I've been to Alaska several times. Once on the inside passage cruise. Also on a motorcycle trip to photograph bears. You cannot have too much telephoto for Alaska. Get the most that you can afford. On the cruise I did use my wide angle as the ship gets very close to some of the glaciers. Great perspective with wide angle.
Beautiful sky and nice reflection
Long exposures have noise issues even at low iso. Does your camera have a noise reduction in it? Try using it. The exposure will take twice as long, but you might like the results.
Aren't we glad to be photographers so that we can see more than the naked eye can see. I am German too. Born in Berlin.
Glad that you took the time ti find this angle. Very nice shot.
Great looking ship. Nice view from your place.
A pipicture that can probably only be seen in a photograph. Amazing capture.
Nice orchid. I like the composition
I own a D810 my good friend has a nikon D800E and the Sony A7R. When traveling by plane he always takes the Sony. When we are out shooting or giving workshops he takes the Nikon. If weight is a problem for you than get the Sony. If not get the Nikon it has more available lenses right noe. Sooner or later ee will probably all be going to mirrorless cameras.
The no sunshine really helped create the soft light. Very ñice shot. I would some cropping to really show off the hawk.
The wind turbines are at the Oregon Washington border on hwy 97. Glad you like the pics. I will post more from time to time.