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Cold Climates – Photography in Arctic Conditions

Hiking boots Iceland

It is important to keep your feet warm and dry as possible. It is worth investing in strong hiking boots which have good waterproof qualities. If you can, finger a bit of waterproof wax around all the material and stitching on your boots.

Categorized as Landscape photographyTagged dark, digital photography, DSLR, fingerless gloves, glacier, water protection

Two Iceland trips & two camera errors

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Dynjandi waterfall

My workshops trips in October and November had something in common. On both trips, I saw one of my cameras give out an error message before dying. Both times, I had to send the camera to a registered service centre for repair.

Categorized as Cameras & LensesTagged Canon, Olympus, time-lapse, water protection

Photography at the Seaside – Long Exposure Guide

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Coastal landscapes are very effective long exposures because they often give the photograph a strong contrast between the temporary and the permanent.

Categorized as Landscape photography, Long exposure photography, Long Exposure TechniquesTagged beach, coastal, exposure, Filters, long exposure, low-light, Milky water effect, ND filter, seascapes, Silky water effect, slow shutter, tripod, water protection

Shooting against the spray

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This article discusses tips for shooting against the rain or waterfall spray.  Both are common issues when you are shooting against the wind near waterfalls or angry beaches in Iceland. 

Categorized as Landscape photographyTagged lenses, seascapes, water, water protection, waterfall

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