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Denali National Park

June 3, 2013 by Justin Balog 6 Comments

This is about 1/2 way into Denali National Park. Something I’ve noticed about National Parks…you can’t go wrong. I’ve been to a bunch, and the folks that design these places make it really easy to see mind blowing kick butt stuff. That being said, in Denali, they need to do something about the weather. In those clouds somewhere is a Mt. McKinley and it would probably be about 3 times taller than the other mountains. Can you imagine what that would be like? Have you ever seen it? I’d love to hear about it.

Hope you had a great weekend and we will see you back here tomorrow!

Filed Under: Alaska, Denali, Nikon 80-200 D 2.8, Nikon D700, Travel

USA Pro Challenge Stage 5

January 16, 2013 by Justin Balog 1 Comment

I spent yesterday putting the finishing touches on my next book. I’m really excited about it, so much so I couldn’t help but share a photo with you. The book is close to complete. I just sent the next version off to my co-author last night so our editor should have it at by the end of the week!

Filed Under: Nikon 80-200 D 2.8, Nikon D700, USA Pro Cycling Challenge 2012

USA Pro Challenge – Stage 6

August 25, 2012 by Justin Balog 1 Comment

Today was a beautiful day of cycling. It was probably one of the most beautiful I have ever witnessed. I have many images to share, which I will in due time. However, it is this image that tells the tale of today’s stage. George Bennett suffered today. He put his body through suffering that many of us will never experience. He did so not for individual glory, but for the glory of his team.
In light of recent stories, I wanted to share with you the cycling I know. The cycling where one man endures pain beyond comprehension only to help his team achieve its goal.

Filed Under: Nikon 80-200 D 2.8, Nikon D700, USA Pro Cycling Challenge 2012

The Tour de France!

July 9, 2012 by Justin Balog 12 Comments

I hope you all had a great weekend! I was busy trying to get my gallery online to make it easier for you to buy a print if you see something you like. I’ll get to that later this week. For now…..it is that time of year again! I’m not much of a football guy, but it’s basically like watching the Superbowl ever yday for 3 weeks in July.

Today’s Photo is of Levi Leipheimer in the final time trial of the 2010 TDF. He is competing in this year’s tour, but because he was hit by a car earlier this season, his form is suffering. I hope he does well in today’s time trial, he’s a nice guy and I’d like to see him succeed.

Here is a movie I shot while visiting the Tour in 2010. You might have seen it, but I break it out every year around this time!

Filed Under: Bordeaux, Cycling, France, Moving Pictures, Nik Software, Nikon 80-200 D 2.8, Nikon D700, One Click, Tour De France, Travel

Alaska – Part I

March 19, 2012 by Justin Balog 4 Comments

Howdy! I hope you all had a great weekend. It was beautiful here in CO so I was able to get some good miles in on the bike. I posted a question asking our Facebook fans what they would like to see Monday. The response was overwhelmingly, ALASKA! So much so, I decided to spend the entire week on images from Alaska. If you ever visit, it will become very clear that Alaska is still wild. You will see grizzly, reindeer, eagles and yes whales! You will see whales breaching as if they were trout feeding on a hatch. The place is amazing, and I’m looking forward to sharing what I discovered with you.

Today’s Image

I shot this image on a photo safari in Juneau bay. Watching these whales from a small boat, is an experience you won’t forget. As the whales approach, you begin to observe their timing and estimate where they will surface. Sometimes you get it right, sometimes they surprise you and surface right alongside the boat. The wildlife commission keeps detailed records of whale flukes and uses them to track their migrations. Many of the whales in Juneau return here every year. They even have records of one whale returning for the last thirty years. These creatures are amazing, and can teach us the wonders of the ocean if we are willing to listen.

Here is the boat we were operating out of.