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A few years back I took a cruise to Alaska. Of course, this state is known for it's amazing scenery which I have hundreds of photo that simply don't do it justice. Nonetheless, this shot is one of my favorites from the entire trip and Skagway was my most enjoyable place to explore...hiking part of the Yukon Trail and getting to do a little river rafting. There were excellent tour guides here that shared great information and personal stories. FUN FACT THAT STUCK WITH ME...Did you know that there are no facilities in Skagway for women to have babies...they have to go to Juneau for their last trimester. Yikes!
Anyway, back to the photo I am submitting. I shot this right after we got off the boat. The goal of the cruise line is for you to spend all of your money in the shops near the docking place because THEY OWN A MAJORITY OF THE SHOPS!!! Capitalism at its best! They even have seminars on the boat to help you find the best deals...aren't they so helpful? ;)
Ok...focus, Sam...back to the photo! This building was obviously not owned by the cruise line, isn't it cool?...so textural! I took the shot from a funky angle and caught this funky gal walking by. I really love the bell shape that her skirt is making. I just wanted to know about her and who she was talking to on the phone. Life in Skagway is not for the faint at heart so I am certain she had stories to tell. But, alas, I didn't take the time to interview her because I was on a tight schedule and nature was calling my name.
I hope in enjoy this little slice of Skagway history as much as I do!
©S.A.M., 2012 (Some Artistic Musings / Samantha J. Barnes)
Shot with a Canon PowerShot S5 IS
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