Aldeyjarfoss
The most amazing Aldeyjarfoss located in the Icelandic highlands
The most amazing Aldeyjarfoss located in the Icelandic highlands
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This is a photo of the most amazing waterfall Aldeyjarfoss located within the Highlands of Iceland. The river Skjálfandafljót drops from a height of about 20m. The black basalt columns form the walls and no matter which way you look you straight away know that this is a fascinatingly beautiful location.Time
After spending some time with the Icelandic horse it took some super jeeping to get up to the waterfall for sunset. We had to walk down the side of a pretty steep hill covered in power and then had to pick the perfect spot and wait for the sun to set (everywhere was pretty perfect though so it wasn't hard). We were treated to good weather and a nice sunset. This photo was taken at the end Feb at about 5pm.Lighting
When you're out shooting landscapes you really have to work with the natural light that's there at the time. I was lucky enough to have a few clouds in the sky which produced a nice glow and a bit of soft pink which then reflected in the river just before the falls.Equipment
This was shot using Nikon D7100 with 17-55mm lens mounted on a tripod. I also used a grad filter to account for the brighter sky.Inspiration
While on tour in Iceland with Skarpi there are so many beautiful places to photograph but seeing one of his photos of Aldeyjarfoss actually inspired me to take this particular trip that toured the north of Iceland. I had always been drawn to waterfalls but this one really pulled me in. I could spend forever there.Editing
I think post-processing is part of all digital photography these days whether it be applying a filter in instagram or using photoshop. I use photoshop to process my photos starting out in camera raw and adjusting things like white balance, contrast, clarity (especially for the rocks and water), exposure and highlights but I also like using a graduated filter to bring out the colours of the sky.In my camera bag
In my bag I normally have my Nikon D7100 with 17-55mm f2.8 lens. It's a tad heavy but produces great photos with a pretty useable range and great battery life. Since coming back from the trip I had also got a Sony A7II with 16-35mm because sometimes 17-55mm on a crop sensor is just too tight. I also carry a sony 70-200mm for when I need a telephoto. And to finish off few spare memory cards, batteries and a mix of grad, ND and polarising filters also make it in my bag too.Feedback
I really only got seriously interested in photography this year so going on tour with Skarpi and doing workshops has pushed me and made me a much better photographer (I am truly grateful to all those I have met on my journey). To capture something similar use a 3-4s shutter speed and filters might need to be used to achieve that. For a bit of colour in the sky set out at sunrise or sunset but don't be disappointed if the colours aren't as bright as you hoped. So many times I've been out and the sky has teased me and then goes shy. You just need to appreciate what you have and capture what you find beautiful. Winter is a beautiful time of the year so don't be afraid to go out and explore even if it's cold outside.
