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p.1 #1Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
In December/January I spent two weeks in Iceland. It was my fifth trip to Iceland and my second winter trip. Contrary to my last winter experience together with Philippe in 2014, where we had lots of sunshine and mild temperatures, this time the weather was rather extreme. You can read more about the conditions on my blog: http://wild-places.com/2016/02/07/winter-adventure-in-iceland/
This was my intenerary on this trip:
- Snæfellsnes (Djúpalónssandur, Kirkjufell)
- Goðafoss
- Mývatn
- Námafjall
- Vestrahorn
- Ice Caves at the Vatnajökull
- Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
- Gullfoss
- Reykjavik (Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa)
I took my two D800E bodies, the Sigma 15mm fisheye (only used in the ice cave), the Zeiss 15mm ZF.2, the Zeiss 21mm ZF.2 and the Zeiss Planar 50mm ZF.2 to Iceland. The Otus 55 stayed at home since I thought that I would very rarely use 50mm focal length on this trip and wanted to reduce the weight.
Here is a selection of my best images from this trip. C&C very welcome. It would be great if you could tell me which are your favorite images.
Boris
#1 (21mm, f/11, 1/4 sec):
Lava Field by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#2 (21mm, f/11, ND filter, 30 sec):
Hellnar by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#3 (21mm, f/11, polfilter, 2 sec)
Kirkjufellsfoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#4 (50mm, f/11, 4 sec):
Kirkjufellsfoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#5 (21mm, f/11, 8 sec):
Djupalonssandur by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#6 (21mm, f/11, 1 sec):
Djupalonssandur by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#7 (21mm, f/11, 2 sec):
Djupalonssandur by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#8 (50mm, f/11, 15 sec):
Graveyard on Snaefellsnes by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#9 (21mm, f/11, ND filter, 15 sec):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#10 (15mm, f/11, ND filter, 418 sec):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#11 (21mm, f/11, polfilter?, 2 sec):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#12 (15mm, f/5.6, 30 sec, ISO 3200):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#13 (50mm, f/8, 0,5 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#14 (21mm, f/11, 2 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#15 (21mm, f/11, 1/15 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#16 (21mm, f/11, 1/8 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#17 (21mm, f/11, 1/60 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#18 (21mm, f/11, 1/30 sec):
Námafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#19 (50mm, f/11, 1/125 sec):
Námafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#20 (50mm, f/11, 1/125 sec):
Námafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#21 (21mm, f/4, 30 sec, ISO 1600):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#22 (21mm, f/8, 30 sec, ISO 1600):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#23 (50mm, f/11, ND filter, 4 sec):
Eastfjords by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#24 (21mm, f/11, polfilter?, 4 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#25 (15mm, f/11, 1 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#26 (15mm, f/11, 1 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#27 (15mm, f/11, 1/15 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#28 (15mm, f/11, 1/60 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#29 (21mm, f/8, 1/250 sec, ISO 400, handheld):
Icelandic Horse by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#30 (21mm, f/8, 1/250 sec, ISO 800, handheld):
Icelandic Horse by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#31 (21mm, f/5.6, 1/250 sec, ISO 400, handheld):
Icelandic Horse by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#32 (15mm FE, f/11, 30 sec):
Ice Cave by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#33 (15mm FE, f/11, 30 sec):
Ice Cave by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#34 (15mm FE, f/11, 30 sec):
Ice Cave by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#35 (50mm, f/11, 1/15 sec):
Reynisfjara by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#36 (21mm, f/11, ND or polfilter?, 30 sec):
Gullfoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#37 (21mm, f/11, 1/60 sec):
Hallgrímskirkja by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
#38 (21mm, f/11, 15 sec):
Harpa by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr
This was my intenerary on this trip:
- Snæfellsnes (Djúpalónssandur, Kirkjufell)
- Goðafoss
- Mývatn
- Námafjall
- Vestrahorn
- Ice Caves at the Vatnajökull
- Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
- Gullfoss
- Reykjavik (Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa)
I took my two D800E bodies, the Sigma 15mm fisheye (only used in the ice cave), the Zeiss 15mm ZF.2, the Zeiss 21mm ZF.2 and the Zeiss Planar 50mm ZF.2 to Iceland. The Otus 55 stayed at home since I thought that I would very rarely use 50mm focal length on this trip and wanted to reduce the weight.
Here is a selection of my best images from this trip. C&C very welcome. It would be great if you could tell me which are your favorite images.
