renault Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Cheers R Orbx NA Alaska Mesh Utqiagvik (Barrow) , Alaska (find it on a map to see how far away it is ). A hint - it's about 500 km north of the Arctic circle. Current temp at time of posting -3C The predominant land in this part of the world is tundra, which sits on top of permafrost. Although it can be upwards of 1300 ft deep in some areas, Climate change and warming of the Arctic eventually leading to melting of the permafrost is a major concern. Utgiagvik, is the largest city on the Alaska North Slope and in 2017 had a population of approximately 4400. It experiences Polar Night which lasts from November to January when the sun never comes above the horizon. However in mid May, the sun doesn't set for about 2 1/2 months (24 hr daylight) so there is compensation . I had a friend at work who grew up in this part of the world. He said in the summer, children would sometimes play until they got exhausted and just curled up on the ground. The elders and adults in the community kept a careful watch on them all, and when this happened would collect them and either return them to home or sometimes they woke up at a friends. My friend Bernard, said that this was often the best part, because their breakfasts were always better than his mom's It is surrounded by tundra and is not accessible by road. It is home to the Iñupiat people, and many scientists who come to study arctic weather conditions. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Great background story Pete, those shots capture that northern twilight lighting. I can jump into those shots and get the feeling of being in that remarkable part of the world. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Tremendous shots Pete , I fly alot out of the great freeware Barrow airport for MSFS . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Interesting background info and good screenshots to go with it Pete. I bet there are some pretty strong winds up there most of the time, which I can only assume make taking off and landing a real hoot Cheers! Landon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Awesome shots Pete, looks like real photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Ken Hall said: Great background story Pete, those shots capture that northern twilight lighting. I can jump into those shots and get the feeling of being in that remarkable part of the world. Thanks Ken. I know that you are looking forward to summer, but for us in northern climes this is what lies before us. The light this far north is truly magical at this time of year. It makes one realize how diverse and beautiful our world truly is. With all the problems facing us at the moment, we tend to forget that there are so many things that we truly should be thankful for and continue to enjoy. See you Cheers Pete 1 hour ago, BradB said: Tremendous shots Pete , I fly alot out of the great freeware Barrow airport for MSFS . Ah then you know all about this part of the world. The first thing I did when I started the engine was to pull the heater knobs straight out. I know its just a sim of the real thing, but it still made me feel quite cosy Cheers & thanks Pete 1 hour ago, Sniper31 said: Interesting background info and good screenshots to go with it Pete. I bet there are some pretty strong winds up there most of the time, which I can only assume make taking off and landing a real hoot Cheers! Landon Thanks Landon Ah, yes the wind. From the time I was old enough to understand I was told about the wind especially in the winter and how dangerous it could be when it was very cold. Growing up it never bothered me that much though. Now ..... well a different story entirely. If I can't go from my heated house to my heated garage and into my car ..... well I ain't going out !! Cheers Pete 22 minutes ago, lifejogger said: Awesome shots Pete, looks like real photos. Thank you John. I very much appreciate your comment. Color fidelity is as much my hobby as is flight simulation. It's nice when I can get things to come together nicely. And I keep learning so much about the nuisances of color science We truly are in the best of times Cheers and thank you Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfox Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Very nice. Very nicely captures the look of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mac Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Great info, great pics! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 16 hours ago, Bullfox said: Very nice. Very nicely captures the look of snow. Thank you There are some really interesting places in or world to explore Cheers Pete 7 hours ago, John Mac said: Great info, great pics! John. Thank you JM See you Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Loved the story and pictures Pete. The wind reminds me of my stay on Adak Island out towards the western end of the Aleutian Island chain. We always referred to the wind as the "hawk". It always blew sometimes mild other times like a Willy Waw! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Nice story and shots Pete, well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 a so great light...perfectly clear blue sky and wonderful icy earth ... and sure that's a personal plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Pete if you like to fly also with a full of (very beautiful) stickers plane (great painting from inuit people), this livery could suit to you over this frozen icy world https://flightsim.to/file/3456/savage-cub-c-kjrk-poste-de-la-baleine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 great shots there Pete, so real, need to get me jacket... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 10:04 PM, Rob Abernathy said: Loved the story and pictures Pete. The wind reminds me of my stay on Adak Island out towards the western end of the Aleutian Island chain. We always referred to the wind as the "hawk". It always blew sometimes mild other times like a Willy Waw! Thanks Rob I am pleased you enjoyed them I remember growing up further south from here , in the winter it would be absolutely brilliant sunshine , -25 to -30C , with a wind and we wouldn't be let outside to play because for a child it was very dangerous because of the wind chill. This is one of the times when I think simulation offers some real advantages. Cheers and thanks for the comments Pete On 10/13/2021 at 3:48 AM, adambar said: Nice story and shots Pete, well done! Thanks Adam Cheers Pete 11 hours ago, jean marc said: a so great light...perfectly clear blue sky and wonderful icy earth ... and sure that's a personal plane Thanks JM 11 hours ago, jean marc said: Pete if you like to fly also with a full of (very beautiful) stickers plane (great painting from inuit people), this livery could suit to you over this frozen icy world https://flightsim.to/file/3456/savage-cub-c-kjrk-poste-de-la-baleine Oh yes!! That is magic. I will download it. Watch this space ! Thank you for the kind comments and the link Cheers Pete 2 hours ago, wain71 said: great shots there Pete, so real, need to get me jacket... Thanks Wayne Its what winters can be like where I live. Beautiful sunlight and colder than the dickens or on a hot and humid day, have a look again. It will make you feel cooler Its a very flexible screenshot ... Cheers Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renault Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 16 hours ago, jean marc said: Pete if you like to fly also with a full of (very beautiful) stickers plane (great painting from inuit people), this livery could suit to you over this frozen icy world https://flightsim.to/file/3456/savage-cub-c-kjrk-poste-de-la-baleine You are right JM @jean marc... It is a fantastic livery and very appropriate for this part of the world .... Hope you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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