REINE, LOFOTEN Landscape Photography in Norway

[@jamesjohnston6765]

Love this location. Everyone shoots there but I never tire of looking at the light on the mountains, buildings and water. Infinite possibilities.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

James Johnston infinite indeed! I could return here again and again :)

[@gregn213]

I don't know how to thank you enough for this. My wife and I will be visiting Scandinavia for the first time in June 2020. But at the end of the tour in Oslo, we will fly to the Lofoten Islands for the main purpose of visiting Reine. I've had that iconic photo of Reine on my wall for 30 years. I only recently discovered that it was Reine. It was taken during one of those calm days so the reflections off the water are there. I'll be bringing my new camera, a Sony a6000, that I used for the first time during a trip to the Balkans a few months ago. I noticed that you use it too. And thank you for pointing out the best photography locations.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're very welcome, Greg! I can imagine it must be special seeing that place with your own eyes then :)

[@tomduncan3547]

Love the light hitting the white house and the solitary house.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yeah, it looked really great :)

[@aaronjenkin]

I really like the sound effects, definitely adds to the production value.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Aaron Jenkin thanks. Yeah I agree ;)

[@arielalejandrogarma3672]

beautiful place to take some amazing photos, very good work mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Ariel! I'm very happy you like them :)

[@jimhamilton8775]

As usual up there with your best Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Jim Hamilton thank you so much as always :)

[@richardvalenti8025]

Photography for me is all about the light. Light is what allows me to create a mood, whether that mood is lyrical, playful, or mysterious. It is all about seeing the light and incorporating it into your composition.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yes, very much Richard! I hope you're doing well back home :)

[@jimcooke5590]

Great and informative vlog mads. Awesome images especially from the hill top. Again superbly narrated.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Jim Cooke thanks as always! :D

[@paulduits7704]

Nice Vlog again Mads. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome, Paul :)

[@paultrunfull3324]

1st shot, great colour. 3 shot house and mountain love it. And the composite just lov'n it Mads.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

paul trunfull, haha thanks a lot :)

[@adventurevanfreddie]

Once again Mads, you have managed to bring myself and my wife on your photography adventure. We love the detail you provide and look forward to every episode. Great work my friend, keep it up. Simply stunning images!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Osty 300 thanks a lot! I'm very happy you both enjoy my videos! :)

[@TheMarcao93]

L'aurore avec le pont est superbe.

[@tonyturner7676]

Another great video with stunning images, Mads. Thank you for sharing your thought processes and demonstrating so convincingly how the correct light can turn a good photograph into a truly awe inspiring one.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Tony Turner thank you very much! :)

[@mibreit-photo]

Very informative as usual. And beautiful photos!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Michael Breitung thank you very much :)

[@michaeltucker5505]

Awesome video, love your work. Very beautiful photos...

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Michael!

[@michaelcorrigan5232]

Another great video with amazing photos & your perspective on the light

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Michael! :)

[@bradzaruba9686]

Thanks Mads. Beautiful images.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Brad Zaruba thanks a lot 👊

[@davidswanson6672]

I can't wait to get back to Europe. After watching so many of your videos I have a very long list of places to visit or revisit in Europe. Yes, I will try to make (copy) many of the same images that you have shared with us. Thank you.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You should definitely go, but try to make something unique, but form the same perspective ;)

[@marcelzwart3527]

I enjoyed watching this week's vlog Mads. As always beautiful pictures. I loved the composition from the one with the yellow house/cottage.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Marcel! Yes, I love that too :)

[@aritz_atela]

The only aspect we cannot control in nature: LIGHT. Good video Mads, as always ;)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot, Aritz! Yeah, that's the truth :)

[@hansgunnaraslaksen7290]

Tuesday is a day to look forward to! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Mads :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you as always, Hans! :)

[@watervlo4771]

Thanks again for a beautiful video and beautiful photos. Is on the list to visit.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot Water and you're welcome :)

[@adrianf9876]

Love to see how your channel is growing, Mads. I always look forward to your videos. Your hard work is being noticed and it's well deserved! PS: I absolutely love the composition at 7:36. So clean and geometric! Belongs in a gallery.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Adrian! Means a lot :)

[@dsaint94]

Another excellent video Mads, I didn't know about those features on google earth so thank you!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome! :)

[@nxploring]

I always enjoy your videos learning new locations and new techniques of landscape and outdoor photography

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Keller Nxploring thanks a lot. I'm happy I manage to teach something ;)

[@peterbiggin7193]

Entertaining and educational as always Mads. I preferred the shot with the light on the town I think it just lifted it. The composite shot with the northern lights was amazing

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Peter! :)

[@JaypeaFoto]

Love the 3rd photo

[@Snowcatnz2]

Nice images. It really is amazing how the light can change an image. Thanks for sharing Mads!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Tim Blake thanks a lot. Yes, you really have to be ready and shoot when it's there :)

