I do not think the photograph is very different Icelandic geysers and geysers of Yellowstone from a technical point of view but, having seen those of Iceland, that's the experience I'm going to talk today . Incidentally, if you want to see them in action, I had shot a lot, and they are all at the end of this video.
You were to ask me some more advice before your travels in northern lands, and although the technique is relatively simple, I thought, What devote an article might be a good idea. Here are some tips for great pictures of geysers during your trip to Iceland!
A few words about Gesyr
Gesyr is THE source of the geysers in Iceland, right in the Golden Circle. And this is not the site geysers for nothing, it's just where we find one who gave his name to the other: the Gesyr. It rises very high (70m) but did not explode long, unlike the Strokkur, which is the one you probably will photograph.
The site itself is very small but quite magical, with fumaroles coming out of everywhere, hinting geothermal activity is happening under our feet.
Many travelers go around the Golden Circle in the day. It is indeed tempting given the proximity to Reykjavik, but it's my sense shame. On our side, we chose to spend the night at Gesyr (and another at Thingvellir, for the same reasons, and because, in cycling, you go slowly, too). There is a great campsite overlooking the site and, hence, it allows you to enjoy geysers late at night and / or early morning.
Tour buses parade at 9 am; before, it's practically deserted. So, we had long geysers to ourselves, the opportunity to see the Strokkur all angles, since springs every 5 to 10 minutes.
This will be my first piece of advice: do not go between 9 and 19h! Gesyr free and open 24/24, take advantage of periods of sunshine in the summer Iceland to get there very late or very early, and enjoy the silence.
Little caution though: it's hot water, so be careful.
Photographing geysers
5dII + Canon 16-35 f / 2.8 II 19mm - f / 8.0 - 1/125 - ISO 1000 - + 0,33IL
Shooting a geyser
Below you see the Strokkur on two separate pictures of a few seconds. What has happened on the second? Well, it's mist, simply. When the water falls, it not only splashes in a large area, but also diffuse enough heat to meet a target of fog!
Photographing Photographing geysers Geysers
The left photo is what all tourists do, and let's be honest, she has no interest: we can not see the ladder, there is no real background, framing is hollow. I much prefer it this:
Photographing geysers
5dII + Canon 16-35 f / 2.8 II 16mm - f / 10.0 - 1/160 - ISO 400
It is not perfect, of course. And I do not really like the fact that the buildings in the background one sees. But at least the geyser is replaced in a context in which to begin to tell something.
This will be my second piece of advice: do not hesitate to get away, to try other framing the plan tight on the geyser.
In terms of settings, there are two possibilities: either you try the long exposure, or you try to fix the jet.
Personally, I am quite skeptical about the value of the long exposure in this case: one loses the motion, it smooth water and fumaroles are broadcast. It's a shame! But nothing prevents you to try and prove me wrong!
To freeze the jet will have to search high shutter speeds, but no need to go too high, especially if you stand far enough: the pattern is not so fleeting!
Photographing the "bubble" of a geyser
Now about the "bubble". It's a big classic photo geyser. It forms in the second before the throw. We see her swell and explode to pass water. The colors are very specific, and the phenomenon is very photogenic: many photographers want to capture.
This is actually not very complicated. Be especially ready and burst trigger at the right time. If you trigger too soon, the case will be recording images when the bubble will form. And if you trigger too late, bin, it will be too late!
Here are four images from the same burst:
Photographing Photographing geysers Geysers
Photographing Photographing geysers Geysers
5dII + Canon 16-35 f / 2.8 II 18mm - f / 4.5 - 1/640 - ISO 2000 - + 0,33IL
Here, I was on a tripod, but it is not absolutely necessary (this is just between two pictures, I was filming and was doing timelapses). Instead, a tripod may make you less mobile: you might want to immediately back to photograph the jet geyser, or need you back soon because you'll get to see Gesyr spring.
To freeze the "bubble", the camera settings are quite simple: the goal is to have a relatively high speed. So you will tend to favor the Speed Priority mode and choose a high value. The weather was overcast, and I had to get into the ISO does not have an opening too large, too small to have the depth of field.
Note that the 5dII, we can afford to mount ISO, but depending on your device, it may simply require lower values. Similarly, the settings I used are the light there was that day, and you can pretty much use other values! The only thing to remember is the relatively high speed to freeze the bubble.
I took some pictures before the geyser began, which allowed me to refine my settings according to the record that I wanted. I include my slightly over-exposed photo, the ground seemed to me too dark otherwise.
This will be my third tip: prepare your settings without waiting for the geyser, so as to be responsive!
