Polychrome View

The shuttle buses in Denali National Park stop constantly for wildlife, this is one of the few stops that is made purely for the view. Braded rivers, kettle ponds, and glacial erratics dot the valley. This was one of the only days I've been there that the glaciers were visible.

From the Polychrome Overlook

Red and yellow foliage on the open tundra surrounding the Toklat River in Denali National Park and Preserve. The snow was gleaming, much lower than previous years I've been in the park in early September. What a beautiful sight! https://www.facebook.com/lwpetersenphotography http://www.lwpetersenphotography.com

Night At Polychrome

Multiple braided streams flow out of glaciers toward the East Fork of the Toklat River in the mountains south of Polychrome Pass. Denali National Park, Alaska - Shortly after Midnight in May.

Dall Sheep

Dall sheep grazing near Polychrome Pass in Denali National Park & Preserve.

Ptarmigan

In mixed winter/summer plumage. Denali National Park

Dall Sheep and Gyr Falcon Encounter at Polychrome

Pond Reflection

Mt. Pendleton in the Clouds

Taken from Polychrome Pass.

Ptarmigan

Mt. Pendleton

Mt. Pendleton over the Plains of Murie.

Dall Sheep

Hoary Marmot

Cub following mom

Finally. The cub showed way to much interest in us.

Polychrome Overlook

The shuttle buses in Denali National Park stop constantly for wildlife, this is one of the few stops that is made purely for the view. Braded rivers, kettle ponds, and glacial erratics dot the valley. This was one of the only days I've been there that the glaciers were visible. (Full version in my landscapes gallery: http://photos.lwpetersen.com/Nature/Landscapes/i-BLs5SGd)

Polychrome Changing Colors

Polychrome Overlook

Fall Coming to Polychrome

Red fireweed dots the still green landscape at the Polychrome Overlook

Polychrome Colors

From the Polychrome Overlook in Denali National Park

Reds and Yellows

View north at the Polychrome Overlook

Polychrome Mountains

Polychrome Overlook

The polychrome area (overlook and pass) is a popular spot along the Park Road for good reason. It's pretty spectacular in the fall.

Pond in the Tundra

At the Polychrome Overlook

Gorgeous Color

Fall colors on the tundra landscape north of the Polychrome Overlook in Denali National Park.