[@cookfred281051]

Brought back some lovely memories. Nice images.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

FRED COOK thanks a lot as always Fred :)

[@janguarnes3651]

I am amazed at how you utilized the full potential of digital photography. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Mr. Iversen. 😄

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you so much, Jan! Very much appreciated :)

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Mads. Loving your channel. Your images are outstanding and you've got a great presentation style. Lofoten always looks a stunning location - so pristine and unspoilt. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to get there one day !! Thanks for sharing.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I hope you will! It's a superb area :)

[@prevalain]

Hello Mads. Looking forward to a trip in May. Depending on budget, it’ll be either Lofoten, Faroe Islands or Skye in Scotland. The overall trip will be 8 or 9 days so as to have at least 5 days on the spot. Your videos continue to be inspiring and your e-book is a clear, concise and practical course on Composition. One again, many heartfelt thanks from a 70 year-old fledgling landscape photographer.

[@robertcarr4560]

Your work is incredibly inspiring​ - thank you for all that you do!

[@bmkq2007]

Nice to see you brother in youtube, hopefully this year im heading to Norway and planning to explore it differently. Great insight and information, thank you so much and hope to see more. Stay safe and sound dear

[@MadsPeterIversen]

B I hope you'll have a good time there :)

[@bobincdas]

As always great video Mads ! great tones !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Bobin Chandradas thanks a lot as always :)

[@JamesBillingsPhotography]

I was here back in 2015, but the weather was super-stormy for the two nights I was at Reine... so I didn't get many shots. Now I want to go back!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You should go back! I hope for better weather for you :)

[@peterosterman8206]

Thanks again for your lovely upload, it was fun when I also saw a composition of the yellow house and after a while you also saw it and photographed it just as I imagine 😀😀

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You're welcome, Peter! Yes it draws you in :)

[@paulwayman5137]

Thanks Mads. Very helpful as always :)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome, Paul! :)

[@victor-ferreira]

Always fascinating!!!! Excellent Google Earth tips 👌 thank you so much!!!!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are very welcome, Victor! :)

[@janettebritton5800]

Thank you Mads have planned a trip there in Feb 2020 can’t wait.

[@snookerant]

Another enjoyable video, love the northern lights composite photo. Have you ever done a photographing the northern light video?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

A.T.Fellows78 thanks a lot! Nope, that'll come in the future :)

[@henriksorensen1]

Yet another great video Mads - very inspiring - hope to get to Lofoten myself one day :-D

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much, Henrik! I hope you will too!

[@lintownboy]

Love the image with the little yellow house, its simple good muted colors and just enough of everything in the frame, one of your best images in these series. The other composite with aurora I dont like too much because I know its a composite now :D But thats just me. Great video.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks Christian! I probably shouldn't say it out loud then ;)

[@AadidevSooknananNXS]

Thank you for sharing the Google Earth tip!!

[@hamishbeck1581]

Great stuff Mads

[@hamishbeck1581]

How topical is that, see following link...www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-43472907

[@MadsPeterIversen]

I know, Mikkel is one of my friends. Been travelling with him on several occasions - check out my video from Hallstatt :)

[@valk-photography]

Great video, another location on my list because of your vlogs ..... i ending up in your footsteps every time :) ...... are you considering giving workshops ?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hi Mario, yes I'm doing workshops, I'll post more about it soon :)

[@valk-photography]

OK ..... i'm looking out for your workshops !!!

[@scotty4418]

Been a challenging and long day at work so was saving this episode till tonight as what a great way to decompress by watching your latest release Mads. The colours of the buildings combined with the surrounding colour and light was beautifully captured by you. One question is whether you run photography workshops as you have such a natural ability to put over your content to your viewers

[@MadsPeterIversen]

scotty4418 thanks a lot as always! Yes I do run workshops. But I'll announce more in the future :)

[@sbrenden]

Stunning place! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tricks wih us. Really interesting. Enjoy northern Norway :) Cheers from Romsdalen, in the middle of Norway.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

You are welcome! I enjoyed it a lot :)

[@JohnHaswellPhotography]

Great as always Mads, Loved the little house image. What's winter been like over your way?

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thanks a lot! Well been in Iceland since 2nd Feb. It's been all kind of weather. Lots of snowstorms and wind, but also Frost and thaw... :)

[@ingoschroeder4061]

Lofoten is certainly still on my list, but then I also hear that like Iceland it has become overrun by people, in your video it does not appear to be as bad as what I have witnessed in Iceland last October

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yeah, it was really no problem during the end of November when we were there :)

[@SethPay]

I miss your settings on the images! It provided good informational context.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

The settings don't really matter. If you've seen all my "settings" videos you should have a very good idea now what to do :)

[@bunke1]

Just got back from Iceland inspired by your videos cold and windy this time of the year Norway look like another cool place Can i ask what time of year did you go and how were the roads to these fabulous places Thank you Gary

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Roads were fine, I was there in November and awesome you went to Iceland :)

[@PaoloLunardon]

when will you come on Netflix?! these videos are as good as a TV series...

