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Hi guys,
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Piotr_Poland: You’ve got some nice footage. But I nearly didn’t get to it as you started off with five different views of a church spire. Five! I probably would have switched off at that point if I hadn’t had my 60th in Iceland almost a year ago. Furthermore, some clips added nothing of interest and, to be honest, were dull - yet we didn’t see many of the classic landmarks which are very photogenic.
As a starting point, very close to the iceberg lagoon you dwelt on a lot, are two spectacular glaciers that are very photogenic.Thank you for your honest opinion! Can you specify what classic landmarks are missing here? Maybe I need to go back as I thought I recorded most of them
As a starting point, very close to the iceberg lagoon you dwelt on a lot, are two spectacular glaciers that are very photogenic.
There’s a useful and comprehensive photographic guide in PDF format, online, by two Icelandic photographers that is a good starting point. You can then do Google image searches for individual locations. Homework really pays dividends.
Bruarfoss is a gem, well-known to serious amateur photographers as well as professionals - and well away from the mass tourism.
Skogafoss is highly photogenic and deservedly a highlight. We spent seven hours there simply to get one still image (and actually got three). My wife - acting as the model on this occasion - was soaked to the skin in near freezing conditions for most of that time, despite decent waterproofs.Thank you. I've been there for 9 days, so I couldn't visit every place we wanted...Also, the weather was not always good enough to fly - for example it was raining when I was near the glaciers you mentioned. I was waiting for about an hour, no luck.
I will definitely go back to Iceland, so I added Bruarfoss to my list, also I found this photo guide you recommend, thanks!
Skogafoss is highly photogenic and deservedly a highlight. We spent seven hours there simply to get one still image (and actually got three). My wife - acting as the model on this occasion - was soaked to the skin in near freezing conditions for most of that time, despite decent waterproofs.
Godafoss is likewise spectacular, but with tricky lighting conditions.
Consider returning in winter (mid January to late February is the best period). It will be an amazing contrast to what you’ve already seen. Your best “green” landscape footage would contrast well with “white” landscape that you’ll capture. But only self-drive if you’re very good behind the wheel and experienced with snow blizzards plus ice. My wife is thankfully a fantastic driver and we were fully concentrated to assist her keep on the road during two frightening blizzards with near-zero visibility, watching for the snow poles as guides. We had to help several people who got into trouble. Locals get frustrated at the ignorance/arrogance of so many visitors.
Another couple of advantages to revisiting in winter is the northern lights and the ice caves. If you do the latter, consider paying more to visit an exclusive one which isn’t packed with hordes of fellow tourists. (Local Guides, if my memory is correct, are great.)
And Godafoss covered in fresh deep snow is heavenly.....
Yes, the weather will be challenging. But isn’t it always there?
I need to return while I can still hike. I was stationed there in the 70's and I still can't say enough good about the country and the people.Skogafoss is highly photogenic and deservedly a highlight.
I need to return while I can still hike. I was stationed there in the 70's and I still can't say enough good about the country and the people.
So many things to see - I hope most of what I saw is still there.
Skogafoss was my favorite - mostly due to its proximity to Keflavik. A little known fact is there's a trail about 2 km to the east you can hike up to the glacier itself. There's a canyon up there etched by the glacial rivers that we schlepped down at the headwaters and hiked down. Absolutely fantastic. We bathed in a frigid mini falls and slept on top of boulders with 6"of the softest moss I've ever felt. It would be a fantastic place to drone since the entire length is punctuated with drops and waterfalls.
All along the southern coast there are (?) fishing villages where they used to hang teh fish up to dry naturally on racks fr that purpose - outside town so they didn't have to smell it
A little known but fantastic place to drive or charter a plane is Akureyri at the northernmost part of Iceland - it's above the Arctic Circle and has amazing sea life including puffins.
Glad you got to see their version of Old Faithful!
I need to return while I can still hike. I was stationed there in the 70's and I still can't say enough good about the country and the people.
Good on you for being respectful. I didn’t know about the “no drones” as it was a working trip as well as for my 60th and we were too focused to notice outside our brief. I do remember seeing a Phantom buzzing around at one point. Or perhaps the sign was put up after February 2017?Skogafoss is great indeed. Unfortunately, I saw "no drones" sign there, that's why I didn't fly there.
Bravo. well done. wish I could compose something like that. you did well. keep them comingHi guys,
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