10) Jettegrytene

Rustad describes Jettegrytene as a true hidden gem. A big river used to have a home here, but when a hydro power plant was built, it partially dried out the river, revealing incredible shapes and textures from the rocky land that lived below the river.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Jettegrytene.  

9) Nærøyfjorden

Maybe the most scenic fjords in Norway, Rustad says that this UNESCO site is one of your best options if you are looking to see that ‘classic’ Norwegian fjord view. With mountains rising over 1,000 meters above the scenic river, Rustad says that the best views are obtained via hiking to one of the towering peaks. Although for those not up for some cold weather exercise, he also recommends the local ferry boat for a unique view.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Nærøyfjorden.

8) Lofoten

We have shown you Lofoten before, as it is easily one of the most photogenic spots in the world. But Rustad explains that it is so far down on his list due to the increase of tourism. Even with those extra visitors, Lofoten is still a place where one can find solitude, especially if willing to brave its rough climate. Northern Lights and midnight sun can be found here, so don’t let the influx of posts in your Instagram feed dissuade you from visiting one of the most scenic places in Norway.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Lofoten.

7) Helgeland

This long stretch of coastline in the north features mountains, glaciers and islands. While Norway has the second most coastline in the world, Rustad says this is some of the prettiest Norway has to offer.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Helgeland.

6) Hardanger

Rustad says May is the prime time to visit the Hardanger fjord, as the blossoms are in full bloom. Even if you miss the blossom season though, there is still plenty around the area, including the legendary Trolltunga (Troll tongue.)

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Hardanger.

5) Valdres

Rustad says he has been lucky enough to spend two summers in Valdres, but it is another one of his hidden gems that is photogenic year round. It is also the gateway to Jotunheimen, home to some of Norway’s biggest mountains. Rustad describes Valdres as a place most people just drive through, as it lies between Oslo and Bergen, but as his time-lapse clips show us, Valdres is worth an extended stop.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Valdres.

4) Lovatnet Lake

Rustad says this glacial lake is just how you would imagine Norway, and based on his video, it looks like it. For photographers, the calm water leads to perfect reflections of the surrounding mountains, leading to no shortage of postcard worthy images. So set up your hammock lakeside, you may be here a while.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Lovatnet Lake.

Now, the next three locations are so unique, Rustad has deemed a three way tie for first place.

Tie 1) Femundsmarka National Park

The third biggest lake in Norway lies in this national park that straddles the Norwegian border with Sweden. Lakes, forests and mountains can be found everywhere, but one of Rustad’s favorite locations is called ‘The Oasis,’ a small, calm pond surrounded by trees. “Definitely, one of the coolest places I have ever photographed!” explains the photographer in his video. Although we are pretty sure the abundant reindeer might have something to do with that. Rustad says that hiking and camping are necessary in order to get the most out of your visit to Femundsmarka National Park, but the reward is one of the most peaceful places you will find in Norway.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Femundsmarka National Park.

T1) Varangerhalvøya National Park

The remote northern peninsula is probably the furthest away you can get from civilization in Norway. The National Park lies up against the Arctic Ocean and is rugged, wild, harsh and cold. But as Rustad says, you can expect to see scenery like no where else in Norway.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Varangerhalvøya National Park.

T1) Senja

Although tourism in Senja has been increasing, Rustad says it is still no where near Lofoten’s influx, but in his opinion, Senja is just as, if not more, beautiful than Lofoten. 1,000 meter mountains, coastline, northern lights and orca whales make up just a fraction of what’s to see in Senja.

Find hotels, restaurants and activities around Varangerhalvøya National Park.

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When you think of Santorini you think of endless staircases leading into beautiful white homes that seemingly hang over a cliff. And that is exactly what Santorini is. A paradise in the Greek Islands that one must experience.

Santorini is packed with beautiful destinations, however, if you are a photographer you need to go straight to Oia. Oia is where all the action is, you can find the most stunning photography locations in Oia. The best part about Oia is that it’s a small village, so it is easily walkable and around almost every corner is views to die for. Get ready for your mind to be blown.

When I got to the airport, I immediately went to rent a car. That is the easiest way to get around the outskirts of the village if you are inclined. Surprisingly enough renting a car is a lot cheaper then it is to get a taxi or a connection from the airport to Oia.

THE GEAR

The gear I used for all my photos from Oia, Santorini is what I use on many of my adventures. A Nikon D800 with a Nikon 14-24mm and a Nikon 24-85mm.  A MeFOTO tripod and a that wide angle is a must. I edited all my images with my Lightroom Presets.

If you are planning a trip to Santorini you can get some great hotel deals and great flight deals anywhere in the world. Use promo code WORLD30 to get a discount on flights.

BEST PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH IN OIA, SANTORINI

Byzantine Castle Ruins

This is a must. You know all the sunset photos of Santorini you see? They are all shot from this exact spot. Come at sunset and come early. This place gets packed. I came here four sunsets in a row, and it was always worth it.  I encourage you to even come during the middle of the day. There is no bad time to visit the Byzantine Castle Ruins. I recommend brining both a 24-70mm  and a wide angle lens to get all of the photo opportunities.

Byzantine Castle Ruins at Night

Same as above but come back at night when all the lights are on. It is a different vibe and all the people are gone. A tripod is a necessity as the light fades into blue hour. 

Meteor Caffe

This place is awesome and it has incredible views. Stop for a beer or a cold drink and enjoy the scenery. Best lens to use is a  24-70mm.

Oia Sunset Photo Spot

This place is cool to come during the day. Depending on what time of the year you come, you can watch the sunset from here also.

The Three Blue Domes

This is the shot you see on brochures, postcards, and just about everywhere else. These are the famous three blue domes. The lens I recommend 24-70mm.

The Post Office Parking Lot

If you want to avoid crowds and enjoy a nice peaceful sunset, check out the parking lot at the post office. Seriously. This place is more relaxed than anywhere in Oia. The best lens here is a zoom lens.

The Sunset Windmills

These windmills are really cool, you can see them from all over Santorini however they are best viewed from up close. The best lens to use is a wide angle lens.

