Alaska - Final Frontier: Glaciers, Whales & Beauty

[austriker]

I went on a vacation with my family up to alaska, which was breathtaking. My father and I have been dying to go. It was quite fantastic and very beautiful. I geared up before the trip and thankfully so, most of the below shots were with my new wide angle (tokina 11-16) and my B+W CP filter. I took around 2k shots (it was vacation after all), and still have about half to sort/edit.


I'd recommend it to all. We roughed it on a cruise boat which was also interesting.


Also being that photography is a hobby, not a career for me, I just created a website (mostly to showcase, and [hopefully] sell my photos, particularly alaska shots). Your feedback on it would greatly be appreciated.


So sit back, relax, and enjoy the alaskan outdoors in the comfort of your room


1. Leaving Seattle

2. Juneau

3. Glacier Bay is purty

4. Glacier in Glacier Bay

5. Oh, look, just some orca's we saw

I dont want to overload it, so more shots are here. Thanks!

 

[Kerbouchard]

#3 and #5 are the standouts to me. For #5, I prefer just a bit more contrast, sharpness, and a bit of noise reduction but I can understand if you were going for the 'dreamy' feel.

Overall, nice set, and I envy you. Alaska is a trip that is on my bucket list.

 

[austriker]

#3 and #5 are the standouts to me. For #5, I prefer just a bit more contrast, sharpness, and a bit of noise reduction but I can understand if you were going for the 'dreamy' feel.

Overall, nice set, and I envy you. Alaska is a trip that is on my bucket list.

Thanks for the feedback, The dreamy feel is actually a side affect of the conditions around the shot. It was a very rough (sitka native was our guide, said 3rd roughest day he's been out on) and I have very weak sea legs. In fact this shot was taken between lovely experiences where I was promptly putting my 'cookies' overboard if you will. Thus from that and the waves is the lack of super tact sharp focus which is unfortunate. Cool story huh haha