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Einar

Einar Páll Svavarsson is an Icelandic Political Scientist travel and photo guide and landscape photojournalist Einar Páll has been interested in landscape photography for decades and taken thousands of photos all over Iceland. In summer and winter, by the coast and in the highland, in canyons, by waterfalls, close to erupting volcanos as well as top of freezing cold glaciers. In addition to photographing natural wonders, Einar also regularly takes photos of the peaceful and beautiful small fishing villages around Iceland as well as his beloved hometown Reykjavík. Einar Páll has traveled exte

Christian

Christian Hoiberg is a full-time Norwegian Landscape & Nature Photographer with a passion to teach. His journey with photography started at the age of 15, when he bought his first DSLR camera after working at a electronic retailer. Just like most people, he began without understanding the camera, and happily used the "automatic" settings. For years he took pictures just for fun but eventually felt the urge to improve and understand how to properly use the camera. After learning manual mode and how to get the best out of the camera, his passion grew even bigger and he realised that this is wh

Lorenzo

Lorenzo Nadalini is a professional landscape photographer. He loves to enjoy and feel the essence of the place he visits and his dream has always been to explore and capture special moments. His photography journey started a long time ago, at the age of ten with a film camera, when he left without a return ticket. After so many years he keeps devoting time and energy researching the best shooting and modern post-processing techniques for landscape photography and more. Graduated in Economics, after some years in tax and business recovery services, he turned his great hobby into his current j

Andrea

Andrea Pozzi is an adventurer and a landscape photographer based in Bormio, an alpine jewel of Italy. Since an early age, he has always been fascinated by distant lands, places where contact with nature is fundamental and where civilisation has been unable to take root. The excitement behind a new experience, a new landscape or a new encounter is what gives him life; the growing desire for discovery, which becomes stronger with every new journey, has given birth to his own personal photographic (but not only) project, "Forgottenlands". Andrea's camera has taken him to the wild and remote

Óli

Oli is a native Icelander, family man, professional photographer and a guide. Born in 1972, Oli grew up in Reykjavik and his enthusiasm for photography was obvious early on. Oli took a keen interest in computer technology and laid the camera for rest for a few years. After working in the advertising business in Iceland for many years Oli decided to make his increasingly time demanding hobby his career. Oli has published work in e.g. books, websites, magazines and newspapers and has expert knowledge in landscape photography. Oli has been a Photo Guide for quite a few years now with great succ

Dion

Born in Perth, Australia, Dion embarked on the usual antipodean right of passage collecting passport stamps through 40+ countries and is currently based in London, United Kingdom. He qualified as a pharmacist and after many years in the dispensary he swapped helping patients and teaching future pharmacists for helping photographic clients with both the technical aspects and artistic side of photography. Although an unconventional transition, it could be seen as a natural progression following in the footsteps of both his artists parents who instilled in him an appreciation of the beautiful an

Daniel

Daniel was born in the Moscow area, Russia. After graduating from art school he studied at Moscow’s institute of Physics and Technology, which pointed him toward a career as an optics physicist. During his studies he developed expertise not only in physics, but in mountain climbing and hiking. He regularly led tourist groups during the holidays through the Russian mountains. Right after graduation he became a guide of photo workshops and chief editor of Continent Expedition magazine, a publication about travel and adventures all over the world. Daniel has received several awards in photogra

Albert

Albert is a Dutch photographer with an extreme passion for landscape photography. He aims to capture places and certain moments in the best way possible by using his own vision and unique style. His style consists of strong vibrant, sometimes fairytale like images in which he expresses himself. Albert has a background in Design, Video and Animation. He has worked for himself his whole life and has as a Master Degree in Multimedia & Entertainment Technology. Albert loves to travel. Next to photo tours and workshops he likes to explore the world on his own or with friends. He has a passion for

Iurie

Iurie Belegurschi is an award-winning fine art nature and landscape photographer, as well as the founder of Iceland Photo Tours. Born in Moldova, Iurie developed an interest in photography from an early age after his uncle converted the family bathroom into a darkroom. Iurie moved to Iceland in 2006. Drawn in by the incredible light and landscapes, he began traveling the country, with the camera in hand, in search of inspiration and honing his skills. Continually winning awards in international photography competitions, his images have been published and put on display in a number of leading

