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The hiking was pretty brief
These shore excursions only went ahead if the crew assessed that the landing site and general area were passable and free of polar bears. It happens that on this trip, this was the only time we got to land, because the snow was still too deep at all the other potential sites. Indeed, long hikes in this environment would be quite tough for ordinary people, but with a carefully selected site, big coats and muck boots, and professional guidance, it was possible for even the older folks on the cruise to come ashore. And of course, everyone out there knew that they weren't signing up for a caribbean cruise 😉
The wicked north
I had the good fortune of visiting the high arctic early this past summer. We took a short cruise out of Longyearbyen around the northwest corner of Svalbard. My longest lens is an 80mm equivalent so the wildlife shots were never going to be easy. Thankfu...
For some it was
If I recall, it varied between 15-25 F (-10 to -3 C). Dress properly and there are no issues!
Thanks
Fuji's 50mm f2.0. Full frame equivalent is actually 75mm, I was mistaken earlier. It's a great lens, not just for portraits! For full disclosure, the wides were taken on Fuji's 14mm f2.8.
Awe inspiring scenery 👏🏽
Are all those people in yellow on a scenic tour with hiking and so on? It all seems a bit on cold and challenging side except for people accustomed to such conditions, no?
The hiking was pretty brief
These shore excursions only went ahead if the crew assessed that the landing site and general area were passable and free of polar bears. It happens that on this trip, this was the only time we got to land, because the snow was still too deep at all the o...
Below zero (32f) water
Due to the salt content. Indeed, this trip will be a lifetime memory!
