Photographing waves in Iceland - fast shutter speeds

[@martinamery6147]

Nice one Darren, fantastic video and photos!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Thanks martin That’s very kind mate 🍺

[@garystone6583]

Stunning location with stunning shots Darren Yet again you have done it again,

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Cheers Gary, You’re very kind mate. Thanks for watching and I hope you’ve been out recently Take care bud

[@FabrizioZago]

Great photos, I like the way the waves are enlightened, great colours come out.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Thanks Fabrizio, it was a fantastic afternoon and one that has inspired me to try this at home 👍

[@Nonaxisymmetric]

Thanks for the video - looks like you had a great time as well as getting some great shots!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Nonaxisymmetric we had a fantastic time and thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great Sunday matey 👍

[@StevenMusgrovePhotography]

Really enjoyed that, those shot are really good especially the ones closer to sunset. Bet it was an amazing experience!!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi Steven, I’ve been there a few times now and sunrise is best (IMO), but sunset was pretty cool also. It’s an incredible beach and I remember the 1st time I stepped onto it and saw the icebergs and black sand, I was just blown away. Simply a jaw dropping moment If you ever get the chance to visit, I’d highly recommend it Take care mate 🍺

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

Pretty cool! Wonderful video Darren! 4 shots that blew my socks off! The ones with Helen my favs! wonderful, what an adventure 😃

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

It certainly was Mali and I think we should go on a road trip next year. Let’s talk on Friday over a beer 😉

[@thevalleywalker]

Fabulous set of images and as I can attest it is very addictive once you start! Gun n Run is the way to go I reckon. Some really powerful shots, especially the ones with Helen.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi Alan, You’re right it’s very addictive as my shutter count will now confirm 😉 I’ve been having a lot of fun on my local beach recently, but I’m off to Snowdonia this weekend for my landscape fix. Have a good one mate 👍

[@thevalleywalker]

@@DarrenKnightPhoto I saw somewhere that Mali is off... is there some kind of meet up then? I have pulled myself out of all groups atm so not really aware of owt?

[@adrianalfordphotography]

Great work Darren. Iceland always delivers on such unique and beautiful landscapes or seascapes. Love that beach 👍🙌

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi Adrian, Like you I’ve visited the beach before but I’ve never seen it with such large waves or with such strong winds. It really is a beautiful place and I think you’d agree, that every landscape photographer needs to visit at least once in their lifetime. Have a good weekend matey 🍺

[@ianlivermore2981]

Nice one mate what a superb place and you got some cracking shots 👌

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi ya Ian, I hope you’re well. Thanks for the kind comment matey and you’re right it’s superb. A real landscape photography paradise Have a good week bud 🍺

[@ianlivermore2981]

Darren Knight Photo cheers mate and you 👍🏻

[@andrewfrost8866]

Wow Darren! What fantastic images you’ve created. What an opportunity being there. Fantastic!!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Good afternoon Andrew, I hope you’re well mate and have had a good Saturday so far. We had so much fun and it’s one of Helens favourite memories from our trip was is pretty cool. Ive been photographing waves in Norfolk this morning and so this trip was really worthwhile as it’s opened up a whole new aspect to my photography Take it easy mate and enjoy the weekend 🍺

[@SimonBurnCreative]

Lovely stuff, that was something unique and different. You got some fab images Darren. Great series!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi Simon, These few hours of shooting has really inspired me to try more of this type of photography. I’ve visited the beach 3 times in as many weeks and I’m having a lot of fun. Especially now I’m getting more confident with my settings. I hope you’re well mate and take it easy 🍺🍺

[@SimonBurnCreative]

@@DarrenKnightPhoto Glad to hear you're having fun, and looking forward to more vids from Iceland 🍺🍺🍺

[@DarrenJSpoonley]

Really enjoyed coming on that trip with ya Dar.. Print Helen image man Well done RIP CPL

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

CPL has had it brother. I’m thinking of buying some Kase filters. Thanks for watching and have a great week Dal 🍺🍺

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

That brutal Iceland wind !. Seen a few cameras lost to those waves there. Incredible place and lovely colours in those waves. Great images and video

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi ya Lee, We had a thoroughly good time on the beach, but forever fearful of leaving the tripod unattended. Shooting these waves has really inspired me to shoot more photos like this and so I’ve just returned from West Runton in Norfolk where I was shooting some surfers this morning. Thanks for taking the time to comment mate and have a great weekend 👍

[@LeePengellyPhotography]

Darren Knight Photo Great stuff mate, we get windsurfers down this way keep meaning to do some shoots there. 😉

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

Gustier than when I was there! Some great captures of the waves, I'll have to get myself back up to Norfolk on a windy day!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

You should have joined me at West Runton this morning James. Spring tide, high waves and surfers 🏄‍♂️ 👏👏

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

@@DarrenKnightPhoto you should have said :p Visiting the parents this morning, so wasn't available anyway though!