The Donkeys

The way the locals transport their goods up and down the very steep hills is with donkeys. When you see them you can’t help to feel bad for them especially when you start walking up and down the hills, although the locals advised me that the donkeys are very well cared for.

Ammoudi

To get here you have to walk down a very steep and long staircase, however, it is a lot of fun and the views on the way down are spectacular. Bring some comfortable shoes. Best lens is a wide angle lens.

The Street Animals

There are so many friendly cats and dogs in Oia, Santorini. Go for an afternoon stroll and snap some photos of your new found friends.

Four Bells

This place has incredible views. Just bring your camera with any lens and start snapping away.

The Streets at Night

After you watch the incredible sunset and relax for a bit, go on a midnight walk. It is so peaceful and relaxing. The best part about it is that the streets are all empty. Bring a tripod and a wide angle lens.

The Hotels 

Wonder off in the streets and check out different hotels. Many have great views from the rooftops. There are so many great photo opportunities in Santorini. Take advantage of them all and always keep a camera with you.

These are the Best Places to Photograph in Oia Santorini. I really enjoyed this place and will certainly be back. It is a beautiful photo to be taken from just about anywhere on the island.  Are you looking for other Photography Location Maps? Check them out and let me know what you think!

A version of this blog originally appeared on Edin Chavez’s . 

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Recorded with the “Canon 6D Baader modified, the Sony a7s, the Sony a7rII and a variety of bright lenses ranging from 14mm to 300mm,” this short film by Mauduit captures the beauty of the dark night sky from the mountain tops of La Palma. Mauduit claims his intent was “to give the audience sort of a confusion as to where they are because that’s precisely the feeling you get when you look up at the stars from the mountains.” The awe-inspiring range of colors Mauduit captures were made possible with his intentional use of an astro-modified camera which “enable [him] to almost get the full range of colors a DSLR can pick up on single frames from nebulae.” 

Maudit describes his inclusion of the Tajinaste flower around the 1:40 mark, as inspired by its “majestic and prehistoric” character. As he relayed, “It really adds something special to the special atmosphere I wanted to convey, especially when the milky way galaxy and the sea of clouds move in the background!”

The collection of time-lapses of landscapes, astrospace, and the occasional appearance of the ORM (Observatory Roque de Los Muchachos), the “only human dimension to the movie,” that comprises this stunning film have left us here at Resource Travel enamored and hankering to see more of Mauduit’s films.

Follow Adrien Mauduit and his work on his Vimeo, website, and Instagram.

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To celebrate Icelandair’s new Boeing 737 MAX 8, Jökull recently shared seven tips on how to get the perfect picture from cruising altitude. And though flying over the lovely landscapes of Iceland might help your cause (and some of these tips are specific to the country), the information presented is still going to be beneficial no matter where you find yourself traveling too. Just be sure to get a window seat.

Play with colors, lights, and shadows to add depth to your photo.

Clouds can make an interesting pattern on the ground. In Iceland, the contrasts of a snow-covered landscape against rivers or lakes can make for a great photo. The black sand beaches or a rocky coastline against the surf and the waves of the blue Atlantic also show off the amazing landscapes of Iceland. As the ground is slowly changing color from the brown and yellow autumn and winter tones you might find green colors popping out, like moss-covered lava fields.

Use the rule of thirds

Carefully balance the space between the sky and the ground: 1/3 sky versus 2/3 ground works well. When you are in the air and can only see the sky and/or clouds, you can use the wing and engine as a prominent part of the photo.

Including part of the aircraft wing in the shot can make the landscape really stand out.

The window of the aircraft also nicely frames the landscape. When you are photographing the landscape below, the wing will automatically point diagonally upwards in the photo, creating a connection between the plane and the ground.

Use aperture priority or manual mode to get the best results of sunrise or sunset photos.

If it’s getting dark then adjust your ISO setting to 800-1200. The golden hour before and after sunset or sunrise can be rather long in Iceland, especially in the winter because of the low angle of the sun. The sunset light can linger, providing up to two hours of beautiful golden, pink, red and purple colors until the dark blue color of the night takes over.

Reduce window glare

To reduce glare on your picture from the window of the plane, hold the camera lens close to the window or even covering it with your other hand so the reflection does not reach into the lens.

Take full advantage of the new Boeing 737 MAX LED light settings to help shooting at dark by waiting until the cabin lights are set to night mode.

Use a tripod

Photographing northern lights from a window of a plane requires the use of a tripod, as you would use on the ground. A small Joby Gorilla Pod is always a great tool to have around. Set the camera to ISO 2500-4000 and use f/2.8 or lower with 5-10 second shutter speed you should be able to capture some northern lights. Try to set the camera lens up to the window to minimalize glare reflecting the light of the window.

Left is best!

In general, it is better to sit on the left side of the plane if you plan to photograph through the window. It is easier for your posture and for framing the shot so you don‘t have to twist your body to get the shot.

Editor’s Note from Michael Bonocore: But sometimes, on long-haul flights, the view is best on the right and may be worth the uncomfortable photography posture. Use a site like Flight Aware to research the flight path on previous days. Use Google Earth to then find out what you ‘think’ may be the best side to sit in order to get the best view. Also, take into account the sunrise and sunset. Shooting into the sun, especially from an airplane, can be harsh. If I am flying during a sunrise or sunset, usually I will opt to sit on the opposite side of the sun.

So there you have it! 7 tips that should help you make those long flights a little more entertaining. Your Instagram followers will thank you.

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He first picked up a DSLR camera in 2007 and over the years through trial and error, and two years as a nightlife photographer in Copenhagen, he has honed the craft. A brief stint away from the camera in 2013 was followed by a two month volunteer project in Botswana, Africa focusing on wildlife and environmental conservation. This experience gave Beiter ample opportunity to focus on what would become his favorite photography genres: travel, landscapes, and wildlife.

“Shapes of Lofoten” — Shortlisted Photo For The Sony World Photography Awards

Though he has traveled to Namibia, the Caribbean, Tanzania,  and New Zealand over the years, it wasn’t until 2016 when a trip to Lofoten, Norway sparked his obsession with photography. In the harsh Arctic climate, he found himself experimenting with filters, tripods, and long exposures, pushing himself out of his photography comfort zone, which made him eager to keep shooting and learning. So perhaps it is only fitting that his second trip to Lofoten would result in the beautiful photograph that has been recognized by The Sony World Photography Awards. Like learning, this honor has pushed Beiter’s inspiration in making his passion a career.

