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Jul 14, 2019 11:09:07   #
Ruthlessrider
 
Headed for these two countries next week. Traveling with a Canon 5D IV along with Tripod and three Canon telephoto lenses covering 16-200 mm. Landing in Reykjavik and moving to the NW corner. Any comments ir recommendation on what to shoot, special techniques to use, etc. would be appreciated. My level is seasoned amateur.

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Jul 14, 2019 11:27:10   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
I was at a presentation at my camera club a while ago by a professional birder (can't remember his name). The presentation was on Iceland. He had an artillery of gear including a Canon 600mm F4.0 prime, but the highlight of the show was pics of puffins that he took with a GoPro on a table top tripod with a remote control app on his phone. He set up the camera near the puffins nests and then took the shots from a good distance. The puffins were totally comfortable in the presence of the GoPro. The pics were stunning even when projected onto a large screen.

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Jul 14, 2019 11:27:10   #
repleo Loc: Boston
 
I was at a presentation at my camera club a while ago by a professional birder (can't remember his name). The presentation was on Iceland. He had an artillery of gear including a Canon 600mm F4.0 prime, but the highlight of the show was pics of puffins that he took with a GoPro on a table top tripod with a remote control app on his phone. He set up the camera near the puffins nests and then took the shots from a good distance. The puffins were totally comfortable in the presence of the GoPro. The pics were stunning even when projected onto a large screen.
The presenter also said that the GoPro puffin pics were by far, his best selling pictures.

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Jul 14, 2019 13:17:04   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
The best photo ops in Scotland are on the west coast. Despite it being summer, take wet weather clothes.

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Jul 14, 2019 13:18:55   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Two words for Scotland: Balmoral Chicken. My favorite dish!

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Jul 14, 2019 15:52:57   #
G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK
 
For Scotland you are coming into the Midge season....take insect repellent
For Iceland.....take plenty of money.

have fun

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Jul 14, 2019 19:52:52   #
Ruthlessrider
 
repleo wrote:
I was at a presentation at my camera club a while ago by a professional birder (can't remember his name). The presentation was on Iceland. He had an artillery of gear including a Canon 600mm F4.0 prime, but the highlight of the show was pics of puffins that he took with a GoPro on a table top tripod with a remote control app on his phone. He set up the camera near the puffins nests and then took the shots from a good distance. The puffins were totally comfortable in the presence of the GoPro. The pics were stunning even when projected onto a large screen.
I was at a presentation at my camera club a while ... (show quote)


Sounds like a great idea. I'll have to give it a try.

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Jul 14, 2019 19:54:20   #
Ruthlessrider
 
Thanks everyone. I agree on the Balmoral Chicken, a real delight.

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Jul 15, 2019 06:01:18   #
hammond
 
Might run into you in Iceland!
July 18-29 in a rental SUV with a roof mounted tent.

Bringing a Nikon D500 and a small arsenal of lenses including 10-20mm wide angle, 8-15mm fisheye, 18-250 zoom, 58mm f1.4, 35mm, and 150-600mm + 1.4x teleconverter... praying for good weather!

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Jul 15, 2019 06:06:56   #
johneccles Loc: Leyland UK
 
G Brown wrote:
For Scotland you are coming into the Midge season....take insect repellent
For Iceland.....take plenty of money.

have fun


And....Do not take a tripod.

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Jul 15, 2019 06:24:16   #
John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK
 
Don't know why johneccles said no tripod, I wouldn't go there without one but perhaps he is a much better hand holder than me. Colours are beginning to come into the heathers now or soonish and I'd make sure you've got a CP to maximise them.

Bad news is the midges are getting ready for their annual assault on all things living that aren't midges. As I've provided more meals than most people for them I would recommend Avon Skin so soft or Citronella Oil, but always ask a local pharmacist. And a definite head net and gloves. Get them before you leave so you find a comfortable set.

Can't speak for Iceland, but I hope to go there soon.

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Jul 15, 2019 06:32:47   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
johneccles wrote:
And....Do not take a tripod.


Guess you don't do Pano's, Focus stacking or long exposures...

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Jul 15, 2019 06:39:47   #
hammond
 
johneccles wrote:
And....Do not take a tripod.


Am definitely bringing a tripod.

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Jul 15, 2019 07:04:02   #
camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.
 
I have never been to any of those beautiful countries and I say beautiful countries because I have seen lots of pictures from both. The sceneries are breathtaking!

My retired ophthalmologist just returned from a trip to Iceland. For a 9 days photography workshop there he paid over $4000. Meals and air fare not included. He told me that everything is very expensive in Iceland. I have no information regarding prices in Scotland.
Plan ahead regardless of where you will be going and consider hiring a guide, it will be much cheaper than a workshop and you will have plenty of opportunities to shoot.

Take your tripod and both a ND and a polarizer filters. He covered everything with two D750 with 28-300 and 14-24 lenses.

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Jul 15, 2019 07:11:35   #
berchman Loc: South Central PA
 
OnDSnap wrote:
Guess you don't do Pano's, Focus stacking or long exposures...


I do panos and focus stacking without a tripod with my Fuji X-T3.

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