Edwin

When one speaks of travel and landscape photography at its apex, his name quickly comes to mind. Well known locally and gaining recognition abroad for his ethereal landscape images, his works exemplify landscape photography as a fine art. A former medical and corporate professional, Edwin has found his niche and true calling in landscape photography. Still imbibed with the commitment and dedication for always achieving his best, these qualities are now his staples, whether he is shooting for clients or himself, mentoring photographers that join him in the tours that he guides in Iceland, Norwa

Mads

A teacher of education with a master degree in educational philosophy. Mads is specializing in fine art landscape photography and video editing but works with other genres of photography too. He started out as a photographer in 2011 and his experience with video editing goes back to 2002.“I find my inspiration all over the world but I am especially drawn to the nordic, cold and harsh yet awe inspiring beautiful nature.I am a child of the postmodern era. I have grown up with action movies such as Armageddon, The Rock and Batman, fantasy movies such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Avatar a

Kerry

Kerry is an award winning scenic and environmental photographer with a passion for the Arctic and the environment. His artwork can be seen in numerous commercial installs, public galleries, international publications and private art collections. His unique vision for the outdoors and the environment can now be seen through the Arctic Arts Project, a collection of photographic images representing change in the arctic. The project has evoked a passionate global response from educators, scientists, artists and photographers alike. Kerry is based out of Denver, in the United States, and has spen

Julien

Julien Grondin, known as « Beboy » on social media is a French landscape photographer. He was born and grew up in Reunion island. He is 37 year old and has a serious background in graphics and design industry making understanding color management, compositions, and editing photo is an easy task for him. Julien traveled full-time during 5 years to fully live his passion for landscape photography, exploring Asia, Europe, and the US as well. Now based in France, Julien is particularly well known for his lavender photos. Indeed, every year, for 5 years now, he keeps exploring every corner of Pro

Siggi

Siggi was born in Iceland and has spent most of his photography career in this paradise.During his time as a photographer, he early on found that his passion lies with photographing the beautiful landscapes and nightscapes of Iceland. One of his favorite activities is being out, chasing the northern lights and thinking of new ways to top his shots. He has won multiple awards for his work, both locally and internationally, especially for his photos of the Aurora Borealis. Sigurdur has also written a book on the subject to aid everyone in getting the perfect shots of Lady Aurora and held nights

Serena

Serena Dzenis is an award-winning photographer, author and journalist who is based in Iceland. She has written numerous articles for the Iceland Photo Tours website, both about photography in Iceland as well as the more general aspects of using a camera. Well-known for her uniquely romantic photographic style and love for the winter season, Serena is not afraid of harsh conditions and in making the most of what this planet has to offer. Her open and friendly nature has seen her embracing challenges each and every day, teaching others to make their own future and to turn their dreams into real

Raymond

Raymond is an award-winning photographer with a worldwide reputation. Known for his magnificent landscape photos, his career took off in 2011, when he was voted as ‘Best Nature Photographer’ by one of Europe’s largest online photo communities. One of his photos was even elected as one of the best photos in the 10 years history of the organization. Raymond’s work has featured in various publications, from books to newspapers and magazines, and he actively takes on assignments for publishers and advertising agencies. These days he works as a nature photographer, mostly leading expert tours acr

Michael

Michael has a decade of experience in professional photography and filmmaking. He’s always had a creative streak,from childhood comic strip doodling and lego towers, to the iconic landscape photography he specialises in today. He has been commissioned by huge international clients, including Nike, Samsung, Verizon, Disney, BMW and Google. You can find his work published in National Geographic, Wired Magazine, Huffington Post and The Weather Channel.

Kathleen

Kathleen Croft is a travel and landscape photographer. She spends most of her time in the field photographing fresh and unspoiled areas. Traveling to many remote areas of Greenland over the last number of years, she is always exploring and happy to share the adventures that she finds while photographing glacial recession and the effects of climate change. She holds degrees in Science and Biology. Her work can be viewed in publications such as National Geographic, Landscape Photographer, and Outdoor Photographer to name a few.