[@DGriffGallery]

Great stuff, really enjoyed this one. Especially liked the “keepsake“ shots! 😊👍

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Cheers Dave, See you Saturday bud 🍺🍺

[@JamieOverland]

I can see why you've been up to Norfolk photographing waves now mate, these shots were awesome. Fantastic work. Loved those shots with Helen silhouetted also. Those icebergs looked cool....(rubbish Dad joke!)

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Terrible joke Jamie 😂 I was back there this morning and photographing the surf was a lot of fun as it was a high spring tide Plus I went to Wex and picked up a new lens. Quite a productive and expensive morning 😉 Take it easy bud 🍺

[@cdduffy]

Those images are really interesting Darren, amazing to witness the ice and the way the light made them shine 💪

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Thanks JustDuff, but that beach is best shot at sunrise. Unfortunately the winds were even stronger the following day and so we decided to not to re-visit. I’m pleased you enjoyed it and Have a good one bud 👍

[@cdduffy]

@@DarrenKnightPhoto I'm sure it would've been probably slightly better but you done a good job bud 💪

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Stunning Images Darren, some of the best I have seen from any photographers in Iceland, my favourite is the first handheld image, but they are all fantastic, thanks for sharing. There's just something about the power of the waves and the way you have captured them with the light is brilliant.

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi ya John And thank you for the kind and generous comment. This experience has really inspired me to shoot more images like this. I was on a beach in Norfolk this morning where the waves were fantastic but unfortunately the light was non existent. However, I did manage to photograph some surfers which was pretty cool. Take it easy mate and have a great weekend 👍

[@summitpaul]

Lovely stuff Darren. Great video. What a place eh?

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

It’s incredible Paul. That’s my 4th visit and I’ll certainly be returning for trip number 5. Thanks for taking the time to comment and have a good weekend mate 👍

[@summitpaul]

Darren Knight Photo I’ve only been once but will def head back there one day.

[@tompetersphotography]

What a location fella, I think attempting some faster shutter speed shots like this really improves our photography, we are all so use to shooting slow on the tripod lol. Great job mate

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

It was a lot of fun Tom and I’m starting to do more and more of it. Over the past few weeks I’ve been playing around with settings and have now established my goto setting with the 70-200. Take care bud 👍

[@GaryNormanPhoto]

Really enjoyed this one mate, and I thought that the image at 4:29 was great. I can't believe how much damage the sand did to your polariser!!

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi ya mate. No the sand didn’t do that, the wind blew the tripod over 😬 But I was trying to protect the lens from the elements. Looking back putting the polariser on was a wise thing to do....well kind of. I suppose the more sensible thing to do would be to hold on to the tripod 😂

[@thompy1uk]

Which messenger bag are you using in the video Darren?

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Hi Paul, Is Messenger a brand? As the bag I was using is a “Think Tank” bag. It was on special offer at my local retailer. Cost about £70 I think, but I love it 👍

[@thompy1uk]

Darren Knight Photo “messenger” is the name for an over the shoulder bag, it’s not a brand lol. It looks very good, I will have a look out for one, It looks like the Retrospective 7 bag..! Many Thanks

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Well there you go Paul, I’ve learnt something today. I just call it my man bag 😉

[@iainmc9859]

You look like you had a lot of fun but were bone numbingly cold. I prefer the autobalanced shots, the 'warm' ones just don't scream Iceland (not saying that Iceland doesn't get golden sunsets). I reckon you set Helen up to get too close to those waves, just for the shot ;-)

[@DarrenKnightPhoto]

Morning Iain, After filming the outro, I walked backed to the car with the tripod on my shoulder and without gloves on. By the time I reached the car I was in serious pain due to the cold. Not good. I agree with your comment regarding the white balance and I’m going to Re-process them from scratch. Unfortunately F4 wasn’t the right choice of aperture, but I’ve started practicing on the Norfolk coastline, so hopefully my surf photography will start to improve. Have a great Sunday mate 👍