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MY NEXT CHAPTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Adventures, curios and curiosities


The end of the road, literally
Tuktoyuktuk is only about 160 km from Inuvik and the road was only completed three years ago. It’s not officially part of the Dempster,...
markwlalonde
Sep 29, 20222 min read


The mighty & muddy Dempster Highway, day 2
Left Eagle Plains and it was -3 C. Later when I crossed from the Yukon in the North West Territory it was -6 C. Isn’t it supposed to warm...
markwlalonde
Sep 29, 20221 min read


The mighty & muddy Dempster Highway, Day 1
Starting just outside Dawson City, Yukon, the Dempster runs 840 km to Inuvik on the McKenzie River, North West Territories and a new time...
markwlalonde
Sep 28, 20222 min read


Trials, tribulations and the mundane
The plan was to leave Dawson this morning for Eagle Plains, the halfway point on the Dempster Highway, and then on to Inuvik the...
markwlalonde
Sep 26, 20221 min read


Yes, it's a thing here in Dawson City...
This trip is supposed to be an adventure, so why the heck not “do” the fabled sourtoe cocktail with the assistance of The Captain. I hit...
markwlalonde
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Breath taking
The clouds were laying low here in Dawson City yesterday so I gambled that I could get above them if I went to explore The Top of the...
markwlalonde
Sep 24, 20222 min read


Dawson City, home of a gold rush
A bit of a mix of images from my time here in Dawson City. I have been back to Dredge #4 twice now and will likely go back at least once...
markwlalonde
Sep 24, 20221 min read


It's a very dirty trip
Between gravel roads, dirt roads, muddy roads and rain the SUV is looking a little sad. At the same time, there is art to be found on the...
markwlalonde
Sep 23, 20221 min read


The hills are golden
Math, not my strongest field. Finally figured out today why the navigation system is telling me that the day’s driving is 8, 9 or even 10...
markwlalonde
Sep 22, 20222 min read


Some roads are not for the faint of heart, but the view is worth it
Woke up to frost on the car yesterday morning in Dease Lake. Hopefully that means fewer bugs. 112 km of gravel road to Telegraph Creek. I...
markwlalonde
Sep 20, 20222 min read


Some days the road is long, and odd
Close to eight hours to get to Dease Lake last night. No wildlife, not a lot of traffic but plenty of p/u trucks with quad trailers...
markwlalonde
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Bucket list, set to music
So far it’s been a road trip with some amazing sights, bad coffee, interesting people and an eclectic selection of music including Joni...
markwlalonde
Sep 19, 20223 min read


On the road to Gingolx, formerly called Kincolith
Detoured to the mouth of the Nass River and the Pacific on rainy morning. Stopped to shoot some pods gone to seed, and the rotting fish...
markwlalonde
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Why it pays to get up early
Second day on the road I was up and on the road early. Eager to get going and see what I could see along the way. And there it was, mist...
markwlalonde
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Nass Valley and Nisga's Lisims Territory
A little over 260 years ago Canada's most recent volcanic eruption happened in this valley. Most of the valley was covered in lava. Fires...
markwlalonde
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Yet another lesson learned
Thought I was being smart last night as I took a memory card from my camera for later editing. Put card in pocket, left camera in car....
markwlalonde
Sep 15, 20221 min read


A day in the life
It's a photography road trip. I should know that and have my cameras on the seat beside me ready to go - one with a telephoto for...
markwlalonde
Sep 13, 20221 min read


First image on the trip
Photography, like anything, is chock full of tips to share. "Take the lens cap off, Dummy!" being one of the original tips. One I try to...
markwlalonde
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Every journey begins with the first step
Left the house a little after 8 am to begin the journey to Tuktoyuktuk by first stopping for new tires. It's going to take several days...
markwlalonde
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Planning. What a pain.
Heading off tomorrow on my trip to Tuktoyuktuk and there is much to do yet. Bit of a vapor lock in my brain and I made an error in a few...
markwlalonde
Sep 11, 20221 min read
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