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Sunrise, Merkoryuk Alaska

This was taken very early during the long Alaskan sunrise over the Inuit Village of Merkoryuk, Alaska. The village is the very last one still thriving on Nunivak Island, about thirty five miles off the west coast of Alaska. The photo depicts the morning sun striking a row of colorful houses very near the village "boat boneyard".

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Merkoryuk, Al, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Brady Linkous