Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

[anderson.council]

Saw the Julia Bradbury program and decided we would do this trail. This was our first trip to Iceland and words just can't do justice to the place. It is an amazing country with seemingly endless photo opportunities.

Now unfortunately I didn't take a tripod (to save on weight) which means all the pictures I took are hand held and so I can't really count them as landscapes but more holiday record shots. Added to that the fact that it rained on 4 and half days out of six (and for most of the day, on and off) and I was shooting higher ISO than normal. This coupled with the fact that I hadn't realised the camera's high ISO noise reduction setting was switched off means that these images are duller and noisier than acceptable but I've posted them here for comments anyway. All I can add is that I have to go back and if anyone here is thinking about going there - think no more. Go.

Scott


Day 1 - Brennistiensalda by anderson.council, on Flickr
Body : 5D MKII
Lens   : EF24-105L
ISO : 1600
Aperture : F10
Speed : 1/250
Datetime : 2013-08-24 11:26 (local)
Location : near Landamannalaugar, Iceland


Day 1 - Hrafntinnusker by anderson.council, on Flickr
Body : 5D MKII
Lens   : EF24-105L
ISO : 800
Aperture : F10
Speed : 1/125
Datetime : 2013-08-24 22:08 (local)
Location : near Hrafntinnusker, Iceland


Day 2 - Alftavatn by anderson.council, on Flickr
Body : 5D MKII
Lens   : EF24-105L
ISO : 400
Aperture : F10
Speed : 1/160
Datetime : 2013-08-25 14:13 (local)
Location : near Alftavatn, Iceland


Day 2 - Approaching Alftavatn by anderson.council, on Flickr
Body : 5D MKII
Lens   : EF24-105L
ISO : 1600
Aperture : F16
Speed : 1/250
Datetime : 2013-08-25 21:42 (local)
Location : Alftavatn, Iceland


Day 3 - Torfahlaup Gorge 1 (near Alftavatn) by anderson.council, on Flickr
Body : 5D MKII
Lens : EF24-105L
ISO : 1600
Aperture : F16
Speed : 1/100
Datetime : 2013-08-26 13:28 (local)
Location : near Alftavatn, Iceland

[AndyA]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

We watched that episode too and what a beautiful place it looks. I'd be pleased to have taken these shots.

[Dave s]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Looks like a beautiful place ,smashing set of photos as well

[Stan]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

A beautiful place for which your shots do justice

Stan

[Petros]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

A set of beautiful images, great colour and composition. A bit bemused by your comment re the tripod or lack off. In my book they are fine landscapes with or without a tripod!

[Muscat]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Looks to be a stunning location, you should be happy with these

[wayne2418]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Looks like a beautiful place to photograph .... love shot number five .

[anderson.council]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Andy, Dave, Stan, Petros, Muscat & Wayne, thanks for looking. I appreciate the positive comments.

Petros : re my comment on tripod. Probably me being paranoid and over critical of my own work. I really need to post more so that I can get a feel for what I get wrong (in order to improve) but also to know when I've got something right so I can keep doing it. I think I was a bit worried I'd overcooked these during the raw conversion stage and felt the need to explain why.

Cheers
Scott

[wayne2418]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

I really need to post more so that I can get a feel for what I get wrong (in order to improve) but also to know when I've got something right so I can keep doing it.

...

I think thats exactly what I need to do too..

[EOS_User]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Hi Scott;

Iceland is high on our Bucket List, and your images have re-ignited that interest... Well done under difficult conditions.

Cheers;

Lee

[anderson.council]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Hi Scott;

Iceland is high on our Bucket List, and your images have re-ignited that interest... Well done under difficult conditions.

Cheers;

Lee

Thanks Lee. If I can provide any information please let me know and I'll see if I can help. That goes for anyone else as well.

Scott

[Montana 5]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

These are all wonderful shots and excellent work.

Doug.

[anderson.council]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Thanks Doug.

Scott

[tesarver]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Stunning looking place, well done Scott

Tom

[anderson.council]

Re: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland

Thanks Tom. In addition to my earlier (in this thread) comment about the need to post more I'm also aware that I need to start commenting on others shots as well. I think you must be one of the most commenting members here - how do you find the time :)

Cheers
Scott