Back from the Lofoten

We just got back from a trip to the lofoten in norway. The lofoten are an island chain on the norwiegan coast about 150 km above the polar circle. The islands are very mountainous, and rise steeply out of the ocean. The light in the arctic regions is usually very impressive, and makes for interesting photography. Here is a mountain chain near Svolvaer in the evening light.

Ominous Clouds

It was very windy yesterday. The weather has taken a massive swing in the last week, and it's causing some strange happenings in the skys. I looked out the window yesterday, and saw these incredible formations. I ran outside with the camera to capture it. Here's the result.

Distant Mountains

Mountains in the distance on Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Big Sky

Big Sky country in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Crater Cone

The View from the top of Stóra-Grábrók, overlooking Litla-Grábrók. The ring road in Iceland drives right past this, and it's a sight you shouldn't miss! There are three craters here, all differing in size. The smallest is almost gone due to earlier mining operations, but thankfully the area is now under preservation. the view is very other-worldly. Standing there looking over the landscape, the thought crosses your mind; "am I on earth, or is this mars?"

HDR from 3 photos, assembled in Photoshop HDR Pro, tonemapped in Lightroom

Glacial Fog

Looking over Svinafellsjökull as the fog starts to roll down the mountain. We had a wonderful morning hike on this glacier tongue, and the weather held out for us until we were on our way back down. The fog was rolling in and it was just starting to sprinkle as we were stepping off the ice. HDR assembled in Photoshop HDR Pro. Skaftafell, Iceland. Summer 2012.

Color Overload

In Iceland, you see lots of colors. Often the colors are so vivid that they don't look real. In this picture, taken in the highlands near Snaefell, The landscape is mostly desert. Wherever there's water though, neon colored moss pops out of the landscape in a blast of color that really slaps you in the face to get your attention. I usually end up having to partially desaturate these pictures to get them to look right. Even still, some of them turn out looking pretty over-photoshopped. They aren't, Iceland took care of that already!

Crazy Clouds!

Some crazy clouds in the evening sun over Jökulsárlón, Iceland. HDR assembled with Photoshop.

Arctic Bay

Looking into Hornvik from the beach.

 

Severe clouds

The weather we've been having in Germany this summer has been very wet. It really seems like its been spring since march. I saw these clouds on my way out the door during a sunny break today, and had to take some shots with my new wide angle lens. Here are 2 pictures. Enjoy, and try to stay dry!

Portugal 2012