Landscape Photography in Iceland | Long Exposure Settings to Capture Beautiful Waterfalls
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- In this landscape photography vlog, I take a trip to one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland, if not the world, Skogafoss in the south of the country.
To avoid the crowds and get the best light, I arrive at Skogafoss around 10:00 at night. Even at that time of the day there are still about 30 cars in the carpark and around 40 people exploring the base of the waterfall. So I took a walk up the stars to the right of the waterfall to a platform where you get spectacular views of the area from above the waterfall.
You aren’t allow to fly drones in the area, but with stunning views from the platform, I didn’t need to get the drone out. After a couple of attempts to set up only to be interrupted by rain, the weather held off long enough to set the camera up for my first shot.
I tried out the polariser and ended up keeping it on the Nikon 24-70mm lens as it was giving me a nice effect cutting out the glare on the surface of the water and making the rocks darker. I was going to use the Lee Filter 6 stop, Little Stopper but the reduced light from the clouds and the f-stop of 11 that I was using gave me a shutter speed of 2.5 secs. This was perfect as it was taking around 2.5 secs for the water to fall from the top to the bottom of the waterfall. This was going to give me the silky smooth effect on the waterfall that I wanted.
After capturing that first shot, I explored the area a little more to find a few other composition of this gorgeous area.
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Visited Iceland in January this year and out of all the Waterfalls we saw Skogafoss was my favourite. Great blog Andrew 👍
Stunning location. Well captured. The images are beautiful.
Great video again Andrew. Sounds a little crazy but I loved the close-up shot of the water cascading down. Right up my street 👍🏻👍🏻
Once again Andrew, you have gifted us spectacular images and video content of a very special place in the world.
Just beautiful Andrew especially the first shot of the waterfall.
Lovely photos and wonderful video - awesome package.
Nicely done. Made the best out of a day where most would just write it off due to the weather.
Thank you Andrew, spectacular shots of the waterfalls. loved the close up of the falling water. The weather back home is starting to warm up, although we have rain over the next few days.
Just a stunning shot, great vlog
Thanks Nicholas, it's a stunning location.
Awesome video Andrew. Amazing shots all of them. Great story telling as well. Love our style mate. Looking forward to the next one with eager anticipation!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍
Another superbly crafted video Andrew, thank you.
Beautiful images Andrew. I also like the consistency of your videos in showing the journey to find your composition - the particular aspects that made you make the choice for your composition.
The car park is virtually empty compared to when I was there in the evening a few days ago! I absolutely loved Iceland, the scenery was spectacular and a photo opportunity around every corner.
I, thank you for the clear and concise explanation of your image selection. The selections are very, very well done.
Wow, some great shots and drone footage. Always look forward to your posts and never let down. I said this before but I think your vlogs are the best photography videos on YT because you explain so much of the details around the shoot. Thanks Andrew
Was eagerly waiting for the last one from Iceland. Beautiful video!!
Outstanding video, Andrew, and the shots are superb! Absolutely stunning!
Splendid video yet again Andy and a truly amazing location
Stunning photos
Even the drone shot is great!! Well done, again
Fantastic shots and a great video
Thanks so much mate! 👍
Aaah Skogafoss. What a beauty... I loved that place. That hike seems like a bit intense (i never went up there). You got the place to yourself, which is a blessing as it can become very overwhelming with tourists. I love the compositions and the final results. Thanks for sharing your experience and taking us to the mighty waterfall. Well presented.
Wow, what an awesome location. Thanks for sharing, Andrew!
..what you do... i call it zen-photography.. 😊. 👍
Stunning images Andy👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for another wonderful video.
Very nice video, stunning location.
fantastic as always Andrew - lovely shots
Fantastic video once again Andrew! Keep them coming, looking forward to some more from the Oz :)
Another really enjoyable vlog Andrew. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in the Northern Hemisphere, it has been delightful. Given that our summer is over and temperatures are plummeting, I look forward to seeing some nice sunny vlogs from down under! All the very best mate.
Stunning images again Andrew and a great video!
As always mate. Perfectly captured. 😊👍🏻
Hi Andrew. You nailed it. Great explanation and brill pix - superb - well done, JA
Another great video and awesome images.
Andrew, another great video. Images were outstanding as well. Keep it up. John.