We asked Mikkel about the photo, his trip, and what attracts him to photography.

“Good Morning Sakrisøy”

Being shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards is a wonderful achievement. Did you have a good feeling about the photo before you submitted it to the contest?

It’s a huge milestone. I’ve always had a great feeling about this photo, I knew I caught a special moment when I took the photo but I had no idea it would reach so far in this competition.

“Lead The Way”

What is the story behind the photo? It just seems everything came together perfectly for the capture.

I took this photo during a morning walk around Sakrisøy in Lofoten, Norway. Here, there are a lot of classic spots when it comes to photography and my photo with the yellow cabin and the triangle shaped mountain is one of the classic locations. But I caught something special I think, as we had some fresh snow during the night and it covered the mountain perfectly. You can actually see how crisp the snow is when looking at the photo. Combining this fresh snow with a white to grey cloud covered sky made everything pop in the photo. The mountain stands out, the yellow cabin does as well, perfect contrasts! What makes it even more special is of course the triangle shape of the roof and the the mountain behind it, coming together in perfect alignment. Also, I took this photo handheld.

“Front Row”

What was it that drew you back to Arctic Norway?

This was my second visit to Lofoten in Northern Norway. This time I went with an old school buddy and our goal was actually to see the Northern Lights. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t cooperating with us during the trip and we only managed to see some faint aurora lasting just 20 minutes. Beside that it was a fantastic trip. I got to show my friend around the archipelago and he realized quite quickly why I really love Lofoten, its fjords, mountains and the small communities scattered around with small red cabins.

“Blue Hour”

What is your favorite aspect of travel photography?

It’s peaceful to be out in the field with your camera and this is one of the things I enjoy most about photography. I’ve always been an outdoor person and combining that love for nature with photography is just the perfect match! One thing that really attracts me about photography is that you are actually collecting memories, stories, or situations, either for yourself or others. I really enjoy to travel and sharing the beauty of the world with people from my perspective.

“After Glow”

You have a pretty impressive portfolio of images. Have you traveled to many countries?

My passion for photography and travel didn’t really exist before in 2016 and having a full-time job on the side limits you a bit when it comes to travel, so I have not visited as many countries as I would like. But I am sure that will change in the coming years! So far I’ve been to the following countries with photography being the main objective: Iceland, Norway, Faroe Islands, Germany, Italy, and Austria.

“Abstract Storm”

As far as travel and photography go, what is your next move?

That’s a hard question. I’m not really sure what my next move is. I don’t earn anything on my photography so I would probably continue as it is now, where I have a full-time job and then go and travel with my camera during my holidays. I hope I can make photography a full-time career one day, picking up assignments around the world.

It’s easy to see that Beiter has the eye and the skill set to be a successful travel photographer. We look forward to following his journey and seeing the beauty of nature through his lens.

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When both returned home, the talked about different ideas that they could collaborate on to tell an adventure story. Woodward  doesn’t remember when the idea of running across Iceland came up, but once it did, there was no turning back. There was only one problem. Whittle was not much of a runner. In his life, he had finished a couple 5k and 10k runs, and even a marathon five years earlier, but by no means was he a ultra runner. But once the idea was hatched, they couldn’t get their minds off it. To make it even more interesting, the team applied to make this a Guinness World Record attempt.

Whittle didn’t want to do this just for himself though. The 28-year old and his family suffered a devastating loss when Whittle’s nephew Sonny lost his battle to a rare form of cancer at just one year old. Whittle was determined to accomplish this challenging feat in Sonny’s name and to help raise awareness and donations for CLIC Sargent, a UK-based organization that supports families of children with cancer.

With all of the high level work done, the team started planning the details of the run. They would cover 450 miles of roads (both paved and dirt) as well as hiking trails. The Dyrhólaey lighthouse in the south was the desired starting point and the Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse in the north was where the team wanted to end their adventure.

When they arrived in Iceland, the typical Arctic weather already began to throw a wrench in their plans. Heavy rain had washed out a bridge just 80 miles from the starting point at the Dyrhólaey lighthouse that, if not repaired by the time the team got there, would end their quest for the Guinness World Record. Once the clock starts, there is no stopping it, even if your route is blocked. Making a last minute decision, they decided to flip the route and start at the Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse in the north and work their way south, which should give them enough time to arrive at the bridge after it was reopened. Once in the north, the team started the stopwatch and Tom Whittle began his run across the desolate Icelandic landscape.

The film is a beautiful look into the journey, and Woodward wrote an exceptional blog post about the details of the run over on the Backcountry website, who sponsored their ambassador’s bold attempt to run across Iceland on foot. The film is painful to watch at times, as us viewers can literally see the athlete’s body giving out throughout the course of the run. Even though they had brought multiple pairs of shoes for Whittle, they didn’t anticipate that his feet would grow over a full size throughout the journey due to the extensive swelling that running 40-50 miles a day would cause. But that wasn’t the only challenge the team faced, as the film shows, but they endured. Ten days, 13 hours, and 11 minutes after they started, Whittle channeled enough energy to jog across the final couple hundred feet to the Dyrhólaey lighthouse.

It is hard to put into words how inspiring this feat was, and especially for the reason why Whittle was compelled to achieve it. Eager to know more about the challenging journey, we sat down with Woodward to talk about this amazing accomplishment and his stunning film and photos that brought us along for the ride.

This story is truly remarkable. You have done some pretty cool stuff on your travels. Where does this adventure stack up?

This adventure was one of the most unique that I’ve been on. While many have an objective, few have had the cumulative number of moving pieces that we had to manage each day that this proved to challenge us with. This trip was also amazingly special in the goal, not just crossing Iceland, but honoring the passing of Sonny, Tom’s nephew.

At any point were you fearful that Tom wouldn’t be able to finish the route?

