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Magic Lantern Firmware – Canon 5D mark II
For Canon Cameras, there is a FREE firmware called Magic Lantern. Magic Lantern is an enhanced upgrade to the Canon DSLR firmware. If you have a Canon DSLR and like experimenting with digital technology, then Magic Lantern could be for you.
Goðafoss Waterfall – 175 Second Long Exposure Photography
I love visiting Goðafoss Waterfall in the late Summer. The sunset colours work so well with this dynamic, North Iceland waterfall. I was facing West around 20.30 on this September evening on a tour around Iceland.
Comet Aurora – Northern Lights at Jokulsarlon
This night photograph, from Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in Iceland, captured Northern Lights and a comet disappearing into the North sky over Iceland.
Amorphic Ice – Jökulsárlón Glacier Beach
This was an incredible Valentine’s morning on the ice beach. We were in the middle of a photo tour and the light was exactly like this as we arrived on the beach because this was the very first image I took that morning.
Northern lights HDR photography
Northern lights are a real treat for the travel photographer, but what’s the point if you can’t see the landscape your are visiting? This post looks at the HDR technique and how it can be used at night for Northern lights.
Berserk Lava field Snæfellsnes – Icelandic Scenery
Magic Cloth Long Exposure Berserk Lava field Snæfellsnes Snæfellsnes Peninsula This…
Jokulsarlon Night Panorama – Icelandic Northern Lights
Northern lights can add an extra dimension to night photography because they add strong colours and depth to the sky. This post looks at processing an Aurora panorama.
Diamond Ice Beach + Lightroom Graduated Filter
One of the things I love to do with recent Lightroom versions is to play with low contrast adjustments and introducing de-haze.
Photography at the Seaside – Long Exposure Guide
Coastal landscapes are very effective long exposures because they often give the photograph a strong contrast between the temporary and the permanent.
Creative Long Exposure Nature Photography
From silky waterfalls to star trails, long exposure photography captures the world in a way we don’t normally see. These long exposure photographs are popular and capture the viewer’s imagination, so it is worth studying long exposure photography to add some unique perspectives to your portfolio.
Pink Panther Returns – Diamond Beach Iceland
This photo was taken early November on a Jökulsarlon tour. I was taking some shots without an ND filter and some shots with. This is one of the shots with the Neutral Density filter – which creates a slight rose tint. This was one of the last photos of the session and everything fells into place when the sky reached it’s best.
Vestrahorn Lights – Northern Lights at Vestrahorn
We found ourselves in East Iceland looking at a northern Lights forecast. Not to be defeated, we decided to head back to Vestrahorn mountain with a view to doing star trails or some form of night photography.
What is the “truth” behind Noise and high ISO?
I’ve been reading about how ISO doesn’t actually increase noise in the camera? Is there any truth to this?
Beginner’s Guide: – Semi-Automatic vs Manual Mode – Understanding Cameras
I would like to go beyond the automatic mode. Should I shoot only in manual mode though? When should I use the “Semi-automatic (priority)” modes?
Velvet Beach Jökulsárlón – Magic Cloth Technique
The Diamond Ice beach is the final land based resting place for ice chunks that calve from the retreating Vatnjökull ice cap.