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FollowShot on a trip to one of the ice caves of Iceland. 14 hours back and forth but so worth it. We had search and rescue with us to check for fissures and crevasses...
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Shot on a trip to one of the ice caves of Iceland. 14 hours back and forth but so worth it. We had search and rescue with us to check for fissures and crevasses in the fresh snow and a good thing we did because with their long poles testing the snow they found one right infront of the entrance to the ice cave. Coming into it just fills you with wonder and awe as the sheer size was just incredible. Deep inside it there was a geothermal area which made it unsafe to stay in for long due to the gases but still an amazing cave. =)
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teresacentricbennett
March 29, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
Danielvphotography
September 24, 2018
@sarahking_4772 probably a 16-35 f2.8 L lens. Looks like my old baby hehe wide and crisp. I’m wondering where this was taken... British Colombia ?
robergarci
December 08, 2018
Excelente imagen (Bien compuesta y equilibrada) con el mensaje de la pequeñez del hombre frente a la Naturaleza.
aimeeevoli
March 08, 2019
Just an awesome shot, I believe. You are rewarded. So beautiful. Congratulations. Watching from Pennsylvania, U.S.A..
agwinney
March 08, 2019
Wow, now that's breathtaking and it looks like the underside of a glacier. That is a beautiful shot, congratulations!!
runcietta_marghe_4300
December 26, 2019
WOW.. MY GOD YOU ARE A LUKY MAN... I WANTO TO SEE THIS WONDERFUL PLACE LIKE YOU..CONGRATULATIONS
jennstc7
December 26, 2019
Absolutely brilliant!!! Bravo!!! Congratulations!!! Well deserved!!!🤗🤗💕💕💕💕
Alinaphotos
February 12, 2020
That picture is amazing! I also went for ice caves in iceland but didnt found one that looked that nice! Can you tell me the name of the cave or where you find yours? :-)
tonjamills
December 18, 2020
Incredible! Somewhere on Earth that Looks like a New Planet! Exploring The Universe on Earth... (((❤)))
karinmcfarlane
February 03, 2023
What a stunning image!!! If I ever got the chance to photograph one of these ice caves in Iceland I'd be thrilled, another place to add to my bucket list, 😊
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Location
This shot was taken in a massive ice cave that was discovered a week earlier in Hofsjokull glacier in Iceland.Time
I woke up bright and early and met up with friends for this trip from Reykjavik. Guided only by GPS coordinates it took us 17 hours over rough snow covered terrain to get to the ice cave, hitting it around noon for a couple of hours of exploring before heading back.Lighting
It was a clear sunny day which is perfect for ice caves as the sun lights up the ancient ice with this crazy blue color.Equipment
This is a selfie shot with a Canon 16-35mm MkII lens at 16mm on a Canon 5D MkIV body. Mounted on a tripod and connected to a remote so I could pose in the shot.Inspiration
When I first got to the ice cave I was immediately drawn to this chamber. The sheer size of the cave was like nothing I´ve ever seen (and I´ve been to a lot of ice caves). After looking around I decided on the position and then walked into the composition, creating a nice leading line in the process.Editing
There was not much that needed to be done in terms of post-processing and the little I did I did in Lightroom like pulling out the shadows and fixing the highlights. Along with that I added a vignette in Exposure X.In my camera bag
My bag today consists of a Sony A7R4 body. 12mm Laowa lens. 24-105mm & 200-600mm Sony lenses. 1.4 Sony Extender. Nisi filters. And then all the small stuff like cloths, shower caps for when shooting in rain, extra batteries, remote, flashlights, gaffers tape.Feedback
The thing I love about ice caves is that they are a living thing. Constantly melting and ever changing. So whatever shot you take is unique to you as the cave will have changed or may be gone a week or two later. I recommend using a wide angle lens and a tripod as you may have to do a long exposure to get that blue color to seep through. Travel with someone who knows ice caves as they can be unstable and you dont want any accidents (this one for example had a crevice infront of the entrance so we had SAR with us to map it out).