Boris
#1 (21mm, f/11, 1/4 sec):
Lava Field by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#2 (21mm, f/11, ND filter, 30 sec):
Hellnar by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#3 (21mm, f/11, polfilter, 2 sec)
Kirkjufellsfoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#4 (50mm, f/11, 4 sec):
Kirkjufellsfoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#5 (21mm, f/11, 8 sec):
Djupalonssandur by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#6 (21mm, f/11, 1 sec):
Djupalonssandur by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#7 (21mm, f/11, 2 sec):
Djupalonssandur by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#8 (50mm, f/11, 15 sec):
Graveyard on Snaefellsnes by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#9 (21mm, f/11, ND filter, 15 sec):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#10 (15mm, f/11, ND filter, 418 sec):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#11 (21mm, f/11, polfilter?, 2 sec):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#12 (15mm, f/5.6, 30 sec, ISO 3200):
Godafoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#13 (50mm, f/8, 0,5 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#14 (21mm, f/11, 2 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#15 (21mm, f/11, 1/15 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#16 (21mm, f/11, 1/8 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#17 (21mm, f/11, 1/60 sec):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#18 (21mm, f/11, 1/30 sec):
Námafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#19 (50mm, f/11, 1/125 sec):
Námafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#20 (50mm, f/11, 1/125 sec):
Námafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#21 (21mm, f/4, 30 sec, ISO 1600):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#22 (21mm, f/8, 30 sec, ISO 1600):
Namafjall by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#23 (50mm, f/11, ND filter, 4 sec):
Eastfjords by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#24 (21mm, f/11, polfilter?, 4 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#25 (15mm, f/11, 1 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#26 (15mm, f/11, 1 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#27 (15mm, f/11, 1/15 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#28 (15mm, f/11, 1/60 sec):
Vestrahorn by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#29 (21mm, f/8, 1/250 sec, ISO 400, handheld):
Icelandic Horse by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#30 (21mm, f/8, 1/250 sec, ISO 800, handheld):
Icelandic Horse by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#31 (21mm, f/5.6, 1/250 sec, ISO 400, handheld):
Icelandic Horse by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#32 (15mm FE, f/11, 30 sec):
Ice Cave by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#33 (15mm FE, f/11, 30 sec):
Ice Cave by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#34 (15mm FE, f/11, 30 sec):
Ice Cave by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#35 (50mm, f/11, 1/15 sec):
Reynisfjara by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#36 (21mm, f/11, ND or polfilter?, 30 sec):
Gullfoss by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#37 (21mm, f/11, 1/60 sec):
Hallgrímskirkja by Boris Buschardt, auf Flickr#38 (21mm, f/11, 15 sec):
Harpa by Boris Buschardt, auf FlickrFeb 07, 2016 at 10:23 AM
p.1 #2Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Nice shots. Wife & I have been there several times in summer. We're planning on going next winter to escape the intense cold where we live. Thanks for the inspiration.
Kent in SD
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Kent in SD
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Feb 07, 2016 at 10:28 AM
p.1 #4Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Nice shots but really too many to choose from. Maybe if you could narrow down to say 5 of your favorites, we could pick from those.
Feb 07, 2016 at 10:36 AM
p.1 #5Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Lots of beautiful work there. I'm not a particular fan of the longer exposure satin smooth water shots (waterfalls, waves, flowing water, whatever), so my favorites come from among the rest of them. I'd have to pick out numbers 1, 25, 27, and 29, but I might choose differently tomorrow - really no weak ones in the bunch...
-Ray
-Ray
Feb 07, 2016 at 10:44 AM
p.1 #6Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
chez wrote:
Nice shots but really too many to choose from. Maybe if you could narrow down to say 5 of your favorites, we could pick from those.
I agree - these need a serious edit. That being said, you've bagged some excellent images.
Nice shots but really too many to choose from. Maybe if you could narrow down to say 5 of your favorites, we could pick from those.
I agree - these need a serious edit. That being said, you've bagged some excellent images.
Feb 07, 2016 at 11:07 AM
p.1 #7Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Fantastic portfolio. Bravo!
Feb 07, 2016 at 11:10 AM
p.1 #8Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Excellent images as always Boris! #27 and #20 are my favorites.
Looks like you had an excellent winter trip there. Definitely want to go there next winter. Thanks for sharing!
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Looks like you had an excellent winter trip there. Definitely want to go there next winter. Thanks for sharing!
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Feb 07, 2016 at 11:12 AM
p.1 #9Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Wow! You have a great collection here! Way too many for individual comment but you really have some clear winners in this bunch. Thanks for sharing!
Dave
Dave
Feb 07, 2016 at 11:12 AM
p.1 #11Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Thanks Kent, Peire, Chez, Ray, Paul, Danner, Wayne, Dave and js426!
Regarding the comments from Chez and Paul: if I understand you correctly you suggest that I should post way less images here, for example only the top five of a trip.
If this is consensus here, I will do this in the future.
What do the others think about this?
So far my rule was posting not more than 50 images in one thread. And I post only images which I really like and consider worth posting. But of course everybody has different standards.
Boris
Regarding the comments from Chez and Paul: if I understand you correctly you suggest that I should post way less images here, for example only the top five of a trip.
If this is consensus here, I will do this in the future.
What do the others think about this?
So far my rule was posting not more than 50 images in one thread. And I post only images which I really like and consider worth posting. But of course everybody has different standards.
