Mark Conlin Photography | Alaska Salmon

Salmon & Shark Tagging in Alaska
In July & August of 2000, I travelled to Prince William Sound, Alaska to photograph a National Marine Fisheries Service research program. They were tagging and releasing Salmon sharks to gain an understanding of their movement patterns.

After two weeks on the boat, I flew to Kodiak Island to shoot salmon. The only problem was the Pink salmon run was two weeks late. So, while I waited, I photographed a great minus tide sequence and Kodiak’s abundant marine life. The salmon finally arrived and I shot until my hands turned blue.