Iceland

Country:
Iceland
Location:
64.9631° N, 19.0208° W

Iceland and puffins are almost synonymous. Millions of these little birds cover the dramatic cliffs around the Westfjords and the South coast.

Shot on the Sony A1, 600mm, f/4, 1/2000sec, 500 ISO

Iceland and puffins are almost synonymous. Millions of these little birds cover the dramatic cliffs around the Westfjords and the South coast.

SOUTH COAST

During the summer months it never gets dark. These images were taken during twilight at 2am.

During the summer months it never gets dark. These images were taken during twilight at 2am.

HONSTRANDIR

As the spring arrives, arctic foxes begin to shed their heavy white winter coat as it’s replaced with a thinner black coat which also helps it blend in with the environment better.

As the spring arrives, arctic foxes begin to shed their heavy white winter coat as it’s replaced with a thinner black coat which also helps it blend in with the environment better.

Hornstrandir has been uninhabited by humans since the 1950’s, allowing the Arctic Fox to roam free and populate the area.

Hornstrandir has been uninhabited by humans since the 1950’s, allowing the Arctic Fox to roam free and populate the area.

After a rough boat ride and 2 days of hiking, we made it to the tip of the Westfjords.

I watched as a hungry arctic fox skilfully climbed down the vertical cliffs of Hornstrandir national park in search of her next meal. Sea birds flock here in the millions so the odds were in her favour.

During a long night of driving through South Iceland, the Aurora Borealis began to dance across the sky.

It had been visible for a few hours, but the intensity was fairly low. It was around 3:30am as I noticed the movement and the glow start to pick up, so I pulled over on the side of the road and excitedly woke Conor McCann. After he got some video, I made him go stand on the hill next to our van for a couple shots. The sky continued to swirl and dance in a silvery green river of light.

These were by far the best northern lights I’ve ever seen and it makes me extremely excited for more winter trips to the north

Picture me running with my tripod in the pouring rain, trying not to get soaked by waves while also trying to perfectly line up a wave for this shot.

I love the contrast of the volcanic black sand with the white foam from the sea.

Puffins usually arrive to Iceland in late April and leave again by early September. If you visit during summer, you’re likely to witness their comical yet endearing behaviours.

Shot on the Sony A1, 600mm f/4, 1/10,000sec, 1600 ISO

Arctic Terns breed in the Arctic before flying 25,000 miles to the South Pole for Antarctic summer months.

They dive bomb the waves, catching small fish in their beaks.

My first time in Iceland was with Chris Burkard who has been exploring this rugged landscape with his camera for over a decade.

I’ve been back to Iceland twice now- once in the dead of winter and once in the height of summer. Each time, I’ve explored this stunning island with a camper van, allowing me to capture exactly what I want, when I want. The colours, wildlife and raw natural processes make for one of my favourite places to photograph.