Rivers and lakes around Fairbanks, locked in by thick sheets of surface ice, are just beginning to thaw after a long cold winter. Delta Clearwater River, however, has remained open throughout the cold months, despite frequent extreme sub-zero temperatures. Unlike most rivers which are fed by snow-melt, the 20 mile long Delta Clearwater is supplied by spring water just enough above freezing to hinder the formation of ice. Casey and I camped along its banks on Friday, and even with very low solar activity received a bright, albeit brief showing of aurora over the placid water.
Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM, ISO-800 f/4 @ 15 sec.
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