Cruise to Alaska

With so much to do and see in Alaska, you'll want to be prepared with everything from the proper clothing to the all-important camera gear. here are some tips for making the most of you Alaska cruise vacation:

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Weather & Packing - what to expect in Alaska, and how to pack appropriately

Photography - how to take good pictures of snow with a cold camera

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• a family of 7 goes to Alaska
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Photography

You surely want to bring home plenty of photographs of your adventures in Alaska, so there are some things to keep in mind to get the best pictures. When you first go outdoors, your lens is sure to fog up. Be patient, and don’t wipe the fog off the lens – it will dissipate in just a few minutes. If you have problems with your camera (especially digital cameras), your batteries may be cold. You can simply warm, them up in your hands, or carry spare batteries in an insulated pocket. While in Alaska, you are sure to take plenty of pictures of snow, but unfortunately, snow is one of the more difficult sights to get right in a photo. White snow tends to looks grey in photos, because the camera’s exposure meter tends to give off the wrong readings. If you can adjust your camera, you may want to overexpose it by one step, or else focus on something grey (the sky, or perhaps a special grey card available at camera shops), and set your adjustments based upon that reading. Also, composing your photos well will help the color and contrast, so play around with the composition of your pictures in the viewfinder – not just on the computer screen – to make them more interesting.

Pack well, and enjoy your trip to our 49th state!

 

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