Alaska cruise - I
Aug 20, 2022 13:05:25 #
Alaska is a photographic paradise. I particularly like the mountain at Juneau. Love #2 with one fluking and two blown'.
About the overcast skies FWIW, I can't speak to Alaska's inside passage, but I can tell you my experience from having lived near Fairbanks for four years. Skies in Fairbanks (and most of the mainland) tended to be bright and sunny in May and June. July, August, and September were perennially overcast such that one could rarely see the high mountain tops. We had mostly clear skies going to Antarctica early in the season. Our friends who went late in the season were plagued with overcast skies. I guess that is too late to help you.
About the overcast skies FWIW, I can't speak to Alaska's inside passage, but I can tell you my experience from having lived near Fairbanks for four years. Skies in Fairbanks (and most of the mainland) tended to be bright and sunny in May and June. July, August, and September were perennially overcast such that one could rarely see the high mountain tops. We had mostly clear skies going to Antarctica early in the season. Our friends who went late in the season were plagued with overcast skies. I guess that is too late to help you.
Aug 20, 2022 13:09:40 #
Aug 20, 2022 13:13:53 #
Hereford wrote:
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We always tried to get there around the 4th of July. The skies in the inner passage and associated weather were always changing. Some days were rainy, some just cloudy, some bright and sunny and some a mix of all. I just did what I could to get the action. As the saying goes, a 10% keeper rate ain’t bad.
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Aug 20, 2022 13:21:20 #
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Aug 20, 2022 14:08:09 #
Hereford wrote:
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Thanks for your kind words. We went in May before and will not go this late again, but the photography instruction and company made for a great trip.
Aug 20, 2022 14:08:40 #
jack schade wrote:
Too bad about the weather. Nice images anyway.
Jack
Jack
Thanks, Jack, it is hard to get a bad shot there.
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Aug 20, 2022 14:09:45 #
pmorin wrote:
We always tried to get there around the 4th of July. The skies in the inner passage and associated weather were always changing. Some days were rainy, some just cloudy, some bright and sunny and some a mix of all. I just did what I could to get the action. As the saying goes, a 10% keeper rate ain’t bad.
You are correct, Pete. Our travel schedule this year did not allow anything before August, but that keeper rate was worth it.
Aug 20, 2022 14:10:21 #
NMGal wrote:
You did good with the weather conditions. Keep them coming.
Thanks, Barbara, you will get tired of seeing my posts before I stop.
Aug 20, 2022 14:10:46 #
phlash46 wrote:
Muted colors but you got a lot out of them!
I am happy that you enjoyed them, Bruce, thanks for looking.
Aug 20, 2022 15:02:18 #
Very nice shots. We took an Alaska cruise a few years ago and experienced the same cloud cover and overcast conditions. Pretty normal for Alaska. When we reached Denali, the mountain was very clear even though it was actually 75 miles away. The guide told us that mor than 70% of the tourists never see it at all due to the cloud and overcast conditions. You did come away with some very nice shots, so I guess you were luckier than many.
Bob
Bob
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Aug 20, 2022 15:05:47 #
bobfitz wrote:
Very nice shots. We took an Alaska cruise a few years ago and experienced the same cloud cover and overcast conditions. Pretty normal for Alaska. When we reached Denali, the mountain was very clear even though it was actually 75 miles away. The guide told us that mor than 70% of the tourists never see it at all due to the cloud and overcast conditions. You did come away with some very nice shots, so I guess you were luckier than many.
Bob
Bob
Thanks, Bob. Our first trip was in May and almost all sun. We were spoiled.
Aug 20, 2022 15:13:59 #
Alas, it's still on the bucket list so thank you for sharing.
It's almost as good as being there!
It's almost as good as being there!
Aug 20, 2022 15:48:39 #
Mike D. wrote:
Alas, it's still on the bucket list so thank you for sharing.
It's almost as good as being there!
It's almost as good as being there!
Thanks, Mike, but you MUST go there.
Aug 20, 2022 16:11:55 #
A great start Mike! I know all too well the challenges of shooting in the gray... I don't think I will tire of looking at your posts from this trip. Living vicariously until we can make it up there for a cruise!
Your anchor shot is really wonderful and stands out with those strong colors you'd wished to get!! Love the "finally" shot too!
Rob
Your anchor shot is really wonderful and stands out with those strong colors you'd wished to get!! Love the "finally" shot too!
Rob
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