Iceland : Tips for Northern Lights and other landscape
Jun 17, 2019 17:55:11 #
drmjp429
Loc: CT
RE: photography in Iceland--shooting tips from any experience you have shooting in that locale, including Northern Lights, Glaciers.
Jun 17, 2019 19:00:50 #
Scan YouTube videos from Thomas Heaton, Neigel Danson, Brendon van Son, and I found this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd11Te9eJKc
One thing a lot of Photographers stress is the need to hire a Photo Guide with a rugged 4x4 vehicle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd11Te9eJKc
One thing a lot of Photographers stress is the need to hire a Photo Guide with a rugged 4x4 vehicle.
Jun 17, 2019 20:36:46 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
My friends and I rented a small FWD and drove on lots of rugged trails without any problems. There are
legal issues with off-road travel and if you are driving where it is prohibited you could
get a very expensive fine. We were there for two weeks and didn't see the Northern lights at all.
Always cloud covered. You'll find that the go-to photographic scenic areas are generally quite crowded.
We often traveled on the fringes of the typical tourist areas and got a lot of good photos. By the way,
if you enjoy dining in restaurants and having good food and drinks have plenty of funds available. Credit
cards are used everywhere. I didn't have any cash at all. Have fun.
legal issues with off-road travel and if you are driving where it is prohibited you could
get a very expensive fine. We were there for two weeks and didn't see the Northern lights at all.
Always cloud covered. You'll find that the go-to photographic scenic areas are generally quite crowded.
We often traveled on the fringes of the typical tourist areas and got a lot of good photos. By the way,
if you enjoy dining in restaurants and having good food and drinks have plenty of funds available. Credit
cards are used everywhere. I didn't have any cash at all. Have fun.
Jun 18, 2019 11:50:58 #
drmjp429
Loc: CT
Thanks very much Ricardo7.
You didn't mention the time of year you went -I know that the period between Fall and Spring equinoxes is when Northern Lights are possible. I'll look into other weather factors but suspect you just have to have a bit of luck.
You didn't mention the time of year you went -I know that the period between Fall and Spring equinoxes is when Northern Lights are possible. I'll look into other weather factors but suspect you just have to have a bit of luck.
Jun 18, 2019 12:56:24 #
I was there in November. Very short days. Northern lights were not always available. The evenings I went out to shoot the winds were so bad that 98% of my shots were out of focus because of the wind moving the tripod. Lost my hat, my daughter in law lost her gloves and my wife said she was frozen. Be sure to bring a strong tripod and keep it close as the wind can be brutal. Many great photo opportunities. It is a beautiful country...enjoy!
Bob
Bob
Jun 18, 2019 13:43:36 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
drmjp429 wrote:
Thanks very much Ricardo7.
You didn't mention the time of year you went -I know that the period between Fall and Spring equinoxes is when Northern Lights are possible. I'll look into other weather factors but suspect you just have to have a bit of luck.
You didn't mention the time of year you went -I know that the period between Fall and Spring equinoxes is when Northern Lights are possible. I'll look into other weather factors but suspect you just have to have a bit of luck.
I was there middle to end of September.
Jun 18, 2019 22:12:51 #
I was stationed there firv2 years in the US Navy, 1970-72. You will need to be there in January or February to see the aurora. There were no digital cameras then, I just put the camera on bulb and shot. I got good photos that way, so using digital would be easier. Just get out of Reykavik, to avoid light pollution.
We went back 4 years ago, be prepared for good food, but, very expensive. Do not miss the comedy show in the Harp, how to be an Icelander.
We went back 4 years ago, be prepared for good food, but, very expensive. Do not miss the comedy show in the Harp, how to be an Icelander.
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