Hiking to an Incredible Photography Spot in Iceland

Today I am taking on one of the best hikes in the south of Iceland: The Múlagljúfur Canyon Hike. Squarespace have sponsored this video. Save 10% off your next purchase at www.squarespace.com/heaton
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[@marcisroaming]

Just thank you. A wonderful distraction from the din of the day when all you want to do is escape...

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Glad to be of service. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@lphilpot01]

My feet and knees were tingling just looking at that spectacular spike shot... and next, you're walking along between certain death on each side, holding your vlogging camera, calmly reciting the completely-memorized Squarespace spiel! 😀 I could never be an Icelandic KZbin landscape photographer... LOL But all I can say is, "Wow!!!"

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Haha. Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it.

[@iscoguy]

I am sitting here in terror watching you turn and talk to the camera as you adjust your camera so close to the cliff's edge. Safety first Tom. Safety is always first. Great video.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Safe as houses 👍

[@brucetreloar3200]

Nuts. Bloody nuts. No way would I go that close to the edge for ANY image. But I love your work and courage.

[@Bighell01]

Just finished diner in The Netherlands. Nice interruption before doing dishes and other boring housework. Thnx!!

[@dac9404]

I eagerly, yes that right, eagerly wait for every episode in this trip. And today’s does not disappoint. I can no longer do back country hiking - to old and to many miles on my knees. But man your shows! They are such a joy. Thanks!

[@GirdHerd]

I like that first shot.

[@EMvanLoon]

@8:35 the big lens really thid it's job. Great capture!

[@gregoryowain2073]

That spike shot was something else, definitely one of the best of the trip.

[@allansisson355]

The 100-400 kicked butt, love those images.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Fantastic Thomas, you are a brave man indeed, pretty sketchy on those mountain tops, stunning images though My fav's being the spire and the iceberg lagoon shot, thanks for sharing.

[@TheCabinman]

Some beautiful captures Thomas! We live through you, keep up the excellent work and as always, keep it real!

[@EMvanLoon]

@5:47 This is a really great shot. Happy that you includes this in your video!

[@fiizzy3884]

My back is tingling watching you on that edge, Thomas. The photos are all spectacular.

[@speliotis]

verticleshot looking down was incredible.. mesmerizing !!! and for less than ideal conditions you Smashed it !!!

[@mikegoodwin9896]

The 400mm shots near the end are gorgeous. The best I've seen from your Iceland expedition,

[@pc1189]

💓the first photo with the spire and waterfall … a great lesson on always always always look behind you.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

So true!

[@robdlain9145]

I just with I could hick at those altitudes and photograph all these beautiful landscapes. With a heart health I'd probably won't be able to go that high and carrying a backpack. However, I'm enjoying every minute of your mesmerizing, breath taking videos. It's like I'm up there too. 🙂

[@nigelwest3430]

As someone who is not keen on heights, just watching this video got the adrenalin flowing 😱

[@robertjones769]

as always Thomas - BRILLIANT!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@paulus0109]

Great “out of the ordinary” photowork Thomas. Thnx

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thanks. I always try to shoot locations a little differently, if possible.

[@adamclark6756]

I will be in Iceland in a couple of weeks so this series has been an excellent build up to my visit. You have captured some stunning shots of this amazing country too.

[@Eric1396]

The 16/9 shot of the iceberg feild is just wow!

[@loisstanford8736]

Thomas I discovered you after my trip to Iceland in august 23 … you were able to show me what I wasn’t able to see for myself .. I’m not a photographer but in my next life I’ll choose to be 🤔 you help me to escape when I watch your channel.. I live in Sydney Australia id live it if yiu could show the world Australian in your eyes ..thank you I’m a fan ❤

[@Mecholable]

Beautiful last couple of shots! The advantage of an aluminum bottle is that there is less/no micro-plastic

[@brianlemke6017]

Spectacular Thomas. Please stay safe on those solo hikes to/over precarious ledges.

[@harveytrop1637]

Spectacular images!

[@ValePlaysGames]

I’ve never been interested in photography but your videos have really opened my eyes to it! Travelling around taking some fantastic images really looks like an amazing adventure, can’t wait to keep tuning in.

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video Thomas, 5:42 Beautiful image 8:30 love the detail and sharpness 9:34 love it, the abstract composition overcomes the haze 9:45 wow the haze and cloud make this one! Thanks for sharing

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Many thanks, I appreciate the feedback and commentary 👍

[@NeilArthurs]

Fantastic video and images, that hike looked like a really nice one, stunning views. The spike image is really smashing! 👍

[@francobenedetti1808]

4 nice pics !

[@MeasuredLight]

Phwoar, what a hike! That first shot was amazing!!!

[@lawrencenelson7955]

Beautiful

[@karenbergmann209]

GPS goes wonky when you’re surrounded by rocks and shows more than what you actually hiked. Gorgeous images! But those cliff edges are scary!