Absolutely. The first days were by far the hardest. The night before we were meant to start, the rain flooded the field we camped in, and continued on into the morning as we headed to our starting point. Whipping winds and cold rain chased us the entire first day, and by day three we were almost a full day behind our schedule. As Tom’s body adjusted slowly, the third day we were concerned that his knees wouldn’t hold out for the remainder. But each day we started he hobbled from his tent, ate breakfast in the truck, and began slowly down the path.

We can see in the film what the hardest parts for Tom was, but, as the filmmaker, what was the most challenging aspect of this record attempt?

We all shared many roles on this attempt. Mandy was in charge of logistics, Jason handled driving and most meal prep, and my main focus was filming and shooting, but that quickly changed to assisting during the transitions where Tom would need to change shoes or socks, as well as restocking food and water in his pack. We quickly realized that his feet would need medical attention each day, and that landed on my shoulders as well. As much as we wanted to document the journey, I was torn between the tasks that would help us towards the finish line and those that would allow us to do more than just write the story when it was finished.

What inspires you most about what Tom, and the team behind him, accomplished?

I think the most inspiring thing for me is how willing the team was to jump into the unknown. Tom wasn’t a long distance runner, we weren’t a trained support team. We all braved a lot during the trip that tested our limits to act at the edge of our comfort zones. It taught me to never assume that just because you may not have all the answers ahead of time, that it doesn’t mean that the risk isn’t worth taking. We learn the most about ourselves when we take a chance to find the limits to what we can accomplish.

The story is remarkable, and we applaud Whittle, Woodward and the addition team members Mandy Marr and Jason Sivyer for fighting off weather, pain, fatigue, and doubt to complete this challenge. And most importantly, to help raise awareness about childhood cancer and help support the families affected.

See the rest of the incredible photo essay below. 

See more from William Woodward on his website, Instagram and Facebook. 

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By Michael Bonocore
Photos By Chris Burkard

Read Burkard’s exclusive article for Resource Travel, “Adventure is My Inspiration”

As our DHC-8 twin-engine noisily descends from a short flight across the Vestfjorden, the scene outside the window begins to resemble what I had always envisioned to be ‘the Arctic.’ Snow covered farms and cottages become larger as we break through the thick clouds. Our small plane begins to toss like a rag doll, leading even experienced fliers like us to grip our armrests as our stomachs churn. After what felt like an hour, the prop plane touches down and almost instantly the door is open and we are on the tiny airport’s tarmac. This harrowing endeavor marked the moment I first realized I had just entered the infamous Arctic with famed adventure photographer Chris Burkard. At the time, I did not know what these frigid locations meant to Burkard or how the cold, arctic environments had shaped his career and his personality. And most of all, little did I know what he had in store for us all just three short years later.

Arctic Swell

While Chris Burkard’s work today can be best described as ‘adventure’, there was a period in the California native’s younger years when his primary focus was mainly on surfing and the loose, frantic culture that surrounds the sport. His love of the outdoors and willingness to do anything to get a great photo began to resonate with the people who flocked to his Instagram for their daily fix of wanderlust. Today, that Instagram is approaching three million followers who hang on to his every word, as Burkard is a master at finding the right inspirational caption for his photos. Some of the most popular images on his Instagram come from the Arctic, the same place I found myself with Burkard back in 2014. I was there to help film a short documentary for SmugMug called ‘Arctic Swell,’ which followed Burkard as he documented three pro surfers battling the extremes at the 68th parallel. This is where I saw Burkard at his finest: “Having cold fingers, brittle skin and chapped lips. Really putting yourself out there in the elements. That’s when it feels like you are paying the price, but the greatest rewards come from it.” And he was right. Burkard’s shots from this expedition, as well as his other cold-weather surf adventures, are legendary, and I got to experience his passion firsthand. We were indeed frozen and our skin brittle, but it was one of the most exciting and educational weeks of my life.

Under An Arctic Sky

When we heard Burkard was in Iceland making a film with the production studio Sweatpants Media, we knew he must have something incredible up his sleeve. Sure enough, he did. ‘Under an Arctic Sky’ follows Burkard and surfers Justin Quintal, Timmy Reyes and Sam Hammer along with local surfers and guides Heidar Logi, Elli Thor Magnusson and Ingo Olsen as they travel through Iceland in search of rideable waves in the remote Westfjords. Their plan is to meet up with a sailboat captain who seems to be the only one willing to take the risk that the expedition involves. Almost immediately after landing in this nation of 334,000, the team finds themselves battling what would become the country’s worst winter storm in over 20 years. The filmmakers perfectly capture the terrifying scenes unfolding in front of them, making the audience’s heart race as the surfer’s SUVs battle through a blizzard, trying to get to their destination before they’re stranded, a situation with potentially deadly consequences.

It’s impossible to describe more of the film without giving too much away, but it’s safe to say that Burkard and his team made it through unscathed. Not, however, before finding what they were looking for, along with an unexpected surprise that truly made this trip a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both Burkard and his crew of surfers.

A Conversation With Chris Burkard

After watching the film, the team here at Resource Magazine was ecstatic. Inspired and eager to hear more about its production, we reached out to Burkard, who graciously agreed to sit for an interview. We asked the husband and father of two about his zany projects, his buddy trips, and how he gets back into a work/life balance after returning home from one of his expeditions.

No matter what the project, it seems like the thing you get most excited about is team camaraderie; it’s like your favorite movie genre is buddy-comedy or buddy-adventure. What inspires you to keep making these crazy ideas come to life along with your pals?

The reality is, I find that the closer you are to failure and the closer you are to not getting what you came for, there’s more risk involved. And I think that when you have a group of people that are all engaged in that same activity, it just becomes so much more raw, and your relationships become so much more real. You’re experiencing something where you have to rely on each other and I feel like I’ve fostered the best relationships on experiences like that, so I guess that’s the reason I’ve always aimed to have people along for the ride. It’s not always about me, it’s really never about me, it’s more about the relationships with the people you’re with.

“Regardless of how much you plan, Mother Nature is always in charge”: wise words from your boat captain. Is not being able to surf that break in the Westfjords something that will stick with you forever? A “what if” moment? Do you think there was a time in your life, maybe in your younger years, where you would have fought the advice of the seasoned captain in order to get the shot you had envisioned, no matter the cost?

