Tail Flip-8021
I was on a sea mammal photography tour in Alaska when I photographed this Humpback Whale having fun doing all sorts of things like tail flipping, flipper waving...
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I was on a sea mammal photography tour in Alaska when I photographed this Humpback Whale having fun doing all sorts of things like tail flipping, flipper waving, breaching, sky hopping, etc. It was my fourth time visiting Alaska. If you ever have the opportunity to go, don't hesitate! One key tip: bring protective RAIN gear for you AND your equipment. On this trip we were on a small, 6 person fishing boat for 8 hours a day for 4 days and it rained almost everyday. If you come prepared, you will LOVE Alaska!
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Location
AlaskaTime
Probably middayLighting
What you see is what you get in Alaska plus rain.Equipment
Handheld, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, 6.3, 6400, ISO 640, 100-400 mm lens, no flashInspiration
It is vital to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat to show people the importance each part to the survival of the whole. We LOVE Alaska! It is a gorgeous place where nature and wildlife far exceed shopping malls and people. We have been there four times. We were planning to return for our fifth trip this Summer (2020) but COVID - 19 shut down our plans. Hopefully we will be able to go back in 2021.Editing
Aside from the most minimal post-processing of cropping, contrast, brightness, I do NOT agree with any more computer manipulation of wildlife or nature images! Putting a different sky through a computer program or even stacking images changes what people need to see to protect, to become passionate about, and to help educate the next generation to the fragility of our natural resources and their responsibility in healing our planet.In my camera bag
I have limited mobility so my camera bag is on wheels. I don't use a tripod because of its weight and cumbersome body. So, in my bag, I have two camera bodies, multiple lenses, a plastic bag for protection of my gear, and LOTS of charged batteries and CF's! In bad weather you will ALWAYS use up more battery power. When you are out on a small 6 -8 person boat for at least 8 hours a day photographing wildlife in the rain, the last thing you want to happen is to run out of batteries or CF's!Feedback
ALWAYS be prepared for changes in weather for both you AND your camera equipment. ALWAYS bring twice as many fully charged batteries and compact flash cards as you think you will need. If you go to Alaska make sure you are prepared for rain and wind. If you ever have the opportunity to experience Alaska, do not hesitate! GO, be flexible in what you will do and what the weather will be like and experience the amazing wildlife and nature! However, ALWAYS remember to carry out what ou carry in, including cigarette butts and disposable water bottles, and to Leave NoTrace!
