The Chilkats on an early spring day. Photo by Kerry Howard

The Chilkats on an early spring day. Photo by Kerry Howard

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

The Empire is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant life. Send your photos to: Outdoors Editor, outdoors@juneauempire.com. For all photos include the name of the photographer, a description of what is shown in the picture, when it was taken and any other pertinent information.

Juneau has rain, but we also have rainbows. Photo by Kerry Howard

Juneau has rain, but we also have rainbows. Photo by Kerry Howard

Amid dead winter grass, a harbinger of spring along Bridge State Park trail. Photo by Denise Carroll

Amid dead winter grass, a harbinger of spring along Bridge State Park trail. Photo by Denise Carroll

A Great Blue Heron is determined to find a fish for dinner. Photo by Denise Carroll

A Great Blue Heron is determined to find a fish for dinner. Photo by Denise Carroll

Beautiful and bountiful color in a downtown garden. Photo by Denise Carroll

Beautiful and bountiful color in a downtown garden. Photo by Denise Carroll

A Sapsucker is seen out the road. Photo by Kenneth Gill

A Sapsucker is seen out the road. Photo by Kenneth Gill

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