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Just got back from a two week trip through Iceland. This time using a camper van - which made it "easier" to chase the weather, avoid the crowds and test my camping skills.

An exhausting trip - +3500 miles in 14 days - the objective was to try and come up with different views relative to my first trip. The weather was generally cooperative (the midnight sun did not disappoint), the crowds were certainly there (although they tended to be out while I tried to sleep) and my camping skills need more practice.

As for the crowds - yes, the island is full of tourists - but I often found myself alone after 11:00pm - and certainly it was easy to get away from the few that were around by simply walking a few hundred yards.

A set of 5 images - thanks for taking a look.

Todd

Jul 06, 2017 at 02:34 PM

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I like all of them. Very nice.

Jul 06, 2017 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

That second shot is awesome. All are good, but I love that one!

Jul 06, 2017 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Spectacular!

Jul 06, 2017 at 05:31 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

I like all of these and especially 2 and 3 if I had to pick!

Jul 06, 2017 at 06:21 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Super series of a weird and wonderful land!

Jul 06, 2017 at 06:27 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Thank you for sharing these..... just wonderful!

Jul 06, 2017 at 06:28 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

This fall my wife and I are am going to brave camping as well in Iceland and would be delighted to get photos as unique as yours; very inspiring.

Can I ask what camera and lens you used and any other technical information you care to share.

Thanks!

Jul 06, 2017 at 08:30 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Thank you all for your comments...

gsmth wrote:
This fall my wife and I are am going to brave camping as well in Iceland and would be delighted to get photos as unique as yours; very inspiring.

Can I ask what camera and lens you used and any other technical information you care to share.

Thanks!

And, since you asked......

#1 Kirkjufell
Nikon D810Nikon 16-25mm f4 @ 22mm
iso 64 f/11 240 secs

#2 Dynjandi (looking north/west)
Nikon D810
Sigma 12-24 f4 @ 12mm
iso 64 f22 0.5 secs

#3 Westfjords
Nikon D810
Nikon 16-35 f4 @ 35mm
iso 64 f14 1/10 sec

#4 Jokulsarlon
Nikon D810
Nikon 24-70 f2.8 @ 70mm
iso 64 f11 1/25 sec

#5 Hveravellir
Nikon D810
Sigma 12-24 f4 @ 18mm
iso 64 f22 1/3
4 shot focus blend

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Jul 06, 2017 at 09:55 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Inspiring images, bold and peaceful, reserved and brilliant!

Loved the set......
Karl

Jul 06, 2017 at 10:19 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Very nice shot, great job

Jul 06, 2017 at 11:35 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

These are amazing...
I was doing the same thing last last summer... rather than camping we lodged in some out of the way places. The days are so long and after a while there are these moments when you just need to crash.

You really did good work here... I absolutely love pictures #1 and #2...
congrats

bruce

Jul 07, 2017 at 07:08 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Beautiful light. Excellent set!

Jul 07, 2017 at 09:12 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Great shots Todd.
I like the second one the most.

Jul 07, 2017 at 09:36 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Nice set Todd! Glad you had cooperating weather . . . and love the northern latitude hours of golden light! If I had to rank these I believe it would be in the same order as presented. Dave

Jul 07, 2017 at 12:09 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Spectacular shots....

I'm basically doing the same thing next week. Rented camper, driving all over, naps on occasion

Jul 07, 2017 at 01:24 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Todd - these are spectacular. I noticed you are using the sigma 12-24 for nikon. How do you like it. The pic is spectacular, but wanted to know your thoughts also.

Jul 07, 2017 at 05:06 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

Amazing light, amazing shots, great processing without being over done. Cheers on some wonderful work!

Jul 07, 2017 at 06:12 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

AMAAAANNNZINNN

Jul 07, 2017 at 09:44 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Chasing the Icelandic Midnight Sun

mike reid wrote:
Spectacular shots....

I'm basically doing the same thing next week. Rented camper, driving all over, naps on occasion

Mike - thanks for the comments.

If I can make a few suggestions - 1) bring your own sleeping bag (I did - you don't want the community ones) and 2) Bring several dehydrated pouch meals (and a fast way to boil the water) - these were invaluable considering hunger tends to hit in the middle of the night when everything else is closed

Jul 07, 2017 at 09:53 PM

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