Fresh specimens from the Mendenhall Wetlands, courtesy of Casey Kelley, plus several nice winter's turds he photographed in his capacity as a reporter for KTOO. What did you do at work today?

I call this one, after Manet, "Luncheon in the Grass."

From in front of the Douglas Post Office, with a view across Gastineau Channel at a Thane avalanche chute.

Alaska: What an Awesome Place to Take a Dump

Soaring mountains, turquoise glaciers, moss-encrusted forests, iridescent aquamarine waters... Alaska offers some stunningly beautiful spots to take a dump. Why else would some of its most beautiful spots be so littered with poop?

Welcome to Dog Turds of Alaska, celebrating the Great Alaskan Dog Turd, from the tiniest terrier to the mightiest malamute.

We need your help to compile our guide. Please send your Alaska-themed dog turd photos to geoff@geoffkirsch.com. The more breathtaking the surroundings, the better. Please be sure to include the date and location, for those so moved to check it out live.