Iceland- Where to go? What to shoot? I am going to Iceland for three days in October,with my wife and some friends. Can I please get any suggestions on some things to do and places to...

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

I am going to Iceland for three days in October,with my wife and some friends.
Can I please get any suggestions on some things to do and places to go.
I plan on taking three lenses,50mm,70-300mm,& 10-20 wide angle.
Thanks in advance.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

YouTube has a lot of photography in Iceland videos.

https://youtu.be/8N64PfCCDYA

shagbat Loc: London

SparkyNYC wrote:

I am going to Iceland for three days in October,with my wife and some friends.
Can I please get any suggestions on some things to do and places to go.
I plan on taking three lenses,50mm,70-300mm,& 10-20 wide angle.
Thanks in advance.

I'm pushed for time right now Sparky, but I was there in Jan. The lenses you have elected to take are exactly the ones I took. You won't regret that decision. Yeah, everyone would like a 500mm Nikkor sometimes! If you are confident, hire a vehicle, preferably 4wd, scour the tourist info and decide what suits you. The weather can be inclement, a decent light waterproof and thermal are essential. You will probably miss puffins, they will have left for the open sea. Not certain of the likelihood of you catching Aurora in Oct, but if you go on an excursion, go on a land rather than sea based one. A tripod and remote (do take the best you can sensibly carry) is of little use on a boat. I hope this is of help and you have a fabulous time, we did.

whwiden

On a short trip, take something called the Golden circle route. Three basic stops. Geysir, Gullfoss, and pingvellir.

shagbat Loc: London

Mr Widen is right, there are organised trips for the circle, I regret not having time to do this. Others said it was a fabulous trip, but too little time at each attraction. This is why I suggested a hire car. The Blue Lagoon is a must do. The museums (I particularly enjoyed the maritime) in Reykjavik are superb.
The natives are pleasant, sociable folk and are helpful. I'd love to have spent more time there.

whwiden

shagbat wrote:

Mr Widen is right, there are organised trips for the circle, I regret not having time to do this. Others said it was a fabulous trip, but too little time at each attraction. This is why I suggested a hire car. The Blue Lagoon is a must do. The museums (I particularly enjoyed the maritime) in Reykjavik are superb.
The natives are pleasant, sociable folk and are helpful. I'd love to have spent more time there.

I did this once on a tour and once in a rental car. Rental car was more relaxed but bus was not bad for the Golden Circle.

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

Thank everyone for their reply's.
I really appreciate it.
Thanks again.

Edia Loc: Central New Jersey

In October, don't expect a lot of sun. I was there in June and it was cloudy most of the time. You will probably have to boost your ISO or use a tripod unless you have fast lenses.

Joe Nebraska Loc: Grand Island, Nebraska

I have a couple of buddies who went on an organized tour a couple of years ago. They got all the cliche shots and more and suggested the best advice is to go "anywhere" and shoot "everything". Iceland is just that magical.

picsman Loc: Scotland

I have just returned. My advice is rent a 4*4 as some of the sites were not accessible to 2 wheel drive. Google everywhere you want to go to see what road it is on as we could not travel on F roads with our car. Take a waterproof cover for the camera and lens as waterfalls have a lot of spray. For me a must see is the glacial lagoon and diamond beach but it is a long drive from Reykjavik. The 4+ hour drive (we stayed at a house an hour + out of Reykjavik) turned into 9+hours because of the sights on route so plan carefully. Some restaurants close at 9pm so eat early if away from Reykjavik.

I only took my 24-120 lens as I was with a group of friends, but for wildlife a longer lens is worthwhile.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

SparkyNYC wrote:

I am going to Iceland for three days in October,with my wife and some friends.
Can I please get any suggestions on some things to do and places to go.
I plan on taking three lenses,50mm,70-300mm,& 10-20 wide angle.
Thanks in advance.

HOT SPRINGS, GLACIERS, AND DRUNKEN LOCALS IN BARS. >Alan

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

Thanks again to all!
There is time to keep the info coming.

aellman Loc: Boston MA

SparkyNYC wrote:

Thanks again to all!
There is time to keep the info coming.

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shagbat Loc: London

SparkyNYC wrote:

Thanks again to all!
There is time to keep the info coming.

Nobody has mentioned 'whale watching' boat trips, we did it Jan 12th, it was cold, but they do sell a rum and hot chocolate drink. We only saw a few harbour porpoise and bottle nosed dolphins. No real spectacle, but great for anyone who has never seen them. Hopefully, you will be luckier.
Is this visit part of a larger tour or cruise?

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

Nope
Seven people traveling as a group