Great video as usual. I really enjoy being "transported" via your videos to these beautiful places. I like your last water fall shot best (the tighter framing). Keep the good work mate!
Beautiful images andy and a cracking video
Andrew, a great ending to what has been a fantastic series from Iceland. The colours of your images are really stunning and bring the scene to life. Looking forward to seeing more of your vlogs back in Oz but will you still need the wooly hat :)
Excellent shots
Nice Video as always, I was 2 months ago in Iceland as well. Your videos brings up a lot of nice memories.
In regards to waterfalls what I experienced there, was missing of my pictures with fast shutter speed in many cases. When now I am looking back to the pictures slow shutter speed and silky waterfall reduces a bit the feeling of how big the waterfalls were.
Sure have enjoyed your vlog's from around Iceland Andrew, its contrast and colours are awesome
thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us, you have provided us with so much inspiration
with this lands beauty and wildness . cheers indeed :)
Another great video .
Another one for the archives,the waterfall shot pure magic.
Hey thanks David, this was a special place to visit! 👍
Lovely video and location, Andrew!
Playing catch up with the videos but again, great video and amazing shots Andrew.
Another good informative video, hope to get there next March/April, so videos like this help me tremendously , thanks.
Awesome..
Great video Andrew. Keep them coming because they are both inspirational (I really want to go myself now after watching your vlogs) and informative. I do really like the journey up to the destination too as the surrounding areas are often just as nice. Also don't worry about vlogging in front of other photographers. Your content is awesome.
Very nice Andrew. Great work as always!
Amazing location Andrew and it is now on my to do list for next year. Atb
Great shots
Hi Andrew, thank you for your wonderful videos, after moving from the country to Perth I found myself struggling to get out and capture some of Perth's beautiful landscapes and seascapes. I turned to CZcams and your awesome video's came up, in a word inspirational, liked, subscribed and ticked the bell
awesome videos and pics
Como você mesmo disse o local é espetacular abraços.
Amazing.. as always 👌👌👌
Brilliant mate
Worth the crowd dodging to get the shots Andrew! Not sure if you have already headed home to the Southern Hemisphere yet, but this has been a fantastic series and wish you a great finale and trip home and thanks for the inspiration.
Your inspirational work just gets better and better Andy and this vlog is no exception mate.👍 Your production is becoming really polished, the drone work is superb especially considering you’ve not had it long, it really adds something to your videos but you don’t overdo it as some seem to.
The images of Skogafoss are stunning mate, I particularly like the close up, almost abstract one but the landscape images of the waterfall are just as good.
As in other vlogs of yours, I find the dialogue fascinating and particularly like that you take the viewer into the location and don’t just use the cliché views.
I assume you’re back in Australia now mate, I hope the homeward journey went smoothly. I look forward to seeing how your local based vlogs have changed now you’ve had this amazing trip, I bet it will take you a while to settle back in though.
Take care mate and stay safe.🍀👌
Amazing images Andrew!
Hi Andrew. Really enjoying watching your vids, but also the way that your POst processing has changed over time. You geting some beautiful moods, but cant help but get these moody shots in awesome Iceland!. One day!!!!......
Superb !
Fantastic, I like the fact that the area is not cordoned off
Yeah, me too but one day they'll have to do something to manage the large crowds they're getting! :)
Awesome video Andrew.Cheers mate.
gorgeous shots. i enjoy the content of your videos
Smashing mate 👌
It is again a stunning set of captures Andrew.
Really alive.....
Thanks very much Udaya! 👍🏻
Thanks Andrew for sharing. Great location and nicely composed shot. Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks for that mate! 👍🏻
Oh how I wish I had such open land here inUSA, NJ.
Really amazing, i love ur channel and i hope that i can travel like to this wonderful places, you are inspiring me, i wish someday to do like you.. thanks for these videos
Beauty shots andrew👍🏻
Just discovered your channel; thoroughly enjoyed this episode!
I was just there this summer it was unreal and thank you for helping me re live that experience because i miss Iceland so much! Enjoy it while you are there Andrew!
Stunning work Andrew and as usual, a wonderful video. I must say, those Lavender fields were screaming to be shot. Hopefully you got some images of them off camera. Greg
What a fantastic way to round off your series of films from Iceland. A really atmospheric video that made me feel like I was right there with you. I know it is a well shot location but I simply wouldn't be bothered. Those beautiful images are now in your portfolio forever to be cherished. Work to be proud of. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing photos again.. thank you for the inspiration!
