Alaska Landscape with Mountain and Stream is a photograph by Phyllis Taylor which was uploaded on June 3rd, 2017.
Alaska Landscape with Mountain and Stream
One view of the magnificent Alaska landscape showing a braided stream, tundra and mountain. This viewpoint shows part of the tundra, one of the many... more
Title
Alaska Landscape with Mountain and Stream
Artist
Phyllis Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
One view of the magnificent Alaska landscape showing a braided stream, tundra and mountain. This viewpoint shows part of the tundra, one of the many seen near the highway running between Fairbanks and Anchorage.
The tundra and taiga covering much of Alaska is a delicate yet thriving ecosystem. Many plants have evolved artfully to deal with its harsh conditions. Underlying permafrost (frozen ground) restricts the topsoil depth and limits tree growth as a result. In spite of the long harsh winter covered by snow, the summer melt is quick and plant life explodes in rapid growth under constant daylight. Many of Alaska's well know mammals live in these habitats
Photograph by Laurel Taylor.
Uploaded
June 3rd, 2017