I definitely think about it quite a bit. There were a lot of sleepless nights and I was pretty bummed and stressed out about it. I didn’t want to come back empty-handed to my editors. But what I realized (and it took me a while, I’m not gonna lie), was that in the end,  the reality is that we made the film and the whole point of the film was about uncertainty. So I think if I’m really gonna follow my own advice and believe in this uncertainty then I needed to realize that. “Hey, we embraced uncertainty and this amazing thing happened”. I think what ended up happening with the film, where we ended up finding northern lights and being able to surf beneath them, that’s greater than any weird wave in some random bay in the world, and that’s what’s so beautiful. The best trips, they answer questions that in the beginning you didn’t think to ask and that’s a really special scenario to be in, where you go for one thing and you’re given something completely different. Definitely, at one point in my life when I was younger, I probably was a little more bull-headed and maybe I wouldn’t have heard that advice as loudly.

There are some points in the film where the discussion of actually cutting your losses was brought up. Knowing you, I never thought I would hear you even entertain such a thought. How close were you really to giving up on this idea because of the hardships you endured?

You know we probably over dramatized that. We always really did want to stay but at the same time, we had to ask the guys because what ended up happening is we were about a 6-hour drive from Reykjavik and in the winter time that’s more like a 12-hour drive. We all had flights we had to catch and so we all had to extend those flights, so it was kind of this group decision. If somebody had to go back to the airport, or if somebody wanted to leave, we would have all had to leave because we’d have to get them to the airport. So it was kind of this thing where it was like either we all stay or we all go and as much as for myself I would have stayed 100%, I knew that I needed to make this a group decision. I feel like that’s one thing about being a trip leader or a group expedition leader, you learn to include other people’s opinions. It can’t always be about you, which is really critical.

You’ve done a lot of pretty cool adventures, including filming ‘Arctic Swell’, that awesome 10 day trip with me. Out of every crazy adventure you have done, where does “Under an Arctic Sky” rank?

 

Oh yeah, that Norway trip was easily one of the best ones I have ever done! Well, I would say that it’s an interesting question because ‘Under an Arctic Sky’ probably had the most peril, the most risk, as well as the most success in the end. I guess the reality is I would put it near the top, because I’ve never been in an experience where the risk has been so high and the chance of failure so high that you just feel like your hearts on your sleeve and your entire body and mind and all your creativity is really out there, exposed. That’s kind of critical. That’s a really important aspect, just to be willing to give everything to a project and I feel like that’s why this adventure was most meaningful to me.

Do you think you will ever get tired of the frigid Arctic?

 

To be honest, the Arctic is such a critical place for me. I’ve learned to love it, I’ve learned how to speak its language, and I’ve learned how to be a steward for this place and try to speak about it and that’s been a really important thing. It’s given me much more than I’ve given it and I really want to spend the rest of my life trying to figure out how to pay it back.

What were you using to light up the wave under the Northern Lights?

That’s a question that a lot of people ask. We ended up using a flashlight! It was a 50,000 candlepower flashlight on the beach, and the funny thing is we didn’t even bring it there to light up the wave. We actually brought it there to shoot some of those scenes at night of the guys driving. We knew there were 18 hours of darkness in Iceland at this time, and we wanted something to light up some of those scenes. And then, as everything started to come together and we were there surfing under the northern lights, we realized the guys couldn’t even see the waves breaking in front of them, so we used the light to basically illuminate the waves as they started coming in. Lo and behold, we realized this was actually a really, really incredible source of light in the footage and it’s creating contrast and allowing the viewer to see what’s going on, so it ended up being this blessing in disguise.

No doubt this project was intense. After such a mental and physical challenge, how do you re-balance yourself once you get home?

I put the camera down. I find it’s critical for me to be with my family in the places that I love. That helps me to become inspired again. It’s really hard on these trips to be continuously inspired because you’re running on empty. You’re giving so much of yourself that you have to kind of fill up this reservoir of inspiration,  and usually, for me, that happens when I’m at home. I’m surrounded by people I care about and I’m filling up that reservoir and that’s a really critical thing I’ve had to learn over the years. It took me a long time to learn that you can’t always ‘go, go, go’ or the quality is going to suffer and you’re going to suffer if you don’t find the time to rebalance yourself. For me, that usually involves being in the ocean, doing yoga and climbing. But most of all, being with my family.

Follow Burkard’s adventures on his website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Read Burkard’s exclusive article for Resource Travel, “Adventure is My Inspiration”

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Recently, Shainblum visited the Italy’s Dolomite mountains with Andrew Studer, and together the team created a beautiful look at these mystical looking mountains. While Shainblum handled the time-lapse, Studer contributed the drone clips that are sprinkled into the two and a half minute film.

Shainblum and Studer have been partnering alot lately, and were the team behind these incredible eclipse photos.

There is no doubt the two travel photographers are talented by themselves, but as evident by their latest works, they make a great team. It will be exciting to see what Michael Shainblum and Andrew Studer come up with next!

Shainblum posted an extended photo story on his blog that includes some incredible photos. Check it out on his blog.

See more from Shainblum on his website, Facebook, 500px, and Instagram.

Follow Studer on his website, Instagram and Facebook. 

Tre Cime Milky Way photography.

Tre Cime abstract landscape photography.

Seceda sunset in the Dolomites, landscape photography.

Sunrise landscape photography taken in the Dolomites.

Foggy landscape photo taken in the Dolomites.

foggy landscape photo taken in the Dolomites.

Alpe De Siusi landscape photo taken in the Dolomites.

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But, Chris Burkard wasn’t always ‘Chris Burkard.’ In Burkard’s early career, he photographed surf competitions. But as he describes in the new film  ‘#LifeChangingPlaces’ by Vincent Urban Film, the work soon became boring and uninspiring.

Wifi Everywhere, high rise hotels and crowded beaches. I knew there was something missing.

Burkard started looking into more remote places to find his inspiration and take himself out of his comfort zone. He soon found the place that would change his life. Norway’s Lofoten Islands. The ‘Islands of the Gods’.