Jon

Jón is a native Icelander, pro landscape and nature photographer, loves the northern lights and tries different technic capturing them - panorama, vertorama and time lapse. Jón started taking photography seriously 10 years ago and since then he has held numerous exhibitions all over Iceland and published two photo books. He has been recognised and awarded internationally for his work. His pictures has been published all over the world in newspapers, magazines and various books. Jón has a great passion for photography and travelling, he attempts to highlight interesting landscape, nature and

Felix

Felix Röser is a professional Landscape- and Advertising Photographer based in Nuremberg, Germany. Since he started his own business as a freelance photographer four years ago, his pictures were published in several magazines around the globe, such as the Redbull Adventure online magazine or the Digital SLR Photography Magazine. He also had several exhibitions, one of them in the Bavarian Ministry of Finance and Home. With the money of his first job as a self-employed photographer he made a dream come true. He booked flight to Iceland and went on a single backpacking-tour all around the isla

Páll

Páll Jökull is an Icelandic photo guide and a professional landscape photographer with high knowledge of photography, photogenic places and the history of Iceland. Wether you are an amateur or working professional photographer the benefits of hiring someone "in the know" with local knowledge is a very wise investment. Páll is easy going and friendly and all his photography tours are customized to meet your specific needs in a small group of 2-4 people in all seasons. Páll has recently published a photo book, A portrait of Iceland, with a collection of vertical shots of Iceland and has also s

Perri

Professional freelance photographer Perri Schelat is an award-winning landscape and nature photographer with a passion for the natural world. Perri resides in Washington State; she is an adventurer and nature enthusiast who invests in experiences and lives life to its fullest. Perri is an educator, writer and speaker, sharing her work and knowledge of photography and inspiring like-minded photographers. Perri’s work has been published in popular magazines and books, as well as, being used for advertising, exhibits and has received numerous awards. Perri’s background and pursuit of her craft,

Kaspars

There’s no doubt that immersing oneself in nature with a camera can reinvigorate the soul. For Kaspars, this has become a lifetime passion that he pursues all across the rugged and pristine landscapes of Iceland. For this intrepid explorer, there is nothing more exciting than to get off the beaten track, traversing the last remnants of wilderness left to be discovered in this world. His enduring belief is that there are still many grand scenes in Iceland that are yet to be photographed; his sense for adventure is a testament to the energy that he puts into finding them. With an intimate know

Bragi

Bragi Kort comes from a long line of photographers. His grandmother was for example the first person to open a photo studio in Hafnarfjörður at times when cameras were as rare as cars. Worked as a sales manager for pro audio for many years selling microphones to broadcasters and other video enthusiasts. He has always been interested in photography and started in landscape photography in 2008 and has since then been taking photos non stop and working as a freelance photographer along with previous job until 2015 when he got all the required licences for himself and his jeep to become a full tim

Alban

Alban grew up on the shores of southwest France, and could easily have spent a lifetime enjoying the waves were it not for his passion for photography. After leaving the French coast behind he began to focus on landscapes, and now feels a deep connection and sense of freedom when out in the wild capturing nature’s finest sights. With that in mind it’s no surprise that he is currently based in Iceland. Although self-taught, Alban is highly skilled with post-processing techniques and covers many of his secrets in his personal classes. Despite this, he is insistent that his photography talents

Kerry-Ann

Kerry-Ann’s interest in astronomy started from a young age when she heard in the news that Halley’s Comet would be making a close approach to Earth. After getting her first telescope at the age of 11 and then her first SLR film camera as a teenager, she began to think of the possibilities of astrophotography. As a space science undergraduate student at York University in Toronto she was a volunteer at the observatory where she aided in tours, observing sessions and research. Over the course of more than 15 years, she dabbled in astrophotography but it wasn't until the beginning of 2007 tha

Yuri

Yuri is a professional astronomer and an award winning nightscape photographer based in Chile. He conducts scientific research and deals with modern astronomical instrumentation at one of the largets optical telescopes located in Atacama desert. He is an expert in astronomical photography and panoramic imaging of the night sky in particular. His images are known worldwide and have been featured in various books, magazines (Astronomy, Sky & Telescope, The Times magazine), popular websites, and on TV. Yuri is an active contributor to NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), having more than 50

Brynjar

Being out in nature with a camera and a tripod can be like a form of meditation – a soothing, peaceful experience that has the potential to lift you out of this world. For Brynjar Ágústsson, a native Icelandic professional landscape photographer, there is simply nothing more satisfying. A former member of the Rimmugýgur Icelandic Viking Community from Hafnarfjördur, Brynjar is acquainted with even the most hidden corners of Iceland and knows every magical location like the back of his hand. This former parachute jumper, windsurfer and mountain guide has amassed a wealth of experience from gu

