As you approach the polar regions of the world, you expect to be embraced by ice. The cold winter air invites you as you enter the great blue halls. ...
Black Bear Glare
Seeing a bear is high on the list for most people when visiting Alaska. There are two main types that you will find in the Juneau, AK area: the black ...
Auke Lake Surprise
Auke Lake is a beautiful area to witness a sunrise from. It is a 160-acre lake with the iconic Mendenhall Towers (and Mount McGinnis) as a backdrop. ...
Photographing the Northern Lights – Part 2 – Best Display to Date
It was finally time to photograph the Northern Lights after the 5 hour trek up Mount McGinnis. I must admit that I was a bit tired at this point. ...
Photographing the Northern Lights – Part 1 – The Hike up McGinnis
I love trying to capture unique images of the Northern Lights! The sheer variety of shapes and colors you can see is hard to grasp. If you want to ...
Photographing the Aurora Borealis – Viewing Tips for Alaska
The aurora borealis (northern lights) are one of the most amazing natural phenomena on earth. Period. Having grown up in Alaska, I have had the ...
Talons
The terminus of a glacier takes so many forms. This one reaches out, scraping the land as it slowly retreats. Herbert Glacier was named in 1890 ...
The Shrine
Nestled on a small island in Juneau, Alaska is the Shrine of St. Therese. This is easily one of my favorite sunset locations in Juneau. Especially if ...
McGinnis Part Deux
Mount McGinnis is easily one of my favorite panoramic views. This mountaintop summit overlooks the coastal mountain range in Juneau, Alaska. The peaks ...
Glow – Northern Lights Image
The Northern Lights (or aurora borealis for those that like science-y terms) are one of the most amazing sights on earth. Caused by electrons ...
My name is Peter Nestler and I am a self-taught fine art photographer. I’ve traveled around the world with a jump rope and a camera with the goal of showcasing the beauty this planet has to offer. I specialize in large format, museum quality fine art images. I have also broken 12 Guinness World Records in my spare time.