Burkard documented surf in the last place you would expect surf to thrive…the Arctic Circle. At Unstad Arctic Surf,Burkard found what he was missing.

Three and a half years ago, I was lucky enough to visit the Lofoten Islands myself. And what was even better than seeing this incredible slice of frozen paradise? I actually got to visit with Chris Burkard. At the time, I was working in marketing at SmugMug, and I had helped Burkard set up his SmugMug site. We had just started the now popular SmugMug Films, and I was chosen to travel with filmmaker Anton Lorimer to be second camera and document the making of the film in a photo essay.

For 8 days, we followed Burkard as he photographed pro surfers Brett Barley and Patrick Millin in blizzards, freezing water, and powerful winds. We road tripped through the region, standing in awe as we looked over small Nordic fishing villages at the foot of jagged snow covered mountains. And after 7 nights of thick cloud cover, we finally witnessed an incredible northern lights show that lasted hours.

The resulting film was something that we were incredibly proud of.

That trip changed my life. Not only had I seen one of the most stunning places on the planet, but I also learned how to be humble bad ass, as Burkard is indeed one of the best photographers in the world, but you would never know it when you meet him. Quiet and softspoken, Burkard will rarely talk about himself, but rather show genuine interest in what passions you possess. It even took a bit of prodding to get Burkard to talk about himself in his popular guest post for Resource Travel, ‘Adventure is my Inspiration.’

The short film is a beautiful look into how Burkard fell in love with being uncomfortable and how putting himself in challenging situations created the images he is so famously known for today. It all started back on the frozen soil of the Lofoten Islands. And I was lucky enough to experience it also, and incredibly lucky to see first hand how it changed Chris Burkard’s life.

Below is a selection of photos from our trip to Lofoten with Chris Burkard. You can see more on my website. 

Standing on shore, Chris captures a cold arctic morning surf session as Anton films from afar.

On our first night in camp, the blizzard hit fast and furious. Always looking for a dramatic photograph, Chris walks in search of another night shot in the blistering snow.

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I sat down with Reeder to talk about the making of his latest film, and why he has made such a strong connection with Italy over the years.

You always strike me as an artist who prefers solitude on a remote mountain peak in the far reaching corners of nature. But this time-lapse is a bit different. You spent alot of time in cities and villages in Italy. What makes the Italian villages so easy for even nature lovers to enjoy?

Well it seems as though you know me well as my natural tendency has always been to seek out solitude in nature, yet like most artists, there is more to me than meets the eye. After spending most of my early adulthood fully immersed in adventurous pursuits in nature, my thirties brought about new desires to also explore culture alongside adventure. Italy is the perfect blend for me with some of the most beautiful mountains in the world, a stunning coast, and some of the most picturesque cities and villages you’ll ever come across.

I was introduced to the country through traveling with a woman I love, and that trip set the tone for what has ultimately become a love affair for me. I love the people, the culture, the food, the history, and all of those aspects seem to be built right into the stunning nature that surrounds and encompasses everything. The Italians sure know how to build their cities and villages in harmony with the natural world, and I think that’s why Europe calls to me much more than my home country the US when it comes to exploring cities, towns, and villages. Plus there’s just something about the ancient history of the rich Italian culture and its traditions that feels much more authentic and connected than the disconnected state of American society with our big box stores, isolating commutes, and TV-centric society. Italy has a wealth of experiences to offer the adventurous traveler who is also inspired by exploring a rich culture.

At the 1 minute mark, you are taking a self portrait time-lapse on an incredible lake. Can you tell us a little about that location, and more importantly, how long were you standing still for?

One of my favorite regions in northern Italy is the spectacular Dolomiti, a region of the Alps with a very distinct and unique character. Deep valleys amongst soaring craggy peaks create some of the most gorgeous mountain scenes I’ve ever seen. Lago di Sorapis outside of Cortina d’Ampezzo is a true gem with its unmistakeable turquoise waters and towering mountains. It’s a moderate hike of only a few miles to this backcountry delight, yet be forewarned that a weekend jaunt during prime summer season might make you feel like you’re walking down an alley in Venice rather than deep in the mountains as you’ll be shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of others making the trek to this alpine paradise. I started to hike out one Sunday afternoon and after only a kilometer or so I was completely overwhelmed and turned around. I came back the next day on Monday and nearly had the trail to myself. I was so enamored by the beauty of the lake and the majestic cirque in which it resides, that I just stood there for about 10 minutes fully taking it in as the clouds danced above and light shone down upon this awe-inspiring scene.

What are your absolute three favorite things about Italy?

It’s hard to nail down my three favorite things about Italy, because it really is a sum of so many aspects that make me fall deeper and deeper in love with each subsequent visit. But a few things rise above the best, and first and foremost it would have to be the mountains in the north. From the stunning Alps on the border with France to the majestic views and picturesque villages of Lago di Como, to the awe-inspiring presence of the Dolomiti, the mountains of northern Italy are some of the most beautiful and dramatic in the world and will take your breath away.

Secondly, I love the slow paced lifestyle and the feel of the culture. As much as it pained me at first, once I grew accustomed to the midday riposo (the Italian version of the common Latin Siesta), I appreciated the midday closure of shops while people took some personal time for themselves, especially in the smaller villages. And when you talk of the culture, you can’t help but mention the food and cappuccinos! My time in Italy really did help foster a love for espresso and I’ve spent my entire life loving Italian food, but even with growing up in an Italian family I never knew just how good it was until traveling throughout the homeland exploring authentic local trattorias. While I typically curtail the amount of wheat I eat when here in the US, I happily ate bread, pizza, and pasta nearly every day in Italy and never felt weighed down like I do here at home. And whatever you do, don’t miss the pesto!!!!

And finally, for someone who has always traveled primary for the mountains and landscape of whatever destination usually calls to me, the people of Italy have touched my heart, opened my soul, and lit the fire of my passions. There are the dear friends who have taken me into their home for weeks on end, cooked endless meals and driven me deep into the mountains all while pondering the meaning of life. And the new friends I met while traveling who enthusiastically showed me their favorite “local spots” whether it was a hidden waterfall or the best cappuccino in town. There is the random conversations on the train and in coffee shops and the smiling faces selling me a slice of pizza at 1am in Rome. The group of students singing on the Spanish Steps, the gifted painter creating art in Varrena and the spontaneous and unexpected lovers who shone light into my journeys, I love you all and can’t wait to return for more time with you. Grazie, grazie!

