Frozen Fleet

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 16, 2016535 views9 comments

The famous Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in Iceland. An impressively beautiful place, and once the tourist hubbub (yeah, I am part of it, I know) calms down in the evening, also very pleasant and tranquil. I loved how the icebergs float around the lagoon like a fleet of frozen ships, hence the title.

Nikon D610, 18-35 AF-S at 18 mm, nothing unusual. :)

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9 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 16, 2016 at 6:19 PM

Wonderful golden light Basil. I also like the understated color ans sense of serenity.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on April 17, 2016 at 11:56 AM

Those moving bergs always keep you guessing as to where to set up. Can drive you crazy! Love the light on the bergs to the left of the frame as lit from behind. A special place for sure, despite the crowds. Like that you didn't try to hold to much detail in the sun - it should look nice and bright like you have represented it.

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Comment posted by Basil Greber on April 17, 2016 at 12:01 PM

Thanks Harry! Didn't have much of a choice with the sun, there was a thin cloud layer that diffused the light - pulling down those highlights would have led to nastiness, I think. :)

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on April 17, 2016 at 1:07 PM

Tranquil is the right word for sure. This is a really pleasing photo, and I like it a lot! The combination of the warm light and the blue ice bergs is nice.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on April 19, 2016 at 12:04 PM

Very nice the way the light hits the ice edges and the translucent effect of the light creating blue colors across the lagoon. There's a nice mixture of warmth and coolness.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 19, 2016 at 7:39 PM

Beautiful scene and sweet light. I want to be there.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on April 20, 2016 at 11:39 AM

Beautiful scene and sweet light. I want to be there

Ain't that the truth! This is a really nice image. The bright areas do not bother me. In fact, they add to the drama for me.

Nicely done, Basil.

--P

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Comment posted by Charles Bell on April 20, 2016 at 12:46 PM

Having just returned from the arctic and its magical light, I am impressed with how well you have captured its full beauty. A wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Jean C Cajolet on April 22, 2016 at 11:28 PM

Beautiful light with a nice reflection in the water and on the icebergs. The geometry of the icebergs brings a special dimension to the picture. Nice work.

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