I’ve decided to face up to the fact that I will never, ever, ever get around to blogging about my trip to Alaska last summer. But there’s no reason we can’t enjoy a few wildlife photos, some of which are certain to brighten your day.

Below, a selection of snapshots from Alaska, including otter, caribou, a whale, a puffin, and a tiny herd of Dall sheep. My favorite photo is the final one: a slouching bear who looks like a character from a Miyazaki film.