All of Shawn Reeder’s artwork can be found on his website. His Vimeo-page is also full of awe inspiring imagery, and he is of course also on Facebook and Instagram.

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I had seen pictures of the blue ice caves on the internet back in 2014. And honestly, my first thought was that they were taken on another planet or simply just photoshopped. They just looked too surreal to be real. But once I found that they were indeed right here on Planet Earth, I had no other option than to go Iceland and visit blue ice caves on my own.

The best time to visit Iceland for an ice cave experience is between November and March. The ice will melt in the summer, which makes the possibility of a collapse very real, making the exploration too dangerous.  Even in winter, they are not absolutely safe, which is why a tour guide is critical. They know everything about the caves and will make sure that your trip is not only enjoyable but safe. Do not try this on your own! Case in point, I visited the beautiful ice cave close to Jökulsárlón lagoon at the beginning of December 2014 and just 11 days before my visit, a big neighboring ice cave collapsed. Fortunately, there was nobody inside at the time.

Neighboring ice cave which has collapsed just 11 days before my trip

How do I get there?

As I mentioned before, it is really risky to enter the ice cave on your own without knowing the conditions. Also, you’ll hardly find it without a reputable tour guide (see my recommendations below). The ice caves are really unstable and the ones you see online in pictures might not necessarily be there tomorrow. The tour guides usually know about a few, and are always in search for some new ones just in case the ones they know collapse.

You can choose from many tour operators running this trip. If you’re a professional photographer, you can go for the photography tour which is more expensive, but the group is smaller and the trip is longer, so you have enough time to set your camera and tripod and get the compositions that you are after. I was on the low budget, so I went for a ‘non-photographic’ tour and indeed I had enough time to take the photos i had envisioned.

Getting Ready

So you have your tour booked. Now what? Charge your camera and take the tripod if you have one. It is dark in the caves, so having a longer exposure might be necessary. Don’t forget warm waterproof clothes and good hiking shoes (some tour operators are renting them for about 1000 ISK, or $8 USD).

The meeting point for most of the tours is usually close to Jökulsárlón lagoon, which is roughly five hours driving east from Reykjavík. Most of the tour operators do not provide transport to the meeting point and the public transport in winter is very limited, so I would recommend renting a car, which can be had for from $40 USD/day in winter. 

We had a group of ten and at the meeting point, we all fit into a huge 4WD Jeep. After 10 km of driving through really rough  and rocky roads towards the glacier, we jumped out of the car, grabbed the provided helmets with headlamps and walked another few hundred metres to the cave entrance.

Our guide disappeared inside the glacier to check the conditions and appeared again after ten minutes. He explained to us the safety rules and let us enter the cave for around one hour.

And suddenly, I felt like I was on another planet…

Tour Recommendations

Below is a list of tour operators running Ice Cave Tours (November – March). The price start at 20 000 ISK ($150 USD) and while that seems pricey, but you really can’t miss this lifetime experience (and it’s still cheaper than to go to Neptune)! Be sure to book your tour in advance as it’s the most demanded winter trip in Iceland. I would recommend you to do so at least one month ahead. I booked it 10 days before and there was just one date available, so I was forced to change my itinerary.

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The otherworldly blue ice caves in Iceland is one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited.

If you’d also love to experience it, don’t hesitate and travel to Iceland it as soon as possible. It’s been said that in a few years there may be no more ice caves accessible for tourists due to accelerated melting at an extreme rate.

So don’t make excuses, book your flight and go explore one of the most unique places on the planet

Martina Gebarovska is a travel blogger and photographer originally from the Czech Republic. Follow her adventures on her website, Facebook and Instagram. A version of this article originally appeared on her blog.

 

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Norway, in particular, Northern Norway, has become one of the most popular locations to visit for aurora hunters. With its rugged mountains, picturesque fjords and overall stunning nature it’s not hard to understand why so many choose to plan their aurora holiday to Norway. However, many aren’t aware that the Aurora Borealis isn’t easily visible in all of Norway and they expect to see it wherever they travel within the country. The truth is that it’s quite rare to see in the southern and eastern parts of Norway.

I have traveled the world and helped photographers find the best places to capture the best photos, like when I shared with my favorite photography locations in Northern Spain. But, I was born and raised in a small town about an hour south of Oslo. For years I’ve been working as a photographer, but it wasn’t until two winters ago I saw the northern lights in my home time for the first time. I can blame this on my ignorance and lack of knowledge but that simply shows that even the locals aren’t aware that you can see the phenomenon in this region. Since that time I’ve had the pleasure to witness the northern lights several times, both in my hometown and region, on the Lofoten Islands and on Iceland.

It’s not quite the same

I’ll be honest with you. Watching the northern lights in the southern parts of Norway will most likely not be as impressive as seeing it in Northern Norway. The lights appear much weaker this far south and it’s extremely rare to get a powerful display of red, green and blue straight above your head.

The northern lights you will see in this part of Norway is much more subtle and, unless you’re lucky to witness a rare outburst, you might not even notice it straight away.

This doesn’t mean that the phenomenon is any less beautiful, though. Just a tiny glimpse of it will leave you craving more!

How to see the Northern Lights in Southern Norway

Before we get into the details of how you can find the Northern Lights in Southern Norway, we need to clarify some facts.

The Aurora Borealis is a natural phenomenon that occurs when electrically charged particles from the sun enter earth’s atmosphere. While this happens throughout the day, it’s only visible when it’s dark. Since the days are long during the summer (Northern Norway has 24 hours of sunlight during that period), the Northern Lights aren’t visible all year around.

You’ll have the best chance to see the Northern Lights between late September and early April. Since the days are darker during this period (Northern Norway has up to 24 hours of darkness), the likelihood of seeing some activity on the sky is much higher.

Pay Attention to the Aurora Forecast

The main difference between chasing the northern lights in Northern Norway and Southern Norway is that to see it in the south, you need a much higher KP Index (the measurement of its activity).

