Joe Shutter
Top 10 Tips for Travelling in Iceland

Iceland, Iceland, Iceland. Travelling  in general requires a basic set of preparations; Every country is specific, and Iceland is no different. Based on my experience of Iceland and of living in Iceland for a few years, and many people asking me similar questions about Iceland, I am putting out my top ten tips that should set you up nicely for a great visit to Iceland. 

Top 10 Tips for Travelling in Iceland
Iceland Travel, Blogging
Joe Shutter
Does Instagram Kill Creativity?
Does Instagram Kill Creativity?
Joe Shutter
The Death of Instagram
The Death of Instagram
Blogging, Iceland Travel
Joe Shutter
7 Ways to Fail at being a Social Media ...

If you want to a be successful social media influencer, do the exact opposite of these seven points, and this should stand you in good stead in the great social media  jungle.

7 Ways to Fail at being a Social Media Influencer
Blogging, Iceland Travel, Roaming
Joe Shutter
Grammer's Delight
Grammer's Delight

Sonar Reykjavik: Day 1

Im taking a break from my regular blogging about my trips around Iceland, and Im going back to my photography roots: live concerts and music festivals.

Last weekend, Sonar Reykjavik come back into town for the fourth time, and the newspaper SKE had me down there to cover the action as well Sonar official.  

The clear highlight of the night for me was Reykjavikudætur, a 19-member all-woman outfit that fill the stage with energy and anger, the good kind. Spetacular as well was the  "All Inclusive" contemporary dance performance. I also caught Icelandic regulars Vök who are always great, as was DJ Julia Ruslanova.

I confess that coverage of day 1 was slightly limited due to being struck down with the common cold towards the later stages of the night. I opted for an early night in order that the second night could be more fruitful photography-wise.

Here are the fruits of my efforts from Day 1: Click on images to see larger versions

Photography by Joe Shutter

For your enjoyment,

Joe Shutter

Crossing Over

Crossing over from crystal is the source of the "crystals" from said beach: Jökulsarlon, or the glacial lagoon.  It doesnt matter how many times one goes there. its never the same lagoon. The sun rises behind you as you face the lagoon, and as it sets from the west, the low sun refracts through the blacks of Ice to spectacular effect.

You will have to imagine all of that for right now, beacause Frank and I were not so luckcy when we arrived. after our spectacular sunrise on crystal beach, the clouds came over and that was that. Here are results of our endeavours.


Photography by Joe Shutter and Rock Scissors Taper

For your enjoyment, 

Joe Shutter

Sunrise at Crystal Beach

Frank and I got up early on the second day to catch the morning light at the glacial lagoon and the crystal beach next to it. It doesn't matter how many times you visit the lagoon, its always different: seemingly every hour there is a new array of ice monuments to marvel at.

Frank and I split up for the first part of the morning and then we met up later. Frank helped out with the portraits.

The light changed rapidly over the course of the hour or so I was there. There was this violent burst of morning light which then gradually dwindled as the morning went on. At least there is one photo of it!

Photography by Joe Shutter and Rock Scissors Taper

For your enjoyment,

Joe Shutter

 

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End of day 1: Vik

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To tie up day one of our road trip, we made a short stop at Vik, with its iconic sea stack. As the sun sank below the horizon at Dyrhóleay in the last, we stopped to enjoy the magic hour in Vik, embers of the golden, low sun and the rich blues from the sea and horizon. I included both sides of the cliff, for context.

 

Photography by Joe Shutter and Rock Scissors Taper

For your enjoyment,

Joe Shutter

Living On The Golden Edge

The sea cliff Dyrhóleay at this time of year was truly magnificent, with the low sun setting in the perfect location for some dramatic, golden raking light across the cliffs. The sparkling glacier in the background adds to the magic.

A dramatic high five was the celebration of choice.

Photography by Joe Shutter and Rock Scissors Taper

For your enjoyment, 

Joe Shutter