Gone to See Iceland in the Winter Photography Tour. Day 1: Reykjavik & Northern Lights.
When we went out it didn’t look too promising – cold, cloudy, windy, and some snow. Helga, from Tours by Locals found a spot about 10 km south of Keflavik International Airport where when the clouds cleared long enough to see this sequence. Eighty images taken with a Nikon Df camera and 24 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 1600, 24 mm, f/1.4, 1 sec) One image taken every 5 sec. The 8 second video is shown at 10 fps. It was cold and the display didn’t last that long. I can see that the weather changes quickly in Iceland, and hope for more chances over the next week. The Icelandic Met Office is a good resource for both the weather and northern lights forecasts in Iceland.
Reykjavik Northern Lights. Image taken with a Nikon Df camera and 24 mm f/1.4 lens (ISO 1600, 24 mm, f/1.4, 1 sec). (David J Mathre)
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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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Awesome, David. I must do the time lapse next time I go North. Enjoy! Today, I gave a talk about the Northern Lights, a little on the science, legend, prediction and how to photograph them at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee along with images from my trip last March to Alaska. I look forward to seeing some from your trip.
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Thanks for braving the cold and sharing. I get to see them again from my warm and comfy chair. Hope you get other opportunities.
Cool!
Thaks for sharing the amazing colors. Country looks rather desolate.
Awesome, David. I must do the time lapse next time I go North. Enjoy! Today, I gave a talk about the Northern Lights, a little on the science, legend, prediction and how to photograph them at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee along with images from my trip last March to Alaska.
I look forward to seeing some from your trip.
Very cool +David Mathre