Roof top view over Reykjavik and the surrounding mountains.
Roof top view over Reykjavik and the surrounding mountains.
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sarahmirkin
November 08, 2015
Wow!!! What an incredible, stunning, and picturesque shot! It looks like a postcard! Congrats on being a contest finalist!
adavies
August 05, 2016
Awesome image! Great job! If you haven't done so already, please consider joining my Peaks and Valleys challenge:)
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estherstoney
July 14, 2018
You caught the contrast between the raw, majestic mountains and the beautiful civilized city! Great work!
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Location
From the viewing area of a museum which overlooks the city of Reykjavik.Time
It was in the afternoon, but as the number of daylight hours were limited, at the time of year I was there (February 2014), the sun cast a warm glow throughout most of the day.Lighting
Only natural light was available.Equipment
I was using a Canon 7D with my favoured lens when travelling, a 18-200mm. It was a hand-held shot and no filters (apart from a protective UV) were used.Inspiration
The sunlight catching the clouds which had wrapped themselves around the mountain tops, and the variety of different roof colours scattered around the city.Editing
The main post processing was adding a bit of contrast to the RAW file, a little bit of sharpening to bring out the detail in the buildings.In my camera bag
When travelling I don't go anywhere without my 18-200mm lens. Then depending where I am going, I will take a 100-400mm lens if photographing wildlife or motorsport (two of my favourite subjects) or a 10-18mm lens for landscape and architecture. Plus plenty of spare batteries and memory cards. A tripod is also a must for long exposures, together with an array of ND filters.Feedback
Iceland is a wonderful country for photographers. Don't go there without a tripod (always needed for aurora photographs), and don't be disappointed if the day starts dull. The weather was changing constantly whilst I was there, so watch the clouds behind you in anticipation of getting the perfect light. Patience is the key.