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06/22/2005 03:38:39 PM · #1 |
I am going on a 7 day cruise to alaska this friday and i plan on spending lots of time on the deck with my camera. does anyone have any suggestions that will help me capture some great photos. and has anyone been on this cruise to tell me what to expect.
thanks
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06/22/2005 03:54:48 PM · #2 |
Snow is very difficult to photograph well!
Don't forget a polarizer and bring grad filters if you have them.
(A tripod isn't much help when shooting from a moving boat so speed up your shutter speeds accordingly).
Hang on....buckle-up....keep both hands inside the boat and have fun.
I would like to see some of your pictures when you return!
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06/22/2005 04:02:20 PM · #3 |
This article will come in handy when trying to determine the right exposure for snow, or anything else that is lighter or darker than medium.
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06/22/2005 04:03:46 PM · #4 |
Wake up early so you can get the prime spots.
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06/22/2005 04:10:06 PM · #5 |
| Even in the summer, it can get cold when you are near the glaciers. Make sure you have plenty of spare batteries and keep them close to your body so they will stay warm. |
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06/22/2005 04:18:16 PM · #6 |
Be careful of water spray. Salt water is NOT your camera's friend.
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06/22/2005 04:22:49 PM · #7 |
Take a big bucket! No, not to stand on...:)
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06/22/2005 04:29:06 PM · #8 |
You will likely see things that you want to get multiple shots suitable to be pieced together for panoramas. For this to work best, be sure that you pick an exposure setting and use it manually for the three or four or more shote that you want to combine.
Other than that, stay behind the railing. |
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06/22/2005 05:08:19 PM · #9 |
Bring the 18-55 and 75-300 lenses and the filters mentioned already. It is really not the movement of the ship, as they are pretty stable, it is the vibration. Using a monopod or tripod on deck just transmits that vibration to the camera. As said before higher shuuter speeds are needed so you will likely have to up the ISO.
If you really want to be on deck often bring rain gear. And a rain hood or bag for the camera and lens. I use a Kata Elements Cover and it works well, even holds big lenses. You can buy them at many photo stores.
Have fun!
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06/22/2005 05:12:56 PM · #10 |
Advice from an arctic dweller: Sleep during the day, photograph during the night. Or should I say "night"?
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06/22/2005 05:19:34 PM · #11 |
I went on an Alaskan Cruise about 4 years ago. Amazing trip! I get seasick but was not bothered for the most part on this trip because it was the inside passage - you don't go very far from land at all. Much more difficult was being on land - your body takes a while to stop rocking!
Best moment - the 8 hour side trip in a small boat (30' fishing boat) to Tracy Arm. Just me, my husband, the captain, and a 'first mate.' We ate lunch in silence a 100 yards from a glacier. Saw bears, mountain goats, whales...
Biggest regret - didn't walk on a glacier.
Have a great time - its worth every penny!
d
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06/23/2005 09:34:09 AM · #12 |
Thank you all for your great tip. I will use them all. up the shuter speed. and no tripod on deck keep the salt water off and wake up early for glorious shots.
thaks
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