Iceland Northern Lights in February: I just signed up for this trip in February. Am I nuts!!?? We will be traveling quite a bit and staying in farmhouses with dorm style rooms and the...

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

I just signed up for this trip in February. Am I nuts!!?? We will be traveling quite a bit and staying in farmhouses with dorm style rooms and the bathroom down the hall. We will be shooting the aurora borealis, ice caves, reindeer, etc. I am taking my Canon 5d mkII, a 7d as backup, a super wide angle lens (borrowing from my brother) lots of batteries and warm clothes and warm boots. Has anyone ever done this??

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

No, but I have always wanted to go to Iceland. Look forward to hearing how you liked it and seeing your pictures when you get back.

Have a great time and be safe, it sounds very exciting. :thumbup:

dachs

Bmac wrote:

No, but I have always wanted to go to Iceland. Look forward to hearing how you liked it and seeing your pictures when you get back.

Have a great time and be safe, it sounds very exciting. :thumbup:

you lucky swine - envy envy envy
enjoy!

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

Thanks and I will post pictures.

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

There's a girl behind every tree in Iceland.

Just no trees.

Sarge69
Always check on your day in the barrel.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

I've learned , it is better to agree than argue.
Yes! You are nuts!
Just, kidding!!
Looking forward to the results/images!!!!!
Have fun!!
Pat

ohallboyz Loc: Boston, MA

that's awesome. I saw a similar one last year for Norway, which is where I want to go. However, it's just not going to happen for me right now with three young kids!

Bkh42 Loc: N.I. UK

Coolcameragirl wrote:

I just signed up for this trip in February. Am I nuts!!?? We will be traveling quite a bit and staying in farmhouses with dorm style rooms and the bathroom down the hall. We will be shooting the aurora borealis, ice caves, reindeer, etc. I am taking my Canon 5d mkII, a 7d as backup, a super wide angle lens (borrowing from my brother) lots of batteries and warm clothes and warm boots. Has anyone ever done this??

You are not nuts my neighbour had a similar dream and loved it.
An expensive place though

Brendan Loc: Cornwall

got back from Iceland this morning.... phew the price of chicken drumsticks.....

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

A few decades back, I spent 18-months in Island (pronounced Eesland). Lots of open space, beautiful auroras (if not overcast), beautiful waterfalls (if not raining), but NO reindeer. They are on the mainland, but you can take an Islandic Pony trek. I traveled around Island by Mercedes 4-WD buses, which forded rivers up to 3-feet deep. You will have fun. Protect your camera & lens with a "raincoat".

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

Nikonian72 wrote:

A few decades back, I spent 18-months in Island (pronounced Eesland). Lots of open space, beautiful auroras (if not overcast), beautiful waterfalls (if not raining), but NO reindeer. They are on the mainland, but you can take an Islandic Pony trek. I traveled around Island by Mercedes 4-WD buses, which forded rivers up to 3-feet deep. You will have fun. Protect your camera & lens with a "raincoat".

Yes, I have a raincoat for my camera. The "expert" we are going with did say reindeer. Maybe they were introduced within the past couple of decades?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7IpM9fJGR0

I don't think I'm too worried about rain, but snow is a different story.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

Bkh42 wrote:

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We have a package deal - everything included - meals, transportation, lodging. And the airfair was only $500.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

Jay Pat wrote:

I've learned , it is better to agree than argue.
Yes! You are nuts!
Just, kidding!!
Looking forward to the results/images!!!!!
Have fun!!
Pat

Thanks, Pat. I'm sure it will be an adventure.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

ohallboyz wrote:

that's awesome. I saw a similar one last year for Norway, which is where I want to go. However, it's just not going to happen for me right now with three young kids!

Well, I guess I paid my dues - raised my kids as a single mother, now have 6 grandchildren. I'm just catching up on as many adventures as I can. Be patient and enjoy your children.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

Brendan wrote:

got back from Iceland this morning.... phew the price of chicken drumsticks.....

:lol: :lol: :lol: