Mads Peter Iversen

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I've traveled to Iceland several times as a photographer. I've been driving myself and tried both camping and accommodation. From 2018 I work as a photography guide in Iceland Photo Tours leading workshops at some of the most breathtaking locations in Iceland. Check more of my work in these links: http://www.mpiphoto.dk/ https://www.facebook.com/MadsPeterIversenPhotography/ https://www.instagram.com/madspeteriversen_photography/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWU2BpF6zvRFnkYHDDYHDg

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Dettifoss and Selfoss as Photography Locations

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Dettifoss and Selfoss as Photography Locations

Dettifoss and Selfoss are two of the most epic locations in all of Iceland and has a special place in my heart since this is where I experienced the sunset on my first day in Iceland as a photographer. Dettifoss is also the strongest waterfall of all of Europe. The area has also been used for the prolog scene of the movie Prometheus. The two waterfalls are located in the north-eastern part of Iceland 50km from lake Myvatn. The two waterfalls can be approached from two sides. It takes around an hour to drive to the other side so you’ll have to choose. Both sides are easy to find since ther

Jökulsárlón and the Icy Beach as Photography Locations

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Jökulsárlón and the Icy Beach as Photography Locations

One of the main attractions of Iceland is the glacier lagoon Jökulsárlón in eastern Iceland. This location is very easy to find since the main road A1 drives right through and signs and banners show commercials for the attractions of the lagoon. The mouth of the lagoon forms a natural bottleneck for the icebergs, where they pile up until they break apart into smaller pieces and floats out into the sea. When the pieces of ice hit the sea they get pushed back into the beach by the waves. This phenomenon is a common subject for photographers. It’s not easy to get a good shot here. The big am

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Svartifoss as a Photography Location

Svartifoss is one of the most distinct, unique and beautiful waterfalls of Iceland. It’s hard to pinpoint a favourite location in Iceland but this one is clearly in the top. The contrast between the beautiful black basalt rocks and the white water is very unique. Svartifoss is located in the beautiful Skaftafell national park in the south-eastern Iceland. Skaftafell is located far away from Reykjavik, so unless you pass by it’s recommended that you find accommodation in the area. To find Skaftafell just follow the main road A1 counterclockwise around Iceland. When you’ve crossed the blac

Fjaðrárgljúfur as a Photography Location

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Fjaðrárgljúfur as a Photography Location

Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon located close to the ring road A1. It’s a 3-hour drive from Reykjavik and a 50-minute drive from Vik. 65 km from Vik you’ll have to turn left. There’re signs to the canyon from the ring road, so it’s pretty easy to find. Fjaðrárgljúfur can be approached from both a lower perspective inside the canyon and an upper perspective from the edges of the canyon. If you choose to take a walk inside the canyon you’ll have to pass the river several times, but it’s fairly easy since it’s not deep. The upper perspective is the most visited. There’re clear paths marked all the

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Dyrhólaey as a Photography Location

Dyrholaey is a promontory or small peninsula located 19km from Vik in southern Iceland. Just follow the ring road towards Reykjavik for 12,5km. Make a turn into the road 218, where there’s also a sign pointing towards Dyrholaey. Just follow that road until you’re on top of Dyrholaey. If you come from Reykjavik road 218 is located 21km from Skogafoss. On road 218 you’ll pass an area with low water, where there’re good opportunities for reflection shots. From April to September you can also experience the iconic bird of Iceland, the Atlantic puffin in this location. Dyrholaey contains of

A Wrecked Airplane as a Photography Location

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A Wrecked Airplane as a Photography Location

The Solheimasandur Plane Wreck is just a travel photographer's paradise and is very fast becoming a huge tourist magnet. The black volcanic ash which creates this far-stretching desert-like landscape in contrast with the aluminum colored DC3 airplane is just hauntingly beautiful in a very minimalistic way. To find this location you’ll have to continue around 10km from Skogafoss on the ring road towards Vik. You have to look for a gritty gravel parking lot with a fence and a gravel road with yellow border posts on your right side leading towards the south. During daytime, it’s pretty easy

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Kvernufoss as a Photography Location

Kvernufoss is a hidden gem close to Skogafoss. To find it just turn left from the ring road, where you turn into the Skogafoss area. Instead of turning left towards Skogafoss, stay on the road until you can turn right on an asphalt road. When you’ve turned right just go all the way to the bottom and park your car behind the farm. Cross the fence and walk to the nearest valley. The waterfall is located at the end of that valley, which by itself is a beautiful walk and looks like something out of the lord of the rings. There’re no signs to the waterfall, but it’s not that hard to find. As at

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Skogafoss as a Photography Location

Skogafoss might be the most iconic waterfall in Iceland, but not the most visited. It has been used in several movies such as The secret life of Walter Mitty and The Huntsman: Winter’s war. Following the main road around Iceland you can’t miss it. It’s located approximately midway between Seljalandsfoss and Vik in Myrdal. It’s beautifully located between two cliffs, with a stairway leading to the top on the eastern side. This makes the waterfall very approachable, where you can find compositions from the ground both from afar and close-up, from half-way up and from the top. Skogafoss

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Reynisdrangar as a photography location

WARNING! This place is extremely dangerous! Reynisdrangar might be the most iconic cliff formation of Iceland and is located south of Vik in Myrdalur. You can see the cliffs both from an eastern and a western viewpoint. The eastern side is the beach of Vik, so to find this place simply continue along the main road A1 until you hit Vik. You do get the most bang for the bug on the western side, though. Just go for road 215 towards Reynisfjara, which is located 5 km from Vik. Reynisfjara is the black sand beach, from where you can see Reynisdrangar. At the western viewpoint, you can also see