Jorunn

Jórunn is a landscape photographer based in Reykjavik Iceland where she was also born. She has great passion for photography and travelling. Jórunn knows Iceland and Icelandic unpredictable weather by heart and Icelandic nature is a big inspiration for her both in terms of photography as well for hiking and outdoor activity. The light and the unique landscape in Iceland are phenomenal and gives one endless opportunities and ideas she confirms. She loves to share her experience with others and help travelers to plan their visit to Iceland. Jórunn has experience doing photo tours with smaller

Christopher

Christopher Lund was born 1973 in Reykjavík, Iceland. He grew up with photography and studied mainly through working with his father Mats Wibe Lund who is well known in Iceland for his aerial photography. In 1993, he graduated from college (majoring in Natural Sciences) and moved to Trondheim, Norway, where he worked as a photographer and a lab technician at Melhuus A/S. Between 1994 and 1998, he continued to work with his dad and was responsible for both analog and digital processing in his company. Between 1998 and 1999, he moved to Viborg in Denmark to study photography at Medieskolerne. W

Anton

Anton Agarkov is a travelling photographer and journalist with more than ten years of shooting experience. Anton shoots mostly landscape and travel stories and organises photography workshops and expeditions in Russia and Central Asia in which he spends more than 200 days a year. His outmost interest lies in the territories of natural parks and reserves as well as hard to reach territories. Anton has vast experience in shooting in harsh weather conditions such as snow and sandstorms, extreme cold and heat. He is a Tamron ambassador in Russia and pro-rider for Marmot Russia, working on a regu

Marco

Marco Grassi, born and raised in the northwest of Italy, is a self-taught and award-winning photographer focused on landscape and travel photography. His work has been internationally published and has reached millions of people from all over the world. Sponsored by "LEE Filters" and "Hilleberg - The Tentmaker" he is also a brand ambassador for "500px". At the young age of 23 Marco has completed his round-the-world trip and today, several countries later, he defines himself a true travel addict. His goal with photography is to make you wonder and inspire you to go see those amazing places yo

Luis

Costa Rican Photographer, Advertising Designer, Blogger, TEDx Speaker, Adventurer and Dreamer. Luis is the Founder and Director of ToTheWonder®, the most important adventure photography blog and tour operator in Central America. Sony Alpha Ambassador for Latin America as well as brand ambassador for Patagonia, Petzl, La Sportiva, Sea to Summit and Trangoworld in Costa Rica. He currently leads International Photographic Expeditions and Workshops through to ToTheWonder and continuously collaborates with Iceland Photo Tours as a photo guide. Luis is recognized for documenting the spectacular la

Dmitry

Dmitry is a photographer, traveler and polar guide. He was born in Moscow(Russia) and has loved photography since his childhood. Being a physicist by training, he started working at Russian space science program, then served in the military. After dismissal, he established a well-known IT company. Dmitry traveled and photographed 112 countries so far. His five personal photo exhibitions attracted more than a million people. Dmitry is a winner of many photo contests such as: EPSON Int'l Pano Awards, Global Arctic Awards, Trierenberg SC, B&W Spider Awards, Int'l Photography Awards, In

Örvar

An mountain adventurer since his teenage years. On his many trips to the Icelandic mountains and wilderness the photographer became obsessed with capturing the raw beauty of the places he visited. Over the years he has captured Iceland’s most wild places on his camera from the colorful and never ending midsummer arctic sunset to the inspiring displays of northern lights in winter. Örvar has won multiple international awards for his photos and has been running a photo gallery in central Reykjavík since 2008.

Ozzo

Ozzo is a talented commercial and landscape photographer from Reykjavik where he operates his company Ozzo Photography. He merges his lifelong passion of photography with traveling around Iceland and all around the world. His images of winter scapes and night photography have been widely recognised in both local and international media. Óli has a reputation for going the extra mile to get good shots and he can share some good stories of a freezing temperatures, crocodiles in the water with him or where he has almost been inside an erupting volcano. "As a photographer, I put my heart and sou

Kah-Wai

Dr. Kah-Wai Lin was born in Malaysia, but he has lived in other parts of the world for most of his life. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Lviv National Medical University, Ukraine and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in medical science from Karolinska Institute, Sweden. Since 2012, Dr. Lin has made his home in New Jersey, USA. Following a successful research career at Princeton University, Dr. Lin followed his passion and became a professional landscape photographer. To date, Dr. Lin has explored and photographed some of the most diverse and remote places in over 30 count

