Today December 6, 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. As I posted in an earlier blog entry my visit there this past Summer with my friend Carl Donohue of Alaskan Alpine Treks had a profound effect on me. Bluntly stated, it needs to be preserved and remain untouched by oil and gas extraction. It would be wonderful if President Obama would make ANWR a National Monument. It certainly deserves it. It truly is a special place. I have include a few more images, and if you would like to see more you can go to my ANWR Gallery on Photoshelter.
Stephen Weaver Photography/Earth Systems Imaging : The Art of the Landscape 
Your photos are awesome and breathtaking! Love them!
One place on the planet I just have to visit!