhausted to stay up any longer I went to bed. Waking up at 6AM I was very groggy. The long hours and constant activity of hiking and carrying my gear around seems to be taking its toll on me. Not just waking up from the sun, my body was also telling me it... >> more Your Donations Make Articles Like This Possible:     Photo Gallery click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - Lift Off To Kaktovik   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Leaving to Kaktovik   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Mew Gull (Larus canus) click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Adult male semipalmated plover in breeding plumage (Charadrius semipalmatus)   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Adult male semipalmated plover in breeding plumage (Charadrius semipalmatus)   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Alpine Hawksbeard (Crepis nana) click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Coastal Plain Stream   Day 13: View of the Coastal Plain to the fog covered Arctic Ocean   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Alpine Hawksbeard (Crepis nana) with quarter For Scale click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Coastal Plain Aerial View of Braided River   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Polygonal Tundra on the Arctic Coastal Plain   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Polygonal Tundra on the Arctic Coastal Plain (Zoom) click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Aerial View of Coastal Plane to Arctic Ocean and Fog Landscape Comparison   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Approach, Alaska Barrier Islands   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik / Alaska Barrier Islands Shipwreck click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Approach and Arctic Ice Pack   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Airport Approach   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Airport Approach click to enlarge     click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Airport View Panoramic   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Arctic Ocean and Pack Ice   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Waldo Arms Hotel, Kaktovik, Alaska click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Waldo Arms Hotel Interior   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Waldo Arms Hotel Interior   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Waldo Arms Hotel Menu click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13:Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Puddle with Waste Hand Of Man Comparison   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Wildflowers, Alaska Cotton Grass (Eriophorum Scheuchzeri)   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Tanks and Radar click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Rusting Tank Abstract   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Tanks and White Mountain Aven   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Tanks and White Mountain Aven Hand Of Man Comparison click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Tanks and Wooly Lousewort (Pedicularis kanei) Hand Of Man Comparison   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Wildflowers, Cotton Grass (Eriophorum scheucheri)   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Snow Drift Barrier and Camper click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Snow Drift Barrier Reflection In Pond Kaktovik, Alaska Hand Of Man Comparison   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Ice Runoff Hand Of Man Comparison   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Pond Near Town Water Resevoir Hand Of Man Comparison click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Old Cars and auto supplies   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Empty (Kaktovik Tanks)   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - School Bus View Kaktovik, Alaska click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - School Bus View Kaktovik, Alaska   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Playground   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik 99747 click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik 99747   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik View of the Airport   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Bed and Breakfast For Sale click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Pet Photographer Flashback - I had a dog like this Growing Up In Anchorage   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Street View I   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Snow Drift Barrier and Arctic Ocean View click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Street View II   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Street View III   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Street View IV click to enlarge   click to enlarge   click to enlarge Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Street View V   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kaktovik Volunteer Fire Department Runs Practice Drills   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kids Pass The Time In Kaktovik click to enlarge   click to enlarge   Additional Thoughts & Reflections To Be Posted In The Near Future... Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Kids Pass The Time In Kaktovik   Day 13: Arctic Refuge - Flying To Fairbanks In A Fierce Downpour
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