[@jamesmonte9214]

Great images Thomas 👍

[@robertwhitemoto]

wow Stunning location!!

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Beautiful for sure

[@Jake-vt4ow]

That spire shot was fantastic! Wow, what a dicey hike. Kudos on your trip and images, from a western Icelander❤

[@LynneH-ej6rx]

What an amazing video and photos! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience.

[@jeffkantorowskistravaig2643]

Another excellent video and stellar photos!

[@williamfalls5681]

Classic shots as always Thomas.

[@davidkase6374]

Great shot of the spire! Beautiful.

[@TheDonnaCrosby]

Got my calendar today love it

[@nicolasguillenc]

These are so good

[@Hemlck]

Superb images as usual…you must have a good head for heights…peering over that ledge would be way too scary for me!

[@marcuswagar7246]

Perfect light and composition!

[@laurelb8372]

Absolutely stunning spike shot 👏

[@JanicevD]

love the spikey one!

[@mikeclancy4956]

Fantastic shots, the Spire is phenomenal, thanks for the inspiration. Be safe.

[@codytaylorimages]

All the compositions are excellent in this video, looks like an amazing time also! The calendar just came in the other day over here in Minnesota, awesome project and setup with it.

[@thomasphillips5850]

Thank you Thomas great video. That first canyon shot when you asked for opinions, I thought was great. Keep up the great work, and thanks for taking us along.

[@karolaschmidt3864]

Thanks. This makes me want to go back to Iceland.

[@mitchellmysliwiecphotography]

Totally want everywhere to myself... YES! Well done, sir! Well done

[@costelloandsilke7321]

All of the images were/are great Thomas. Some of the best of the trip, I think. Love Iceland and would really love to get back there myself.

[@brianconnollyphotos]

Thomas, that first image of the spike is just magnificent - one of the best you've ever taken. And to think it was so spontaneous as well! Just goes to show...I think I need to plan a trip to Iceland after this video!

[@MrJak427]

That was my favorite hike from when I was there something special about that place I had mist on the mountain peaks 😊 so couldn’t see much of the steeper part of the hike but was amazing

[@1young-geezer]

Iceland is just massively beautiful. Judging by the images and video capture. Kudos.

[@charlestucker5516]

Really enjoying all of your videos! You have made me think more about composition (and being more adventurous with my photography). And I am learning some new words 🙂 Keep up the good work.

[@kanda__family]

thank you for your work Thomas, it is a very beautiful place!

[@ervinslens]

What a content, what a magnificent presentation bud!!! Hats off!l for this masterpiece! Amazing video, your content is just flawless! 👏👏

[@davidmill7289]

Fantastic images Thomas. It gave me the collywobbles watching you on the edge up there 😆

[@Hirsutechin]

I like the spike image, but particularly enjoyed the first image from the 100-400 (9:33) which is pleasingly abstract and ambiguous. I don't know if there's any more from this trip, but i've enjoyed it all immensely. Excellent!

[@JXS63J]

Thomas, a question you may get either all too often or from time to time: Are you satisfied that the crisp and contrast that is evident on the screen is equally crisp and contrasty when you print on paper? The highlighted pictures here are really excellent, but I wonder if a print on paper would evoke the same ideas you achieve on the viewer's screen?

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Hmmm, it's a tricky question. In my opinion, there are some images that work better in print than others. Back lit screens help make images pop, but prints are reflective so it's difficult to portray that contrast you speak of.

[@JXS63J]

Thank you.

[@andypotts8062]

Spectacular shooting locations if a wee bit dangerous..love the shots with the 400mm lens..absolutely enjoying your Icelandic adventures..many thanks and best wishes

[@Ruscombephotos]

Fantastic photographs Thomas! What a location. I have to admit there was one point when you were at the top with the tripod right on the edge and I had visions of it going over, especially when you took the camera off to change lenses. A wonderful video. Thank you!

[@joanhuggett5164]

I think you are the most enjoyable waffler I've ever heard, Thomas. And then there is the bonus of awesome footage and stills :) In all it's quite wonderful. Loving this Iceland series.

[@timrosenburgh8597]

I enjoyed the video as usual Thomas. Wow what a fantastic place. The canyon was amazing with the waterfall. Definitely a long way down looking at the spike. Great image's and i think my favourite ones were the iceberg lagoon.

[@claireswain9748]

Amazing photos, as always. 😊 So spoilt for choice in Iceland, it's an amazing place. Have only been in the winter months. Summer next time I reckon. I actually preferred the surprise spike photo.

[@AdrianIII]

Lovely pinnacle spike shot!

[@jaynebooton5663]

Wow Thomas.. that Spike shot - wonderful❤.

[@keithsurey4513]

Calender arrived couple of days ago....stunning again.