There are many smartphone applications with detailed graphs and stats monitoring the sun’s activity as well as the Aurora activity. However, the easiest way to know if there’s any activity is by paying close attention to Aurora Service.

If the KP Index is lower than 5, there’s a very low chance for seeing the Northern Lights in the South of Norway. It is possible to get a glimpse of it at KP4 and sometimes an unexpected burst can appear but this is very rare.

Personally, I don’t go out looking unless it’s KP5 or higher.

Pat Attention to the Weather Forecast

As you might have guessed, there are many factors involved when chasing the northern lights. Not only does it have to be during a specific period of the year, the solar activity needs to be high and the clouds need to be clear.

Without a clear sky, you won’t be able to see the Northern Lights. Keep in mind that the weather can change quickly in Norway and it might not be long until the clouds disappear.  

Get Away From City Lights

Light pollution is your worst enemy when chasing the ‘Lady in Green’. Inside the city center you will have an extremely low chance of seeing the Northern Lights, even on days with high activity.

To increase your chances, leave the city behind and head somewhere far away and dark. Make sure that there’s not much artificial light in the area you’re going to. The less artificial light, the higher the possibility is that you’ll see something.

Look North

My last tips for seeing the Northern Lights in Southern Norway is to find a field or an open area where you have a clear sight towards the north. In this part of Norway, it’s not often you’ll see the lights dance above your head. Instead, the lights lay in the northern horizon. Sometimes it lies there calmly but other times you can clearly see it dance. If the KP Index is 6 or up, you might even be lucky to see it above you.

The southern parts of Norway is not known for the Northern Lights but when it first arrives, it’s well worth the wait. I’ll end by saying that if your main reason to visit Norway is to see the Northern Lights, you’ll have better luck in the northern region. But there is plenty of incredible landscapes, seascapes and cities in the southern region that shouldn’t be missed. Also, seeing them in the south will be a unique experience that you will never forget.

Christian Hoiberg is a Norwegian landscape photographer and the creator of Capture Landscapes, a website devoted to helping artists improve your landscape photography. His images can be found on his website or Instagram. 

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Malta has lost one of its main tourist landmarks, the “Azure Window,” also known as the “Dwejra Window.” After forming through sea and rain erosion over a period of about 500 years, an estimate of 750,000 tourists started visiting the site every year. The arch was featured in films and series (Game of Thrones anyone?) and became a popular travel photography backdrop. In 1998, it was included on Malta’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Unfortunately, the landmark’s attention had some pretty severe consequences. Between the 1980s and the 2000s, parts of the top slab of the arch collapsed. In April 2012, a large piece of the outer edge of the cavity collapsed, and another rock fall occurred in March 2013. A four month investigation then determined that the arch was “relatively stable and will continue to remain so for a number of years,” warning that rock falls would continue to occur.

Since December 2016, people were no longer allowed on the arch, but trespassers never actually were fined. Eventually, a storm on March 8, 2017, appeared too much for the Window to handle. “A sad day for Malta,” the country’s Prime Minister said on Twitter. A lot of photographers mourned with him, posting shots they once had taken of this beautiful phenomenon.

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the graceful #azurewindow as we saw it a few years ago. so sad it collapsed, but a powerful reminder to treasure and preserve nature's beauty. #azurewindowgozo #gozo #malta #maltagozo #wanderlust #naturegram

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Some two weeks ago, Icelandic photographer Sigurður William took a night-time hike up the Tjarnarhólar volcanic hills to capture the Northern Lights. When he made it to the top of the caldera, he noticed they reflected in the 3,000-year-old central lake. He captured a 13-frame panoramic mosaic which shows rarely seen colors and impressive banding. The background, as shown by Astronomy Picture of the Day (see below) is filled with icons of the northern night including Polaris, the Pleiades star cluster, and the stars that compose the handle of the Big Dipper.

On Facebook, William elaborates on the technical side of his epic shot. “It´s a very wide angle shot that is stitched together from 13 separate images, all shot at 16 mm with a Canon 16-35 mm Mark III lens on a Canon 5D Mark IV body. Settings for each shot: Aperture: f/2.8, ISO 3200, Exposure 10 sec. Imported into Lightroom, where I did some global adjustments before exporting as .tiff and stitching together in AutoPano Giga. Did some final adjustments again in Lightroom, Nic ColorEffx and Exposure X.”

To see more of Sigurður William’s epic Northern Lights photography, head on over to his Flickr-page. He’s also a tour guide for ArcticShots.is.

[via Astronomy Picture of the Day]

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It's days like today where I feel very lucky to be living in this amazing little city. Walking around Vesterbær today there were whole streets of people out walking/clearing pavements/clearing snow, and it just felt so good being amongst it. . . . #VSCOcam #vsco #vscoiceland #iceland #exploreiceland #inspiredbyiceland #visiticeland #bestplacestogo #exploremore #neverstopexploring #igscandinavia #everydayiceland #ísland #reykjavík #bestoficeland #ig_iceland #igersiceland #gvpics #wonderlust #exploretocreate #mytinyatlas #everydayiceland #epiciceland #visualsoflife #LF10k #snow #snowgeddon

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2 days ago in Reykjavik, the city was hit by a record breaking amount of snow, the most since 1937! It was incredible to see the city transform into a winter wonderland! . . #snow #reykjavik #iceland #europe #travel #backpacking #eurotrip #backpacker #island

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“It was very fun to shoot and people seemed very excited by the weather. I took pictures of lots of couples holding hands – everyone was getting into the romantic vibe because of the snow,” Gunnar Freyr, also known as the Icelandic Explorer, said to BBC. He woke up around 3 a.m. by the sound of trees breaking in his backyard, and immediately decided to get out and take some photos. “It was a difficult shoot because my camera kept getting covered with snow, but there was so much light from the snow reflecting on everything it was great conditions for night photography.”

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Winter Wonderland! #airwaves17

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The garden after 50cm snowfall. #snow #iceland #reykjavik

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all white.

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Icicles in Iceland #southiceland

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Last Sundaynight #heavysnow #reykjavik #downtown

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