Dennis

Dennis Polkläser, born in 1983 and based in Germany, is an award-winning photoartist and workshop educator with focus mainly on landscape photography. With his art and his style of photography he is always aiming to express his fascination and passion for the wild and primal regions of this planet and to capture the beauty of nature. Dennis preferred motives are scandinavian landscapes in combination with an expressive mood of the light and dramatic weather situation. He has already achieved several successes in international photography contests and his work has been published in various me

Federico

Federico Penta is a freelance photographer from Rome, Italy. He is a traveller and photographer who is specialized in landscapes. Federico graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master of Science in Marketing. Passionate about traveling, he’s discovered the affection for photography during his Economic studies. Self-taught from studying the works of famous professional photographers, Federico has since found his niche in landscapes, cityscapes and travel photography. His works have been published in some of the most important photography magazines such as “Digital Photo” and

Felix

Felix Inden is a professional photographer based in Cologne, Germany.His focus lays on the wild and majestic landscapes of northern scandinavia.His approach to photography is emotionally driven, as he combines the passion for the wilderness, beeing outside and feeling nature with everything it brings, portraying these in a personal way.He wants to capture a places feeling, mood and aura and let it speak for itself. Lately, his work has been recognized in international awards and it´s published in different magazines and newspapers. He has always been a night owl, so it is no surprise, that t

Pedro

Pedro is a Portuguese landscape photographer based in Slovakia but you’ll often find him chasing the light in the most beautiful mountains, forests, and fjords of Europe. Favoring the cold landscapes and the raw nature of northern Europe, the weather does not stop him from going after the perfect shot — be it the northern lights in the Lofoten Islands, a mountain in Patagonia or a powerful waterfall in Iceland. When not traveling the world with his camera, Pedro is found back home helping others improve their photography and editing skills through personalized one-to-one online courses.

David

A carefree childhood amongst the rolling landscape of Iowa ignited David Swindler's passion for the wild and his unquenchable thirst for exploration. Says David, "I am the oldest of five kids so I was a bit of a ring-leader. We were always up to something." From crafting an improvised raft to sail down a local river to biking the vast countryside, young David realized that he is happiest when surrounded by nature. At age ten, he saw the Grand Canyon for the first time and that experience changed him forever. "My grandpa and I were camped at the edge of the North Rim. I got out of the

Stian

Stian Klo is an award-winning fine art nature and landscape photographer from Harstad, Norway. He is also co-founder, along with Arild Heitmann, of Lofoten Tours. Some of his best work has been published in several noteworthy publications, including the prestigious National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer Magazine, Landscape Photography Magazine and N-Photo. A number of his photos have been licensed out to companies such as Apple, Nike and Iceland Air for use in global marketing campaigns. Creative from a young age, Stian sees travelling and exploration as a kind of therapy. Look hard enoug

Thomas

Thomas Vikre is a Danish / Norwegian award-winning photographer based in the Faroe Islands, his work consists primarily of landscape, travel & fine art photography, but he also does a substantial amount of commercial work for local companies. Thomas also guides for private clients, groups and photo tour companies visiting the Faroe Islands and has rapidly become a reference in the isles. Earlier in his professional career, he was involved in the airline & tourism industry. On a part time basis, he also worked as a production assistant on film sets and with TV commercials. In 2013 he decided t

José

José Ramos is a landscape photographer and doctor from Portugal, currently living in Lisbon. He started shooting fourteen years ago and this passion grew so strong that this was the art he has chosen to express himself and pay homage to the beauty and power of the world which surrounds us. He divides his time between working as a photographer and a doctor specialized in Psychiatry, which implies great dedication to be able to develop his skills in both areas. So far this has been possible through very strong commitment and discipline, as well as at the expense of sleeping hours, which would on

Stefan

Stefan Hefele is a landscape photographer from southern Germany. The trained commercial photographer lives there with his family in a little quiet town. From his home base he travels all over the world. His weakness for Nordic landscapes is hard to miss. In his portfolio some of the best Northern European Locations are found such as Iceland, Northern Norway and Finland. The renowned landscape photographer is represented by his broad portfolio in many well-known publishers and international campaigns. With the prestige project "Mountains 2016", he can call an Calendar from GEO his own. Stefan

Dany

Dany Eid is a landscape and cityscape photographer based in Dubai, UAE.

