Three-Years Ago (10-March-2014) — Iceland

Gone to See Iceland 2014 – Winter Photography Trip. Day 2: Reykjavik.

I had some time to do a walkabout in Reykjavik, Iceland on a rainy winter day before joining a photo safari. These images were all taken with a Leica X2 camera, my favorite small travel camera.

Street art on a rainy day walkabout in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.5, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Street art on a rainy day walkabout in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.5, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
The big eye. Street art on a rainy day walkabout in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
The big eye. Street art on a rainy day walkabout in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/60 sec). (David J Mathre)
Geese and ducks on a rainy day walkabout in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/50 sec). (David J Mathre)
Geese and ducks on a rainy day walkabout in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/50 sec). (David J Mathre)
Leif Erickson statue in front of the Cathedral in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/5, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)
Leif Erickson statue in front of the Cathedral in Reykjavik. Image taken with a Leica X2 camera (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/5, 1/250 sec). (David J Mathre)

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

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