Boris
Feb 07, 2016 at 11:31 AM
p.1 #12Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Bobu wrote:
Thanks Kent, Peire, Chez, Ray, Paul, Danner, Wayne, Dave and js426!
Regarding the comments from Chez and Paul: if I understand you correctly you suggest that I should post way less images here, for example only the top five of a trip.
If this is consensus here, I will do this in the future.
What do the others think about this?
So far my rule was posting not more than 50 images in one thread. And I post only images which I really like and consider worth posting. But of course everybody has different standards.
Boris
Boris,
If you want individual comments on your pics post no more than 5. If you want to showcase your trip and give the reader a good overall flavor of what it was like - then post more. I personally enjoyed your series.
Dave
Thanks Kent, Peire, Chez, Ray, Paul, Danner, Wayne, Dave and js426!
Regarding the comments from Chez and Paul: if I understand you correctly you suggest that I should post way less images here, for example only the top five of a trip.
If this is consensus here, I will do this in the future.
What do the others think about this?
So far my rule was posting not more than 50 images in one thread. And I post only images which I really like and consider worth posting. But of course everybody has different standards.
Boris
Boris,
If you want individual comments on your pics post no more than 5. If you want to showcase your trip and give the reader a good overall flavor of what it was like - then post more. I personally enjoyed your series.
Dave
Feb 07, 2016 at 11:37 AM
p.1 #13Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Boris, keep posting all the good shots like you always do. I like seeing all the shots from different locations like you do.
Looks like you left the Otus 55 at home.
Looks like you left the Otus 55 at home.
Feb 07, 2016 at 11:50 AM
p.1 #14Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
I was in Iceland just this past summer and I absolutely loved it. Simply a magical place.
I enjoyed looking through the series as it brought back many memories of some of the places I also visited, but I do agree that with so many images it made it a bit difficult to appreciate them on their individual merits. I didn't dislike seeing them, not one bit, but I feel that if you were showcasing a highlight from the trip or telling a story with the images then it would be far more impactful with just a handful of carefully curated images.
Other than that they are beautiful and your technique is wonderful on many of them.
I enjoyed looking through the series as it brought back many memories of some of the places I also visited, but I do agree that with so many images it made it a bit difficult to appreciate them on their individual merits. I didn't dislike seeing them, not one bit, but I feel that if you were showcasing a highlight from the trip or telling a story with the images then it would be far more impactful with just a handful of carefully curated images.
Other than that they are beautiful and your technique is wonderful on many of them.
Feb 07, 2016 at 12:01 PM
p.1 #16Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
My favorite is all of them!
Seriously, many beautiful images here, and all are truly keepers, IMO. I agree that if you prefer viewers to pick their favorites, less images makes that easier, however, I love seeing a large number of great images as you've posted here. I'll defer to you as the photographer how you'd like to present your work. All I ask is that you definitely continue to present your work!
All the best,
-Bill
Seriously, many beautiful images here, and all are truly keepers, IMO. I agree that if you prefer viewers to pick their favorites, less images makes that easier, however, I love seeing a large number of great images as you've posted here. I'll defer to you as the photographer how you'd like to present your work. All I ask is that you definitely continue to present your work!
All the best,
-Bill
Feb 07, 2016 at 12:23 PM
p.1 #17Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
1,11,18, 20, 28, 32 were my initial picks, but many others are great. Tomorrow, I might pick differently. These are shots with especially good light and/or colors. Some of the colder more monochromatic scenes are wonderful too but the ones with color or dramatic light to give relief to the cold landscapes are the ones I am drawn to at first blush. Great set. I need to go there someday!
Feb 07, 2016 at 12:42 PM
p.1 #18Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
I guess you can post 1,000 on this board if you want. If it was landscape you would be edited to five total by the moderator. That way, it forces the photographer to think "what are my best, and what is worth showing?" It also then doesn't monopolize the viewers time when they have 50 other threads to look at. Generally you might post 5-10 and then provide a link to your website. Or 5-10 today, then more tomorrow... When you post this many, no matter how good they may be, people get glazed over and just barely scan them with their eyes.
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Feb 07, 2016 at 12:48 PM
p.1 #19Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Sublime! More! :-)
My favorites #1, 13, 27, 38, and many more.
Thank you so much!
My favorites #1, 13, 27, 38, and many more.
Thank you so much!
Feb 07, 2016 at 12:50 PM
p.1 #20Iceland in winter with Nikon D800E + Zeiss lenses
Thanks Dave, Wayne, Abram, lexdiamonnyc, Luvwine, ckcarr and k-h.a.w for your comments!
And a big thanks to everybody how posted their favorites despite the large number of images and/or posted an opinion regarding the maximum number of images. That really helps.
Boris
And a big thanks to everybody how posted their favorites despite the large number of images and/or posted an opinion regarding the maximum number of images. That really helps.
Boris
Feb 07, 2016 at 01:02 PM