Cristiana

Cristiana is a landscape photographer based in Italy.

Christian

Christian is a man of many interests, but landscape photography has become his passion and calling after spending much of his life as a professional marketer for multinational conglomerates engaged in fast moving consumer goods. A non-conformist, Christian spent much of the start of his professional photography career discovering the diverse landscapes of New Zealand. While most of his counterparts in his native Philippines spent much time travelling inland, he saw an opportunity at the onset to take his talents direct to the global stage. He led the first groups of landscape artists from his

Patrick

Patrick Marson Ong is a talented photographer specialising in the capture of incredible landscapes that highlight the best of Mother Nature. Patrick’s passion for photography is in his blood, rooted in vivid childhood memories with his father, who was a keen film maker. He enjoys continuing the family tradition, and loves nothing more than bringing home amazing photographs from his travels to share with friends and relatives. He also lives for the challenges of capturing timeless photography. Getting up before dawn for a sunrise shoot, venturing out into the wilderness, braving subarctic temp

Adrián

Adrián is a Costa Rican advertising designer and photographer. He is also an avid adventure, sports and nature lover. He works as the Executive Assistant for ToTheWonder®, the most important adventure photography blog and tour operator in Central America. Adrián has been a Photo Guide for ToTheWonder Workshops since its beginning. Photography is the best tool to preserve memorable moments in our lives. For this reason his philosophy of life can be summed up in living one day at a time. His passion for photography has focused on acquiring and sharing knowledge, and showing the wonderful world

Photographing Ice in Iceland

I have found that, in my many journeys to Iceland, photographing the ice tends to drive my passion like no other landscape. The ever-changing colours, shapes, and luminosity of the ice, create a primal force of nature that continually draws me deeper into each scene. The glacial lagoons of the Vatnajökull ice cap- Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón are a photographer’s paradise. They are easily accessible, yet because of the kinetic existence of the glacier they are never the same. They are a definite bucket list location for any photographer. See also: 8 Day Northern Lights & Ice Cave Winter P

This is Why Everyone Wants to go to Iceland

Iceland is booming. More than 2 million tourists visit Iceland every year. This comes as no surprise. As I am regularly guiding tours in Iceland I have visited the country quite some times over the years and the beauty of the country is simply out of this world. The moment you step out of Reykjavik is the moment you enter some a fantasy movie with beautiful scenery on ever corner. For the people that have not visited Iceland yet, here are a bunch of images that just might convince you :) See also: 9 Best Places for Landscape Photography in Iceland Iceland has an Insane Coastline with High Cl

Falling in Love with Iceland

It was a regular day back in June of 2012, I was having some drinks with a couple of my best buddies talking photography. We had always planned a trip to visit Iceland, for one reason or another our plans always had to be pushed back as we initially wanted to go October of 2011. I fell in love with Iceland. Photo by: 'Christian Lim'. See also: Summer Workshops in Iceland After a couple of beers mixed with some hard drinks, I said “You know what, we should just do it.” Book it tonight. The rest was history, we booked an 8 day tour with Iurie Belegurschi, whom I met the first time back in Sep

Stuðlagil — The Magical Basalt Column Canyon

Basalt columns are a fascinating land formation that photographers are easily drawn to. When in small numbers, the multiple stacks of hexagonal rocks often form an ideal foreground or background for landscape photography. These columns’ regularity is stunning and almost unbelievable and can often be mistaken for man-made creations rather than a part of solidifying lava or creation of Mother Nature. The visual experience is often so unique that their regularity is often described as magical. When you add the basalt column to other phenomena in nature, like a stream of spring fed water or co

How I Took This Photo of Scotland's Most Loved Peak

A little while ago, I was excited to be returning on another photography trip to the picturesque Scottish Highlands. There was only one slight problem: I'd just fractured my leg! It was the result of an unfortunate misadventure that could have been much worse, so I counted myself lucky. However, I was due to head to Glencoe where I would meet my fellow photographer, Phil Buckle, in just a couple of days. Our photo tour of Scotland had been planned for months and suddenly, I'd found myself hobbling, grimacing, and munching on the maximum dose of over-the-counter painkillers. Well, I had alw

