Photos of Juneau

Humpback

A humpback whale breaches the surface of Alaska's Stephens Passage south of Juneau.

A humpback whale breaches the surface of Alaska’s Stephens Passage south of Juneau.

We Come in Peace

The visitors' center at Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska, resembles a UFO that has landed atop a rocky outcropping.

The visitors’ center at Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska, resembles a UFO that has landed atop a rocky outcropping.

The Rocky Beach

The rocky beach of an inlet on Favorite Channel near Juneau, Alaska.

The rocky beach of an inlet on Favorite Channel near Juneau, Alaska.

Late Evening in Alaska

The last light of day on Alaska's Stephens Passage and Admiralty Island near Juneau.

The last light of day on Alaska’s Stephens Passage and Admiralty Island near Juneau.

Just Hanging

The Mount Roberts Tramway dangles over the forest in Juneau, Alaska.

The Mount Roberts Tramway dangles over the forest in Juneau, Alaska.

Sunset Over Glass Peninsula

The sun sets on the mountainous terrain of the Glass Peninsula on Alaska's Admiralty Island south of Juneau.

The sun sets on the mountainous terrain of the Glass Peninsula on Alaska’s Admiralty Island south of Juneau.

Juneau Waterfront

A panoramic view of Juneau, Alaska's waterfront.

A panoramic view of Juneau, Alaska’s waterfront.

The Cross in the Forest

A cross on a monument at the Shrine of Saint Thérèse near Juneau, Alaska.

A cross on a monument at the Shrine of Saint Thérèse near Juneau, Alaska.

Rocks Offshore

Rocks along the shore line of Favorite Channel near Juneau, Alaska.

Rocks along the shore line of Favorite Channel near Juneau, Alaska.

Gastineau Sunset

The sun sets on Juneau, Alaska, and the Gastineau Channel.

The sun sets on Juneau, Alaska, and the Gastineau Channel.

Going Under

A humpback whale dives under the surface of a bay near Juneau, Alaska.

A humpback whale dives under the surface of a bay near Juneau, Alaska.

Eagle in the Forest

A bald eagle perches on a branch in a forest near Juneau, Alaska.

A bald eagle perches on a branch in a forest near Juneau, Alaska.

Golden Haze

The golden sunlight of early morning cuts through the haze over Stephens Passage near Juneau, Alaska.

The golden sunlight of early morning cuts through the haze over Stephens Passage near Juneau, Alaska.

Hazy Island at Dawn

The morning sun lights up the sky beyond the mountain peaks of Alaska's Kuiu Island as seen from Chatham Strait, south of Juneau.

The morning sun lights up the sky beyond the mountain peaks of Alaska’s Kuiu Island as seen from Chatham Strait, south of Juneau.

Leaving Auke Bay

Sailing from Auke Bay towards Favorite Channel on an overcast day in Juneau, Alaska.

Sailing from Auke Bay towards Favorite Channel on an overcast day in Juneau, Alaska.

The Trees on the Shore

Trees grow on Alaska's Admiralty Island, south of Juneau.

Trees grow on Alaska’s Admiralty Island, south of Juneau.

The Sunrise Beyond the Islands

The sun rises behind mountainous islands in Alaska's Frederick Sound, southwest of Juneau.

The sun rises behind mountainous islands in Alaska’s Frederick Sound, southwest of Juneau.

A Dreary Day to Go Fishing

A fishing boat motors through a channel near Juneau, Alaska on a cold, overcast day.

A fishing boat motors through a channel near Juneau, Alaska on a cold, overcast day.

Hanging Out on A Buoy

A group of Steller sea lions rest on a buoy near Juneau, Alaska.

A group of Steller sea lions rest on a buoy near Juneau, Alaska.

Misty Dawn

Misty early-morning fog enshrouds islands as the sun rises over Stephens Passage near Juneau, Alaska.

Misty early-morning fog enshrouds islands as the sun rises over Stephens Passage near Juneau, Alaska.