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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: IcelandAurora on November 26, 2013, 05:09:35 am

Title: Vesturhorn
Post by: IcelandAurora on November 26, 2013, 05:09:35 am
One of my favourite Iceland locations.  It is s easy to find nice compositions to compliment the mountain.
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: francois on November 26, 2013, 10:03:05 am
I love the dark foreground with the rock and volcanic sand. The contrast between the dark f/g and the colorful background is very pleasing and almost magical. This is Iceland after all!
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: The Ute on November 26, 2013, 10:44:10 am
I love the dark foreground with the rock and volcanic sand. The contrast between the dark f/g and the colorful background is very pleasing and almost magical. This is Iceland after all!


Might be great for Photography but you wouldn't catch me there on a bet.

Too cold ! I'm a warm weather person.

;)
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: francois on November 26, 2013, 11:04:55 am

Might be great for Photography but you wouldn't catch me there on a bet.

Too cold ! I'm a warm weather person.

;)


Actually, Iceland is not that cold but it's certainly not the Southwest…  :D
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: Colorado David on November 26, 2013, 11:51:40 am
There are worse things than cold, like heat for example. ;D  People always say, "Well, it's a dry heat."  So is fire, it's a dry heat, but it's hard to escape.  You can dress for the cold.
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: The Ute on November 26, 2013, 12:01:19 pm
Different strokes for different folks.

I prefer hot to cold.

;)
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Post by: francois on November 26, 2013, 12:30:58 pm
Different strokes for different folks.

I prefer hot to cold.

;)

In Iceland, you can get both at the same time even near Reykjavik (Blue Lagoon is amazing in winter)!  :D
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: The Ute on November 26, 2013, 02:27:00 pm
Yes.

And if you step outside the thermal area you freeze to death.

That's what Yellowstone in Winter is like for the Bison.

Thanks.

I'll pass.

You go for me. I'll stick to the Southwest or the Tropics.

;)
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: Jeremy Roussak on November 26, 2013, 02:43:32 pm
I like warmth but I'll tolerate some cold for a shot like that one!

Jeremy
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: The Ute on November 26, 2013, 02:48:37 pm
Head to Yellowstone in Winter if you like that sort of thing.

Better bring thermal underwear though and a flask.

Good luck.

:)

Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: Christoph C. Feldhaim on November 26, 2013, 02:54:18 pm
This is a very fine shot and composition.
Definitely worth taking a bit of uncomfort.
One could of course wait until high noon when the sun is directly above and warmer ....  :o
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on November 27, 2013, 07:49:10 am
This is an amazing photo, full of interesting details, colours, and tones. Very rich in content. The only thing I feel is that the puddle could be fully included in the framing?
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: john beardsworth on November 27, 2013, 08:18:10 am
This is an amazing photo, full of interesting details, colours, and tones. Very rich in content. The only thing I feel is that the puddle could be fully included in the framing?
+1
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Post by: thierrylegros396 on November 27, 2013, 12:39:25 pm
This is an amazing photo, full of interesting details, colours, and tones. Very rich in content. The only thing I feel is that the puddle could be fully included in the framing?

+1

Yes really nice.

Like it as it is.

Thierry
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Post by: batmura on November 27, 2013, 12:42:24 pm
Inspirational shot.
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: IcelandAurora on November 27, 2013, 04:31:35 pm
The only thing I feel is that the puddle could be fully included in the framing?
Believe me, I would have if I could have.  But in a way I like the way it isn't.
:)
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: john beardsworth on November 28, 2013, 05:03:27 am
Did you also try cropping to a letterbox format, starting from where the water meets the right hand side?
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: Chairman Bill on November 28, 2013, 05:21:14 am
When it's cold, you can put on more clothing. When it's too hot, you can take off all your clothing, but then you risk arrest. Take off all your clothing when it's too cold, you risk death by indecent exposure. Your choice.
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: Chairman Bill on November 28, 2013, 05:21:41 am
Fantastic photo BTW
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Post by: Chris Calohan on November 28, 2013, 09:47:29 am
Magnificent and as much as I dislike the cold, I'd go there for that shot in an instant.
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Post by: DwayneOakes on November 28, 2013, 04:52:16 pm
Stunning image !
Title: Re: Vesturhorn
Post by: IcelandAurora on December 01, 2013, 11:17:24 am
Thanks all for your kind comments.