Sunday I took a journey to uncharted territory. Well not really uncharted but unexplored by me. I was in search of some cascading water falls but failed on finding it. Instead I found this incredible place in the process. It was earlier in the day when I found it so I decided I'd return for the sunset. Since I failed finding falls I return a few hours before sunset and was greeted with surreal clouds and light. An incredible sunset followed suit. It was a really great time regardless of the sweltering heat.
**EDIT**
Please note, the inukshuk was there when I arrived at this place. I have no idea who made and I was happy it was there and chose to include it these photos.
Sony A7r + Canon FDn 20/2.8 + Lee 0.9 GND + Lee Big Stopper + Lee 0.9 ND
Multi-image pano with Sony A7r + Canon FDn 20/2.8 + Lee 0.9 GND
What a super location! I like all 3, as the clouds in #1 with their movement is super cool, but the colorful sunset is just as dynamic.
Only thing I am not sold on is the rocks stacked on that one rock. For me they feel like more of a distraction than a focal point. But that could just be me. It would be interesting to see those stacked rocks cloned out in a shot to see if it adds or subtracts.
What a super location! I like all 3, as the clouds in #1 with their movement is super cool, but the colorful sunset is just as dynamic.
Only thing I am not sold on is the rocks stacked on that one rock. For me they feel like more of a distraction than a focal point. But that could just be me. It would be interesting to see those stacked rocks cloned out in a shot to see if it adds or subtracts.
Jim
Thank you Jim. Actually, for me, the Inukshuk was a welcomed surprise and was happy to have it as a subject to shoot. This trip I mostly focused on this scene and spot. There are many other photo opps here too. I may go back this Sunday and get to the falls too now that I know where they are and wont miss them again. lol
You either love long exposure cloud movement or don't. I rarely do so #1 doesn't work for me.
#2 & #3 are both wonderful though ! I think I just prefer the pano for putting the 'island' in context but both are lovely. Simply sublime colours.
In passing I should just mention that I agree with the signs I've seen in Iceland asking people NOT to build these cairns. The modern versions aren't ancient relics of course (no idea if those in your shots are or not) and are totally unnatural and can spoil an otherwise gorgeous scene (though they seem to have made it here) !
A lovely, enjoyable series Scott. Although I really like the composition and cloud movement of #1, I think I enjoy the more serene scenes of 2 and 3. When I see a cairn in a location where it serves no navigational purpose, I'm usually tempted to hone my rock throwing skills. In this case it doesn't bother me too much.
I am one that 99% would be pissed to find man made objects like this in a scene but this time it was different. I will be going back there soon. Possibly this Sunday. There more to the little spot this this view so I want to do more there.
Just ordered an EM-1 to get back into shooting, and these shots are so inspiring. Any tips for using/buying ND filters, or getting started on longer exposure landscapes (on M43 no less)?
Lovely images Scott. The inukshuk adds another layer of interest (the human element) into what would be a beautiful series of landscapes all by themselves.
I was planning to make the 3hr drive back to this area on Sunday but now have a client shoot coming up close to this area. So I think I will do an early client shoot then spend the rest of the day there. Let my client pay my gas there!
