Photographing an Alaskan Cruise – Hubbard Glacier

On day two of the Alaskan cruise, we sailed across the Bay of Alaska to Hubbard Glacier. Most of the day we were in a dense fog, but I did manage to get some pre-sunrise photos at 3:30 am (sometimes jet lag pays off). By 4:30 am, we were shrouded in fog. The fog continued until about 4 pm when we reached Hubbard Glacier.

The cruise ship did 180 degree turn at Hubbard Glacier so each side of the ship can get a complete view of the glacier.

Composition Ideas for Photographing Hubbard Glacier

Look for reflections of the mountains in the water with the ice field
Try panoramas of the mountains and blue glaciers. If you have an iPhone, try a Panorama using the iPhone.
Also try ultra wide angle shots, shooting downward with the icebergs in the foreground.
Take some longer focal length compositions of the glacier and mountain peaks.

Fog Rolling in at Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Photo Equipment for Photographing Hubbard Glacier

At Hubbard Glacier, I used my Canon 24-105mm f/4, Canon 17-40mm for ultra wide compositions, and the Canon 300mm f/4 for closer compositions.

Right as we were leaving Hubbard Glacier a dense fog rolled in again. Tomorrow is whale and bear watching at Icy Straight Point. Let’s hope the fog clears out.

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