Iceberg at Sunrise, Diamond Beach, Jökulsárlón, Iceland
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A brand new edit of an image that I took last October during what was a stunning morning down on the diamond beach at Jökulsárlón.
I know people love travelling to Iceland in the winter with the snow and ice but for me, autumn is the best time to travel. For a start, you're much more likely to find free floating icebergs in the lagoon across the road as well as on the beach.
For those less familiar with how icebergs end up on the black volcanic beach, here goes.
Ice falls from the glaciers that surround the lagoon, more so at the end of summer when the ice melts a little. Ice drops into the lagoon which is tidal. It eventually glides out to sea where it is thrown up onto the beach. Now in winter, the lagoon is often frozen so the icebergs tend not to move very much nor are there any large pieces of ice falling from the glaciers.
You also have a fantastic opportunity to capture reflections of the icebergs in the lagoon during autumn, especially during sunrise, sunset or if you're very lucky, the northern lights (see photo below in the comment box for a shot I took of the northern lights reflecting in the Jökulsárlón lagoon.
Now, if you have always wanted to visit Iceland with your camera but fear that you have seen all that there is to see on your computer screen, owing to the fact that every man and his dog has visited, I would urge you to go and see it for yourself (ideally on one of my workshops).
There is nothing quite like standing on this beach, first thing in the morning watching the waves roll back and forward around the icebergs while the sun rises over the horizon in a blaze of orange. Honestly, last year, taking the photo below was one of my fondest memories from all the places I visited both here and abroad. JUST STUNNING.
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20"
ISO50
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6 Stop ND Filter
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Iceberg at Sunrise, Diamond Beach, Jökulsárlón, Iceland
JOIN ME on my Five Day Northern Lights Iceland Workshop
15th - 20th October 2020
melvinnicholsonphotography.co.uk/product-category/iceland...
A brand new edit of an image that I took last October during what was a stunning morning down on the diamond beach at Jökulsárlón.
I know people love travelling to Iceland in the winter with the snow and ice but for me, autumn is the best time to travel. For a start, you're much more likely to find free floating icebergs in the lagoon across the road as well as on the beach.
For those less familiar with how icebergs end up on the black volcanic beach, here goes.
Ice falls from the glaciers that surround the lagoon, more so at the end of summer when the ice melts a little. Ice drops into the lagoon which is tidal. It eventually glides out to sea where it is thrown up onto the beach. Now in winter, the lagoon is often frozen so the icebergs tend not to move very much nor are there any large pieces of ice falling from the glaciers.
You also have a fantastic opportunity to capture reflections of the icebergs in the lagoon during autumn, especially during sunrise, sunset or if you're very lucky, the northern lights (see photo below in the comment box for a shot I took of the northern lights reflecting in the Jökulsárlón lagoon.
Now, if you have always wanted to visit Iceland with your camera but fear that you have seen all that there is to see on your computer screen, owing to the fact that every man and his dog has visited, I would urge you to go and see it for yourself (ideally on one of my workshops).
There is nothing quite like standing on this beach, first thing in the morning watching the waves roll back and forward around the icebergs while the sun rises over the horizon in a blaze of orange. Honestly, last year, taking the photo below was one of my fondest memories from all the places I visited both here and abroad. JUST STUNNING.
Canon 5D MK4
Canon 24-70mm f4 @ 24mm
f11
20"
ISO50
2 Stop Hard ND Filter
6 Stop ND Filter
Benro TMA48CXL Mach 3 Tripod
Arca Swiss D4 Geared Head
3 Legged Thing QR11-LC L Bracket
Mindshift Backlight 26L Bag
Official Kase Filters UK Sales Agent
melvinnicholsonphotography.co.uk/produ…/kase-filters
UK & International Landscape Photography Workshops, 1-2-1 Private Tuition and Camera Club Lectures available
www.facebook.com/melvinnicholsonphotography www.instagram.com/melvinnicholsonphotography
www.youtube.com/c/melvinnicholsonphotographycom
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