Jón Hilmarsson
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Hvalfjordur / Whalefjord
Hvalfjörður (Whale-fjord) is situated in west Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 km long and 5 km wide. It is around a 40 minute drive from downtown Reykjavík. The name is derived from the large number of whales which could be found and caught here. The only whaling stations in Iceland is still located in this fjord. In the past the fjord also contained a large number of herring fisheries. During World War II, a naval base of the British and American navies could be found in this fjord. One of the piers built by the United States Navy is today used by the
Seljalandsfoss surrounded with Northern lights
Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss, where Route 1 (the Ring Road) meets the track going to Þórsmörk. 130km from Reykjavík and 1,5 hour drive. This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall. Photographing the waterfall in the night during wintertime when the northern lights are visual is a difficult work. Even though the waterfall is lid up with strong lights the spray of water makes the ground and the hills
The Milky Way in Iceland
Shooting the Milky Way in Iceland From September when the nights get dark you can look for the Milky Way galaxy and try to capture it with your camera. Photographing the milky way is a good option when the northern lights are not visual or very weak. You need to have a dark night, no moon, clear sky and good distance from all light pollution from farms, town or cities. Usually my setting on the camera are for 30sec, f/2.8 and the lens as wide as possible and the ISO from 6400 till 12800. This picture was shoot in September 2015 in Borgarfjordur with the old and graceful bridge over the riv
Bloodred sunset in the North
Summer sunsets in the north west part of Iceland are unique, you can see the sun go down or the sun rise up again at the horizon and colour the sky and the clouds above you in blood red colour. Driving from Reykjavík to the north would take you around 3-4 hours. The shipwreck Ernan in Skagafjordur, close to the town Sauðárkrókur. You can also see in the background the island Drangey and Malmey. Four horses standing in the midnight sun in Skagafjordur. You can find horses everywhere in the north, they are very friendly and great to bring life to your picture. The magical rock "Hvítserk
Vatnsnes peninsula in North Iceland
Vatnsnes is a peninsula in the north west part of Iceland, is a place of great natural beauty. Vatnsnes is jutting into Húnaflói in northern Iceland. It is surrounded by waters of Miðfjörður fjord on the west and Húnafjörður on the east. It is home to one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland. The peninsula is also a very interesting place for photographers, with beautiful landscape, nature and wildlife. Here are some of the best attractions by Vatnsnes peninsula: Hamarsrétt is a sheep and horse pen close to the sea shore. Conveniently located in the neighbourhood of Hamarsrétt is the fa
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