Jason Mackey Cutting Ribbon for Iditarod 2023 (Photo: David Poyzer)

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  In the case of Iditarod photos, a person could study a picture for a very long time and find something new the next time around.  Throughout the race, photographers David Poyzer and Siri Raitto will be populating the race photo gallery.  There are two places to access their incredible photos.  The easiest is using the Photo Gallery button on the right hand margin of the Iditarod front page.  The not so obvious option is found under Race Center – Iditarod Photo Gallery.  As photos become available, Eye on the Trail will share a few daily for you to appreciate and create your own narrative, perhaps more that 1,000 words.  Enjoy these from the Ceremonial start.

Words are spoken between KattiJo Deeter and her dog through eye contact while harnessing.

KettiJo Deeter Harnesses for Ceremonial Start (Photo: David Poyzer)

Emily Robinson, Jr. Champion Emily Robinson leads off the Ceremonial Start with a Mackey designee in her sled.

Jr. Champion Emily Robinson Carries Honorary Musher (Photo: David Poyzer)

Jessie Royer catches the trip down 4th Avenue on video.

Jessie Royer Catches the Action on Video (Photo: David Poyzer)

KattiJo Defter connects with her leaders seconds before she takes the trail through downtown Anchorage.

KattiJo Defter Talks to Leaders (Photo: David Poyzer)