Lakagígar: An Expanse of Craters and Lava Fields

As eruptions of highly active volcanoes continually leave their mark on the landscape of Iceland, it has become a land of constantly renewing landforms – strikingly different to most places and countries where landforms remain unchanged for hundreds or thousands or millions of years. One of the most interesting places to visit to understand and experience such endless rebuilding, renewal and transformation is Lakagígar. The volcanic eruption that started in June 1783 lasted for eight months and became the second biggest lava flow in the history of the planet Earth. The glowing magma from th

The Mysterious Drangey Rock

Drangey is a small island rock surrounded by ocean streams and is hence a challenging place to visit. Sitting in the middle of the fjord Skagafjörður in the northern region, it is a landmark that often goes unnoticed. The most apt name for this island is a rock, as the top plateau sits upon 200 metres of straight vertical cliffs on all sides. It is not only a unique geological phenomenon but is also integrated into the history of Iceland, as far back as the times of settlement in the 9th century. Drangey rock is home to hundreds of thousands of birds of many different species. It has all t

Drekagil Gorge, Askja Volcano and Holuhraun Lava Field

Drekagil, also known as the dragon gorge, is situated in the northern part of the Icelandic Highlands. It is a fascinating place with a fitting name, filled with lava formations that resemble strange creatures such as trolls and dragons. When hiking through the narrow gorge, one can’t help but feel that otherworldly forces are present. Along the way, passing by steep cliffs, you'll need to climb minor rocks by a small stream that originates from a waterfall enclosed in an almost cave-like cliff at the deep end of the gorge. It is one of those otherworldly places that you'll often find in I

The Colourful Mountains of Landmannalaugar are a Photographers’ Paradise

There are several places in Iceland where you can capture a fascinating landscape — landforms and natural wonders that display stunning motifs and give you unique photos. From the coastline up to the mountains, there are a variety of places and natural gems to photograph all over this volcanically active island. But of all the landscape flora we have in Iceland, some places are still more interesting than others. These places are packed with ingredients for the perfect photo and seem to call out to the camera at every step you take. One such place is Landmannalaugar. Located in the Icelandic H

My Experience on a Photo Workshop With Iceland Photo Tours

For several years, I have realised that I was not only taking photographs whilst travelling but starting to define my travels and destinations based upon whether they would be suitable for my photographic interests. This is how it came about that I considered joining a photo workshop to take my photography another level higher. So in February 2016, I decided to explore Iceland with a perspective on winter. During my research, I stumbled upon information in relation to Iceland Photo Tours. A brief look at the portfolio of its founder, Iurie Belegurschi, as well as the cool team of brilliant pho

9 Unbelievable Photographs of Ice Caves in Iceland

Ice caves in Iceland are a dream of most landscape photographers. If you've seen photos of them before, then no doubt you will likely want to visit one yourself. Before you enter one though, it's important to know how they are formed, ways in which to stay safe when entering an ice cave, and what kinds of photos you can expect to get when you do take the plunge and head into an ice cave deep within Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park. So without further ado, let's dive into the wonderful world of Iceland's incredible ice caves. See also: 4 Day Northern Lights & Ice Cave Photo Tour How is an

Travelling to Greenland for Photography

As I write this blog, I am on an Air Greenland flight from Ilulissat to Nuuk and have just been informed by the captain that we are in a holding pattern, as the weather in Nuuk has deteriorated, and we are unable to land. Such is travel in Greenland. Greenland.com currently has an internet campaign running, #GreenlandPioneer, that seeks those traveling to Greenland to post images and stories of their journeys. I would submit that this is a rather accurate portrayal of travels to this amazing country, and that being a Pioneer is part of the reality, and part of the fun. In my travels to Green

Photos of Iceland from the Sky

Everyone knows that Iceland has amazing landscapes throughout the whole country. But Iceland doesn’t only look beautiful from the ground. It also looks incredible from the sky. On a recent flight, I had the opportunity to expand my aerial photography portfolio and focused on mostly top down images. Photographing top down is not easy. The landscapes look completely different than you’re used to. It’s like seeing a whole new world. New ‘paintings’ go by every second and you have to be quick to capture them properly. Rivers, ground textures, valleys... they all look very different from a top dow

A Life-Changing Experience In Iceland

Although I was born and raised in Denmark, visiting Iceland has always felt like coming “home”. My first visit to Iceland as a photographer was in the fall of 2015, where my adventures began in the east. I had spent three days on the ferry from my home country and I was hungry to start photographing. Having been accustomed to the flatness of the Danish landscapes, my visit to Iceland seemed somewhat out of this world! I felt a mix of freedom, joy and creativity, which I had never experienced before. Northern Lights over Kirkjufell. Photo by: 'Mads Peter Iversen'. See also: The Ultimate Fie