Between the four photos from above, so I chose the second, where the bubble is formed, with this surreal light, just before the explosion:
http://www.madame-oreille.com/blog/index.php/photographier-les-geysers-en-islande/
You were to ask me some more advice before your travels in northern lands, and although the technique is relatively simple, I thought, What devote an article might be a good idea. Here are some tips for great pictures of geysers during your trip to Iceland!
A few words about Gesyr
Gesyr is THE source of the geysers in Iceland, right in the Golden Circle. And this is not the site geysers for nothing, it's just where we find one who gave his name to the other: the Gesyr. It rises very high (70m) but did not explode long, unlike the Strokkur, which is the one you probably will photograph.
The site itself is very small but quite magical, with fumaroles coming out of everywhere, hinting geothermal activity is happening under our feet.
Many travelers go around the Golden Circle in the day. It is indeed tempting given the proximity to Reykjavik, but it's my sense shame. On our side, we chose to spend the night at Gesyr (and another at Thingvellir, for the same reasons, and because, in cycling, you go slowly, too). There is a great campsite overlooking the site and, hence, it allows you to enjoy geysers late at night and / or early morning.
Tour buses parade at 9 am; before, it's practically deserted. So, we had long geysers to ourselves, the opportunity to see the Strokkur all angles, since springs every 5 to 10 minutes.
This will be my first piece of advice: do not go between 9 and 19h! Gesyr free and open 24/24, take advantage of periods of sunshine in the summer Iceland to get there very late or very early, and enjoy the silence.
Little caution though: it's hot water, so be careful.
Photographing geysers
5dII + Canon 16-35 f / 2.8 II 19mm - f / 8.0 - 1/125 - ISO 1000 - + 0,33IL
Shooting a geyser
Below you see the Strokkur on two separate pictures of a few seconds. What has happened on the second? Well, it's mist, simply. When the water falls, it not only splashes in a large area, but also diffuse enough heat to meet a target of fog!
Photographing Photographing geysers Geysers
The left photo is what all tourists do, and let's be honest, she has no interest: we can not see the ladder, there is no real background, framing is hollow. I much prefer it this:
Photographing geysers
5dII + Canon 16-35 f / 2.8 II 16mm - f / 10.0 - 1/160 - ISO 400
It is not perfect, of course. And I do not really like the fact that the buildings in the background one sees. But at least the geyser is replaced in a context in which to begin to tell something.
This will be my second piece of advice: do not hesitate to get away, to try other framing the plan tight on the geyser.
In terms of settings, there are two possibilities: either you try the long exposure, or you try to fix the jet.
Personally, I am quite skeptical about the value of the long exposure in this case: one loses the motion, it smooth water and fumaroles are broadcast. It's a shame! But nothing prevents you to try and prove me wrong!
To freeze the jet will have to search high shutter speeds, but no need to go too high, especially if you stand far enough: the pattern is not so fleeting!
Photographing the "bubble" of a geyser
Now about the "bubble". It's a big classic photo geyser. It forms in the second before the throw. We see her swell and explode to pass water. The colors are very specific, and the phenomenon is very photogenic: many photographers want to capture.
This is actually not very complicated. Be especially ready and burst trigger at the right time. If you trigger too soon, the case will be recording images when the bubble will form. And if you trigger too late, bin, it will be too late!
Here are four images from the same burst:
Photographing Photographing geysers Geysers
Photographing Photographing geysers Geysers
5dII + Canon 16-35 f / 2.8 II 18mm - f / 4.5 - 1/640 - ISO 2000 - + 0,33IL
Here, I was on a tripod, but it is not absolutely necessary (this is just between two pictures, I was filming and was doing timelapses). Instead, a tripod may make you less mobile: you might want to immediately back to photograph the jet geyser, or need you back soon because you'll get to see Gesyr spring.
To freeze the "bubble", the camera settings are quite simple: the goal is to have a relatively high speed. So you will tend to favor the Speed Priority mode and choose a high value. The weather was overcast, and I had to get into the ISO does not have an opening too large, too small to have the depth of field.
Note that the 5dII, we can afford to mount ISO, but depending on your device, it may simply require lower values. Similarly, the settings I used are the light there was that day, and you can pretty much use other values! The only thing to remember is the relatively high speed to freeze the bubble.
I took some pictures before the geyser began, which allowed me to refine my settings according to the record that I wanted. I include my slightly over-exposed photo, the ground seemed to me too dark otherwise.
This will be my third tip: prepare your settings without waiting for the geyser, so as to be responsive!
Between the four photos from above, so I chose the second, where the bubble is formed, with this surreal light, just before the explosion:
http://www.madame-oreille.com/blog/index.php/photographier-les-geysers-en-islande/
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