In 2004, I touched down at the Iceland International Airport for the first time. I ended up staying in Iceland for 14 years. These posts document my Nature Photography Adventure around Iceland & some of the things I learnt.
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A Glimpse Into the Future of Photography Through Innovative Camera Technology
What kind of camera technology will be available in just a few short years from now? Let’s take a look at some…
The Essential Landscape Photography Camera Gear Guide: How to Choose the Right Lens & Camera for Incredible Results
Capturing the grandeur of nature with a single frame can be incredibly gratifying. But to capture exemplary landscape shots you need the…
LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY
These articles include my approach to Landscape Photography. I discuss landscape photography topics such as composition, exposure and sharpness as well as recommended camera gear.
Landscape Composition – following and breaking the rules
The rules of composition are guidelines for producing a well designed image. ‘Guidelines’ are probably a better description than ‘rules’ as they…
Telephoto Landscapes: the importance of lines
When I play back through my shots I see how I am working on a frame getting slightly closer to the correct…
LONG EXPOSURE TECHNIQUES
Long exposure photographs communicate movement by making the most of motion blur. A Slow Shutter speed opens the door of creativity. These posts discuss using long exposure in creative landscape photography.
Seascapes – Coastal Photography – Shutter Speed Considerations
The potential for good photographs at the seaside is endless. Whether it is rocky, craggy, sandy or pebbles, the capture of…
Waterfalls & Slow Shutter Magic
Long Exposure Photography How to get Silky Water Effect on Waterfalls Icelandic Waterfalls Waterfalls are countless in Iceland. The multi-plateaued volcanic landscape…
NIGHT & NORTHERN LIGHTS
Night photography helps you see more in the dark. It also helps you learn how to use your camera very quickly. Iceland has a lot of NIGHT, but only in the Winter months. These posts talk about capturing night scenes & Northern Lights in the Icelandic Nature.
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
A total guide to taking photographs of the Northern lights for Digital Cameras & wide angle lenses. This night photography guide…
Beginner’s guide to Night Photography
Night photography and Beginner photographers can go together and they should go together. This articles discussed some Night photography basics for anyone…
MAGIC CLOTH TECHNIQUE
Magic Cloth Photography is a technique for controlling the amount of exposure to different parts of a landscape photo. During a long exposure, the Magic Cloth will help you dodge and burn an image onto the digital sensor.
Magical Dawn – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – Icelandic Summer
Taking nature photographs on a beautiful Summer morning at Jokulsarlon with some icebergs reflecting in the glacier lagoon.
Berserk Lava field Snæfellsnes – Icelandic Scenery
Magic Cloth Long Exposure Berserk Lava field Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes Peninsula This fabulous light was the nature of things on this 2 day…
BEGINNER’S GUIDE
These posts attempt to explain Landscape and Nature photography to the beginner.
How to Photograph the Northern Lights
A total guide to taking photographs of the Northern lights for Digital Cameras & wide angle lenses. This night photography guide…
Photography Basics – camera settings and types
On a DSLR there is a choice of settings that allow you to have different levels of control over the camera. First…