Females in Landscape and Nature Photography

Landscape photography has always been one of the most, if not the most popular branch of photography. It has a universal appeal, allowing viewers to feel carried to places and landscapes that they might never otherwise have the chance to see. Unfortunately, it is a fact that there are very few female landscape photographers in the industry, rather definitely only a few ‘recognised’ female landscape photographers. While women have made huge progress in certain fields of this historically male-dominated environment, we are still lagging behind as far as the landscape photography genre is concern

A Beginner's Guide to Aerial Photography in Iceland

Are you afraid of heights? Don’t be. Aerial photography can be really daunting and intimidating at first, but if you let your fear get the best out of you, you are bound to miss out on a lot. There is so much to see in Iceland from the sky. What's more, the landscape looks completely different from up there than it does with your feet planted firmly on the ground. There are so many reasons that you should get up in the air for photography in Iceland and in this article, I'll explain exactly why. See also: 5 Reasons Why Iceland is the Best Destination For Aerial Photography Volcanoes from the

Photo Gallery of Glaciers and Ice Caves in Iceland

They are portrayed as white, empty spaces, as if something was missing. It is almost as if the landscape architect forgot to put an actual landscape in these white gaps – mountains, roads, trees, everything seems to have disappeared. On a map they are the error that the artist erased. Dead areas. Ice caves are magical. Photo by: 'Iurie Belegurschi'. See also: 10 Day Northern Lights and Ice Caves Photo Workshop in Iceland Now, Toss That Map Away! It is nonsense and unreal. Pack your bags, jump on a plane to Iceland and experience with your own eyes the wonders of ice cold glaciers. Then you

Photo Gallery of Bardarbunga Volcano and the Holuhraun Eruption

Bardarbunga and the Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. Iceland is known for being the Land of Ice and Fire as it has a high concentration of active volcanoes. The reason for that is its location on the mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland has about 30 active volcanic systems, of which 13 have erupted since the settlement of the island. In Iceland there are four volcanic zones; the Reykjanes Ridge, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, West and North Volcanic Zones and the East Volcanic Zone that are all connected across central Iceland with the Mid-Iceland Belt. The most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the history

Interesting Waterfalls in Iceland for Photographers

One of the first things you are bound to notice when you visit Iceland, while driving around the country and traveling from one region to another, is water—flowing in streams, creeks, and rivers down slopes and under bridges or finding its way through the neighbourhood of a small town or from the centre of a mountain. There is no dearth of water in Iceland. The small island could fulfil the water needs—domestic and industrial—of the entire population of North America or Europe. Water is a big part of the Icelandic landscape and part of the some of the most fascinating natural wonders people w

Háifoss is More Than One Waterfall

The second highest waterfall in Iceland is Háifoss (The High Waterfall). Fed by the river Fossá (Waterfall River), it is located at the edge of the Icelandic Highlands (usually defined as the interior area of land above 350 meters in altitude). It is a popular attraction for a good reason, especially for photographers, as both the waterfall and its surroundings are quite impressive. The fall is 120 meters and, like most waterfalls in Iceland, its volume varies between seasons. In spring and early summer, the volume is higher than in winter as the snow in the Highlands melts and groundwater fi

Siglufjörður Town and Photography

Although the main attractions in Iceland—for both tourism and photography—are natural wonders, one should not overlook the role that history and the people play. The island has a rich history which reaches back to the settlement in the ninth century. Up until the early 20th century, Iceland was mainly an agricultural society where most people lived on farms. Along the coastline, only a few clusters of houses formed tiny communities, mainly as trading posts or fishing stations. These were usually set up in a location where rich fishing grounds with abundant stock of cod, halibut, or other s

How I Spent My Time During Dubai Lockdown

Until yesterday, it was more or less what I can call a total lockdown in Dubai, the city where I live. Today is a new day and we can leave the house following several guidelines. I am hoping that life will go back to normal soon. Explore these Travel Blogs This is what it's like to Photograph Ice in Iceland Discover 15 Types of Photography to Challenge Your Creativity I understand that most of us are not used to staying at home. For someone like me – and I would dare to say many photographers – this was a very unusual situation. What would home office mean for us cityscape photographers?