Really great photos. I love that you don't over process your images as well. Iceland's now top of the list!
Awesome stuff man!!!
Well done Andrew. Really beautiful and quite stunning images. Tks for sharing mate
Very well done Andrew... I see you are still in Iceland! It appears you moved in a little closer on the f/9 shot after doing the f/11 a tad farther away. I can't make up my mind which one I like better...I decided I like them both!
Working with the conditions you had, nice job catching the shape of the water before it gets too milky.
Thank you,
Bill Farr...
Great images there Andrew . really glad you used the drone to capture an image in this video shame you where not allowed to fly it over the falls . Really need to get over to Iceland next year if i can .
Great shots, but honestly, I think that with these magnificent waterfalls it is sometimes better to use a slightly faster shutter speed at several 1/10s of a second to show the structure in the falling water which will very well emphasize the sheer power of the waterfall.
I always enjoy your vlogs but this series has just been something else. Love your calm and clear narration of what you are doing, your images are superb and the drone footage has been amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us
Beautiful images, they made me want to go there right now! From your vlog perspective i thought your angle was a bit weird in the fist shot, but then the image itself looked great
Stunning video and images, Andrew!
Andrew, I really enjoyed the opening. As I’ve watched your Iceland vlogs the last few weeks, I can’t imagine not stopping every 5 minutes to take images! Some of those vistas are absolutely astonishing. Capturing waterfalls is something I’ve been doing lately. The tips and strategies you share are always helpful, which reminds me, I still need to buy my shower cap! Thank you again Andrew for all the tremendous work and images you captured during your trip. Much appreciated.
Great Video Andrew. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Steve, pleased you enjoyed this mate!
Luppins galore! Ace video once again Andy.
They were everywhere...so beautiful, cheers mate!
This video popped up in my recommended after I went to Iceland. After watching a few more videos i subscribed, your content is so well made and you do a brilliant job explaining the choices you make whilst photographing. Amazing photos!
Welcome to the channel Gregory and thanks for subscribing mate. I really appreciate the feedback and I'm so glad you're enjoying the content.
Could you please do a video on your editing process if you don't mind sharing it. I have photos from Iceland too but I can't figure out a good way to edit them as the colour are quite muted. You seem to get a lot of vibrant colour in your photos without making them look edited much. Thanks!
👌🏽I went there but your video is much better then mine
Nice shot! I also like the stop action shot, it gave a very abstract look to the falls.
Thanks for that mate, I just love the texture that shot capture in the waterfall!
Both thumbs UP :) Amazing vlog and photos!!
Hi Andrew, another great video and some nice shots. Are you missing us over ! Not the weather I guess. Water spray is a real pain. Trying to keep of the lens. Had that issue early in the year at Portland Bill in Dorset. Take care now..
Great photograph indeed. Really inspiring. I'll be going to Iceland in a couple of months. To be exact, 13 June 2018. Can’t wait to try out all your techniques and settings. Some advice would be much appreciated.
Hi Andrew, yeah nice interesting vlog. My camera is waterproof but I still like to cover it when it is raining. Your shower cap which I have watch you use a few times is a simple but great idea, I am now on the lookout for one.
Another awesome video Andrew, I like the way that you explained the troubles you encounter and how they are overcome, along with the times you've visited too. Do you have any plans to release a video on how you edit your images?
Yes - Iceland is so wonderful! I was also able to experience it in September this year. But as few tourists as you can see on your video, there was rarely such a place.
LG Jörg
Hello Andrew, great video. I'm Brazilian and I dream one day to photograph in Iceland. I would, if possible, talk about the cost of staying in that country for a week. A big hug!
Great videos, Andrew. I’ll be there next week and have been watching your series on Iceland with much enthusiasm. They’ve been super educational and full of tips where to go. I shoot mostly 35mm film with an M7 and wondering if I should take that with me or leave at home.
Wonderful video as always and such amazing shots!
Thanks so much Marina. How did the auditions go? When do you find out if you have a part?
They went well, thank you very much for asking. I've already found out and I got the part of the wicked witch :D
Bravo Maestro!
Cheers Gheorghe! 👍