Unveiling Alaska

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William J Constantine. Unveiling Alaska

Disclaimer

Acknowledgements

Dedication

Introduction

Why Alaska?

A Rich and Diverse Culture

Nature’s Little Playground

The Untamable Fauna

Preparing for Alaska

The Clothing

Flexibility through Layering

Water Proof Gear

Bright Colors and Proper Fabrics

Light Gloves and Boots for Better Movement

Sun Screen and Glasses

The Camera Equipment

Gear Suggestions for You

DSLR – Standard

Lenses for the Camera

Lens Filters

Cleaning kit for lenses

GPS System

Binoculars

SD Memory card

Card Reader

Laptop

Chargers

Spare batteries

Other Camera Gear That You Might Need

Tripod – Carbon Fiber

Microphone

Camera Carrying Gear Bag

Researching For a Photography Trip

Climate of the Site

Availability of Natural Light

Challenges in Photography

Scouting the Area

Perspective

Being Balanced

Getting the Perfect Light

Having Patience

Keeping Equipment Warm

Things to Expect When Traveling. Difficulty in Local Travel

Delays in Travel

No Availability of Camera Shops

No Cellphone Coverage

Where the Wild Things Are

The Alaskan Wildlife and You

Out in the Field

No Treats, No Harassment

Observation Only

When Are You Too Close?

Birds

Marine Mammals

Mammals

Fish

Challenges of Photographing Alaskan Animals

Moose

Bears

Polar Bears

Wolves

Seals and Otters

Whales and Dolphins

Paying Attention to Conservation Guidelines

Getting Help from the Locals

Surviving the Alaskan Terrain

Keeping the Essentials

First Aid Kit

Fire Supplies

Cooking Items

BRFC – Bear Resistant Food Container

Precautionary Items

Being In Touch

Making a Neat Camp

Making a Fire

Makeshift Toilet

Carrying Food and Water

Keep an Eye on the Weather

The Top Places to Visit for Photography in Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

How to Get There

Why Visit Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve?

Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve

How to Get There

Why Visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?

Katmai National Park and Preserve

How to Get There

Why Visit Katmai National Park?

Denali National Park

How to Get There

Why Visit Denali National Park?

The Best Spots for the Aurora Borealis

Fairbanks

Anchorage

Denali National Park

Barrow

Nome

Coldfoot

Now That Your Journey is Done

About the Author

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Unveiling Alaska

A Beginners Guide to Exploring Alaska From Behind the Lens

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When it comes to the natural beauty of Alaska, it has been truly blessed. The towering mountains, frozen tundra plains, wild rapids, waterfalls and icy glaciers are beautiful to behold. If you’re looking for diversity in landscapes, Alaska has the best to offer. From sunrise to sunset, you will find it very difficult to keep your hand off the shutter button on your camera.

Alaska has sprawling isolated landscapes, punctuated with mountains and hills in the distance. Spring and summer are wonderful times to photograph, because the tundra is in full bloom, and there is plenty of activity to see. One of the best aspects of Alaska is that it definitely changes with the seasons. Winter will show you a very different side of Alaska; one that you might have previously never experienced.

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