[@MadsPeterIversen]

paolollo 17 I don't know... Not even Thomas Heaton is, so there'll probably be a long way for little me ;)

[@marcuswagar7246]

It would be intresting with black and white in a square formate.

[@henriksorensen1]

Hej Mads, endnu en fremragende video - skal selv til Lofoten og genser lige dine fine film derfra jo - det udsigtspunkt du står på omkring 2:44 - har du evt. koordinaterne på det - der hvor stien begynder fx ?

[@aaronjenkin]

Hello, just a heads up, I don't think that the Milky Way position in Google Earth is accurate. I compared it to Stellarium and it is way off.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Aaron Jenkin that should be a first. But good to know! :)

[@aaronjenkin]

I googled it and there were lots of others saying that the MW position is wrong, I wonder if perhaps I have some setting that is incorrect. Have you found your MW location is accurate?

[@nldazuu]

The like you've got.... nice vlog.....what camera where you shooting with this time? Did I saw a Fuji or???

[@MadsPeterIversen]

It's still the Canon 5Ds :)

[@pjf7943]

Thank you for the Google Earth recommendation, I had forgotten it even existed.. LOL!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Hehe, no probs :)

[@ylemort]

very very nice Mads, for me you're the best at this moment with these videos on these beautiful place photogrpahier, very good work Mads. I have a question is it possible to contact you by MP I will have some questions concerning the hirings to lodge ? I'm planning my trip to Lofoten next year in March and I do not want to miss it

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Thank you very much! You're welcome to ask :) Also here

[@philipsmith1465]

Takes me back to my trip to Lofoten in 2011 when I had just got a DSLR

[@marieta.s]

Hi Mads, TPE is a great program (I had been using their desktop free app) but I recently bought photo pills and it is more rich in features compared to TPE. They have versions for both android and iOS and it is worth the price. They also have articles and videos to help people learn how to use the app and you can save the info of whatever you are planning to shoot in the planner. in this way you can have the information with you in the form of a photographic journal.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yes I know about it - it just doesn't have the 3D feature which I talk about in the video ;)

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

nice vid mads. what month was this? trying to plan my first trip. thinking june or early september.

[@dongningli4948]

Is a telephoto lens, say 70-200mm, or 100-500mm useful there? Thanks.

[@patricebonnin6117]

Hi Mads, still a great video, I am revisiting your Norway videos and Lofoten in particular because I am planning to visit Norway this summer. My widest lens is 24mm and I am struggling to complete with a widest one, I have the choice between a 16mm (16-50) and 14mm (14-28) but with complexe filter system (no thread for a filter system), have you an advice for me? the 16 is more versatile so I have more chance to use it on a regular basis but.... By the way I followed your masterclass last summer, that was great ;-)

[@MadsPeterIversen]

16mm ought to be enough for Lofoten. But if you already have a complex filter system the more with you have between your lenses I'd argue the better :)

[@patricebonnin6117]

@@MadsPeterIversen thanks a lot Mads, really appreciated, I can’t wait to go there, I will land at Copenhagen and spend 2 days there before taking the road

[@candicewatson3927]

Hi Mads, So I have a question you can hopefully answer. I already have the TPE. Is the TPE 3D different? If so, is it a separate app, and is it worth getting? I saw that it is an additional 11.99, which is no big deal price wise, but wanted to make sure it was worth the extra cost. thx

[@marieta.s]

I would advise you to check photo pills. There are versions for both android and iOS. It has way more features than TPE and in my opinion it is really worth its price. They also have articles and videos to help you learn the features of the app.

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Candice Watson yes it's a seperate app. And it's extremely worth it. If I used iOS I wouldn't hassitate to get it :)

[@fredericdemeus6163]

what a disappointment ! I thought that orange cabin in Sakrisoy was a lonely house in the middle of nowhere but it's just in the center of a town 😀 ! Don't get me wrong, great video and light-tutorial Mads ! Thank you !

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Haha it's mostly like that ;)

[@bennylee6584]

What Sony camera are you using to photograph? Looks like a6000 but plz correct me if I’m wrong

[@bennylee6584]

Great content as always!

[@TheMarcao93]

Trés pédagogique l'utilisation de google earth. Merci

[@helsingebilder]

Well, is the picture whith the Hammarskaft and the northerligtghts a composit of two pictures? It,s really douteble whath youre doing then..

[@MadsPeterIversen]

Yup, it's a composite ;)

[@fatbaldandhappy]

Thoroughly enjoyable Mads! I always love what you put together, but especially enjoy the honesty with the difficulty and challenge of what it really takes to get these shots. You're clearly extremely talented but it's your sacrifice and effort that puts you in position to use that talent. Thanks again!

[@MadsPeterIversen]

fatbaldandhappy thank you very, very much! :)