Whew. Every summer, life in Kodiak, Alaska ramps up: My husband Marty and I run an oceanfront B&B and host about 100 tours on our boat in the form of wildlife viewing/photo trips. As the chief cook and bottle washer, I have great views for doing dishes). But I haven’t always cooked, scrubbed toilets, grown kale salads, and photographed for a living. I’ll explain.
The July/August issue of Alaska Magazine printed a photo essay of my work, showing the beauty that abounds on Kodiak Island. The photo essay, called “A Life at Sea,” is a play on words you see, because I once worked as an Able-Bodied Seaman and later as a 3rd Mate (Merchant Marine Officer) aboard research ships and tugs.
Even then, my camera helped me describe to friends and family back home what it was like to spend 6 to 8 months at sea. I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved taking the photos.
BY THE WAY: If you’re thinking about traveling to Kodiak Island, be sure to visit the Discover Kodiak visitor website.
I’m Marion Owen. I work, relax, and love life in Kodiak, Alaska. I’ve worked on research ships, created photographs that hang in The Smithsonian, given up cheese and meat, and enjoy watching bumblebees and snowflakes. And somewhere along the line, I co-authored the New York Times bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul. I’m learning how to not do too much. To be authentic, embrace joy, and not burn the oatmeal.
Thank you for being here,
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Charlotte Moore
July 31, 2016 at 3:37 AMHow wonderful for them to feature you and your work…how thankful I am to know you and call you a friend. Hope to see you in August! Happy Sunday Love Charlotte
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marionowen
July 31, 2016 at 4:24 PMAnd I look forward to seeing YOU. Hope the photography is going well. Remember to keep it simple. Blessings to you, Marion
roguewave1
July 30, 2016 at 3:51 PMOh Marion, Beautiful :))
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marionowen
July 31, 2016 at 4:25 PMAs are you, Kate. Inspirations abound everywhere. Love and hugs, Marion