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03/27/2024 03:05:06 PM · #1 |
ETA:
Planning is over a year out, with dates around Sept/Oct 2025.
Our guide would be one of the top aurora experts in Iceland. He recommended the Sept/Oct window.
Hey everyone,
I'd love to test the level of interest on a project I'm thinking of developing. This is especially geared toward my photographer friends, but certainly not limited to them.
One of my favorite things to photograph are abandoned things, and on my recent trip to Iceland, I noted some really fabulous ones. I know there are lots of folks who share this interest. I want to combine this "exurban" exploration with aurora photography for a small group, 5-day adventure in Iceland.
Please share this message with your friends and other photography groups, so I can gauge the level of interest.
(Image by Sarah Al-Sayegh)
Message edited by author 2024-03-27 17:11:15. |
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03/27/2024 03:29:21 PM · #2 |
That sounds fun!
I am cruising there (and to Greenland) and back in July... so I don't think I can swing another trip there any time soon.
I'm hoping people will do this, though... dream trip!
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03/27/2024 03:46:44 PM · #3 |
probably can't afford it. But I'd be interested if there's a way of doing it cheaply!
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03/27/2024 04:26:37 PM · #4 |
Oh, you have my attention!
I assume that if you are interested in auroras, you would be looking at times around the equinoxes? |
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03/27/2024 05:11:30 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Oh, you have my attention!
I assume that if you are interested in auroras, you would be looking at times around the equinoxes? |
Added info to the OP |
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03/27/2024 05:11:48 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Lydia:
That sounds fun!
I am cruising there (and to Greenland) and back in July... so I don't think I can swing another trip there any time soon.
I'm hoping people will do this, though... dream trip! |
It certainly is! |
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03/27/2024 05:12:15 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by vawendy:
probably can't afford it. But I'd be interested if there's a way of doing it cheaply! |
I'll keep everyone updated once I finalize costs. |
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03/27/2024 09:13:19 PM · #8 |
| I'm certainly interested but I doubt it would be doable for me :-( |
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03/27/2024 10:15:09 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I'm certainly interested but I doubt it would be doable for me :-( |
:( |
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04/08/2024 08:35:16 PM · #10 |
| I was thinking of going next year, please keep me posted, thanks. |
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04/08/2024 10:54:44 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by rodneyg:
I was thinking of going next year, please keep me posted, thanks. |
Will do! |
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04/11/2024 03:51:05 PM · #12 |
| If you decide to create a trip for the 2026 or 2027 eclipse, let me know! |
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04/12/2024 12:54:31 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by colorcarnival:
If you decide to create a trip for the 2026 or 2027 eclipse, let me know! |
Will do! |
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04/13/2024 12:52:13 AM · #14 |
| Tempting. Keep me updated |
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04/14/2024 02:11:28 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by hajeka:
Tempting. Keep me updated |
Definitely |
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04/14/2024 02:20:28 PM · #16 |
| I typically take a vacation about that time of year. Interested in hearing more. |
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04/14/2024 03:56:35 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I typically take a vacation about that time of year. Interested in hearing more. |
Absolutely! Still in the logistics/feasibility phase. Will share more as I progress. |
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04/15/2024 09:43:41 PM · #18 |
| Tempting but making a Bar Mitzvah for my Son in September 2025. Oh how I wish though. |
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04/16/2024 01:01:54 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by IAmEliKatz:
Tempting but making a Bar Mitzvah for my Son in September 2025. Oh how I wish though. |
Yeah, those come with quite a pricetag...
Mazel tov, though! |
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05/16/2024 09:01:25 PM · #20 |
Hi everyone!
Here's an update to my Iceland workshop! For starters, my guide and I have decided to schedule it for THIS October, 2024. (Eli, you wouldn't miss your son's Bar Mitzvah!)
I've created a webpage with all the pertinent info. People who sign up will get a lot more information and details, including packing and equipment recommendations.
Even if you aren't interested, or cannot make it for whatever reason, would you please help me by sharing the link on your SM?
Thank you!! |
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05/17/2024 12:03:05 AM · #21 |
Those dates are right around the full moon! The Aurora will certainly look washed out.
Photographically, the moon might help a bit with the foregrounds. But half the fun of Aurora viewing is actually seeing them with your eyes…
Message edited by author 2024-05-17 00:14:36. |
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05/17/2024 03:45:28 AM · #22 |
I went to Iceland twice in 2016, February and November. In February I only caught very faint colors in long exposure, I could see nothing with my eyes. I went again in November and we were extremely lucky, aurora with Kp of 7 or 8 on our last night! It was well visible with naked eye in spite of being on the outskirts of Reykjavik. I took back to back 30s exposures till I ran out of batteries. Then I just watched, one of the best experiences in my life.
You can see the photos I took as a timelapse sequence at 4:21 of my slide show from the two trips:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/454724470 |
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05/17/2024 10:22:50 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by LanndonKane:
Those dates are right around the full moon! The Aurora will certainly look washed out.
Photographically, the moon might help a bit with the foregrounds. But half the fun of Aurora viewing is actually seeing them with your eyes… |
In fact, the moon can and does enhance the aurora, as explained (and illustrated) by my tour guide, who is an aurora photography expert. |
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05/17/2024 10:23:49 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by MargaretNet:
I went to Iceland twice in 2016, February and November. In February I only caught very faint colors in long exposure, I could see nothing with my eyes. I went again in November and we were extremely lucky, aurora with Kp of 7 or 8 on our last night! It was well visible with naked eye in spite of being on the outskirts of Reykjavik. I took back to back 30s exposures till I ran out of batteries. Then I just watched, one of the best experiences in my life.
You can see the photos I took as a timelapse sequence at 4:21 of my slide show from the two trips:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/454724470 |
It's a little like the Mona Lisa. You see millions of photos of it but there's nothing like experiencing it in real time.
The time lapse looks like it was by the lighthouse outside of Reykjavik
Message edited by author 2024-05-17 10:28:30. |
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05/17/2024 11:29:11 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by tanguera:
Originally posted by LanndonKane:
Those dates are right around the full moon! The Aurora will certainly look washed out.
Photographically, the moon might help a bit with the foregrounds. But half the fun of Aurora viewing is actually seeing them with your eyes… |
In fact, the moon can and does enhance the aurora, as explained (and illustrated) by my tour guide, who is an aurora photography expert. |
I would be interested to hear that explanation. The only positive I can think of is that the moon can make the foreground brighter, which is good for photography. The moon also makes the sky brighter, which washes out the dimmer features of the Aurora and greatly reduces contrast, as ive experienced many times over years.
Message edited by author 2024-05-17 11:29:46. |
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