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Oh, what a difference a week makes. We’re back in Endicott Arm, headed for Dawes Glacier, but this time we’re under bright sun and blue skies. Which, in my book, makes for much better photography in most cases, unless you’re going for mood. For instance, just compare the shot above with this one from Fun Photo Friday I posted on December 17:

Even the icebergs and growlers come off looking much more intense in color, and the clear portions of ice positively come alive with sparkle:

To see what I mean about the clear ice, here’s a closer view of the iceberg depicted above:

The rich blues of Dawes Glacier came through much more intensely as well:

Even the sunlit rocks dotting the way really showed off their colors, and reflections in the water were enhanced:

Now let me leave you with these three sunlit landscapes:

Up until now the views I’ve presented of Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier were taken on Cruise 1 on 29 September of this year. That was our misty, cloudy visit. We returned on Cruise 2 exactly seven days later, and the weather could not have been more cooperative. For instance, the photograph above was taken on Ovation of the Seas’ transit of Endicott at 8:26 a.m. on 6 October. Misty pictures can be fun, but sunny days present my preferred canvas. So, let’s compare and contrast, beginning with these three shots taken on 29 September:

Now let’s see what a difference some cloud-free sunlight makes with this much more dynamic photo gallery/slide show compared to yesterday’s version: