Don't let people tell you that Alaska only has two seasons: autumn is definitely one of the most underrated things about that great state. Though it is admittedly short, it crams enough spectacular scenery into the month of September to make sure that it counts. Likewise, It's not uncommon to see people trying to squeeze every last drop out of that un-snow-laded month - they're clearly trying to make fall count for them too. Among them is this angler I saw in the Susitna River, maybe trying to land himself a straggling salmon that hadn't already turned bright red. Or, perhaps more likely, he was simply using the fishing as an excuse to get out there and enjoy a stunning late autumn day in the state that does nothing by half-measures.

Nikon D50 | 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX | f/8 | 1/250 sec | 38mm | manual mode