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Sea storm, Sandvik, Iceland.



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Sea storm near Sandvik #Iceland. February 17th 2016. f8 2.5 sec ISO 31 Circular Polariser. #Nikon D810 14-24mm lens. #Sea_scape...
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Sea storm near Sandvik #Iceland. February 17th 2016. f8 2.5 sec ISO 31 Circular Polariser. #Nikon D810 14-24mm lens. #Sea_scape
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10 Comments |
WildSeascapes
 
WildSeascapes March 24, 2016
Witnessing a storm in Iceland is top of my list. Perhaps not to everyone's taste, especially my wife who prefers the warmer climates. It will happen one day. Love the photo Giles, great tones and atmosphere.
pietnel
 
pietnel March 29, 2016
Brilliant
gilesrrocholl Ultimate
 
gilesrrocholl September 25, 2016
Thanks everyone...off back next year with water tight boots this time :D
JWeed
 
JWeed March 24, 2017
Great shot! Very dramatic.
davidisaacyoung
 
davidisaacyoung September 14, 2017
Great capture, loving all the tones.
gerardmruiz
 
gerardmruiz July 09, 2018
Incredible
fernando_pedro_salgado
 
fernando_pedro_salgado August 11, 2018
Great shot
gilesrrocholl Ultimate
 
gilesrrocholl August 18, 2019
Thank you all!
marysorberdye Ultimate
 
marysorberdye March 22, 2022
Outstanding shot!~
teetee1852 Premium
 
teetee1852 October 19, 2022
Breathtaking
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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken near Sandvik, Iceland.

Time

It was taken at sunset which I think was around 6pm ish

Lighting

I was hoping to get a great sunset shot but these storm clouds came across and blocked out the sun and gave me a better photo instead. I love the unpredictable nature of Icelandic weather.

Equipment

This was taken on a Nikon D810 with a 14-24mm lens, Gitzo tripod and LEE Filters Circular Polarising filter.

Inspiration

Iceland is the most amazing place I have been for incredible light and drama around every scenic corner, so I cant help being inspired.

Editing

This final image is a combination of an exposure for the foreground focused closer and one for the back ground.

In my camera bag

I normally have 2 x Nikon D810's, 14-24mm lens, 24-70 mm lens, 70-200mm lens, 90 mm Macro, 3 x SB910 Nikon flash's and a Gitzo tripod.

Feedback

Dress warmly, where waterproof boots, be very careful about the waves and slippery rocks, be patient and really study the subject. Use a tripod so you can capture a range of ISO, Shutter speed and even f stops so you can blend the best bits of the subject matter to creat a work of art! :)

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