[@kimberlydoolittle3724]

Wow . ❤❤❤❤

[@simonthompson9380]

Great video and wonderful photos. A real inspiration as I enter the world of landscape photography

[@huexley]

Been there, hiked to the glacier there was artic fox there ! Wonderful hike

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

I'm not sure about the long-distance shots of the glacier; but the first shot of the canyon was MWAH.

[@alkaabiphoto]

The picture at minute 9:30 is a picture from another world. You are very creative

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Superb video 👍🙂

[@Wklambert]

Dude... That is the first time I have ever seen the edge of an inversion. You get the milk bowl, the edge, and the super creepy dark land below. And, you got it right (seemingly) at the same level as the clouds. That has got to be one of the most technical (if weather is tech lol) shots I've ever seen. I've been in the right place at the right time before, but that image is beyond that. Great work sir!!!

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Belter! Apart from the heights, woooo. Love the long lens shots, class Tom! I’ve been asked to go Iceland and I have to say I’m proper nervous about it. But seeing your videos is a massive help!

[@CorvusIslandiae]

That spike 🤩

[@terrylstarks]

Absolutely love all these images, but the one with the spike and waterfall behind it is a picture that is epic as they say!!!!! Thanks Tom!!!!!!!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Thank you so much 👍

[@jw0001]

Thanks for sharing. Calendars arrived yesterday. Really nice.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Wonderful, thanks for your order 👍

[@peterfritzphoto]

That spire shot is gooorgeous. But I’m also loving your combination of shoot-from-the-hip and locked-off video shots. You’ve set the bar so damn high.

[@GeorgeLoch]

Just got my calendar. It looks amazing. Can't wait for 2024 now :)

[@retirewithjames6745]

What a beautiful place. Love watching your videos. Stay safe, have fun. I just got your calendar in the mail (United States-Ohio). Love it!

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@garrydelday5816]

Incredible scenery and lovely images Thomas 👌 I was probably one of the hundreds of people you avoided down at the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach as I was there around the same time you shot this series but I did get some nice images myself with NO people in shot, no mean feat at the tourist hotspots (spoken with my photographer head on) 😂 Iceland never ceases to amaze ❤️🇮🇸📷

[@dandelargy]

Im going there this weekend. Thanks for the preview, Thomas.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Have fun!

[@johnforbes4795]

I would think that the spire shot was worth the climb by itself, even if you came upon by surprise!

[@1_Tim]

That was some scarey stuff on that cliff edge. I have a real fear of gravity! Beautiful photos. That was hard to watch

[@mikaelw1991]

great video as always, I just drive past this place today but wasn't sure if it was worth it, guess i was wrong! but I did drive to the s curved glacier you photographed a couple of videos and it was great, thanks for the never ending inspiration!!

[@leachimkiveling]

Thank you for the video and the calender for 2024 which just arrived here.

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Wonderful. Hope you enjoy it.

[@josh3212b]

Beautiful photos, glad you made it back without falling :) Don't know how you film and walk like that, ugh! I get very stressed hiking into places for sunset, worried about getting out before dark.

[@justpedal]

Great video as always Thomas! Also, super excited I got my 2024 calendar yesterday, thank you for signing it. Stunning images my friend... keep doing what you do. -Alex

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

That's great, thanks for making an order 👍

[@amynelson9499]

It clicked for sure, very nice indeed!

[@zigatretjak75]

That shot downwards is all yours; if I were there I wouldn’t take it, probably wouldn’t even get there. Nice, very nice.

[@danieljamesphillips8364]

What I like about the spire shot is that it really could be any size! Like that could be a macro shot or a big drone type shot of a landscape. Makes me want to look at it for ages

[@jamesbarnes3063]

Thanks for take us along, just watch your feet, 😮

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

Love that shot with the vertical canyon, spiked rock and waterfall...I took one kinda like that when I passed by a reservoir in California on my way to San Francisco...it was a shot with big green mountains and just turned out so awesome (hard to get those using just my cellphone)...I am new to photography and I have found that sometimes having people in some shots really does add some value but it's gotta be just right...I hope one day to travel far and wide but more than likely will just be here in the states.

[@jonathanscherer8567]

That happens to me, too. Where I don't like the images as I take them, feeling lukewarm about them at the time. Then later as I go through them, the ones I thought I'd like seem subpar, and the ones I felt doubtful over turned out fantastic. It's hard to know at the time. Sometimes you just feel it, and sometimes you don't. Sometimes those feelings pan out in the long run. It's almost amusing when it turns out the other way around. Great work, Thomas, as usual. I love your photo adventures.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

that's a cool image at 5:41. very much encapsulates the "Iceland feel." I might have gone a bit less heavy on the vignetting though because the outside edges are still interesting too. That image at 9:44 though... wow. Reminds me a bit of a hike I did a few years ago in Chile in the Andes. I wish I had been more into photography then!