Using our floating hide is a step forward in our bird photography. Of course the easy version of low-angle photography is simply laying down as close to the water as possible, but birds recognize the human form and stay further away. In the floating hide they come closer and are obviously more relaxed since they are not used to any danger in the water.
We have photographed many birds from the hide and all of them seem to be more relaxed. Even the geese and the black-headed gulls – at least after we used our own camo-net to cover the windows on the floating-hide.
It is also magnificent to be able to be this close to the birds without disturbing them.
It is a bit of a hassle to use and transport the hide, but it is worth it. Using it is pure fun and adds a new dimension to our bird photography. Sitting or standing in cold water for long periods calls for thick waders and warm clothes. About a month ago I was sitting in cold water with minus 3 celsius outside and despite 5 mm thick neoprene waders the cold was unbearable after 50 minutes. Now when it´s end of June, cold is not an issue.
This is our Behind the lens video no 6 which is like the other videos more or less taken on our iPhones. Hopefully someone might like to get a glimpse behind the scenes in our photography.
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Our Books About Iceland
Bird Photography In Iceland—Our 40 Favorite Locations
THE BIRD PHOTOGRAPHERS MUST HAVE BOOK WHEN GOING TO ICELAND
Bird Photography In Iceland—Our 40 Favorite Locations, is written for those planning to photograph birds in Iceland. We share our secrets and aim to maintain a straightforward, honest, no-nonsense approach, free from tourism companies’ hidden marketing. We recommend these locations to our friends who are into bird photography.
PHOTOGRAPHING ICELAND – A Photo Guide to 100 locations
It is a must-have if you plan to visit Iceland. It is an excellent guide to Iceland and the book we wish we had read years ago when we started traveling in our country for landscape photography. The book is the result of a vast undertaking that took more than a year. It is available in all major bookstores in Iceland and our online store. It is now also available as an e-book.
The e-book version can be found here…
The printed version is 21×14,5 cm and 352 pages.
ICELAND: Wild At Heart
Our beautiful bestseller. Available in all bookstores in Iceland and our online store.
Hardcover large format: 26,5 x 22,5 x 2cm and 160 pages.
GRIMSEY – The Arctic Wildlife Wonder
This is a must-have if you plan to visit Grimsey. It is only available in our online store and the Gallery in Grimsey.
Hardcover: 24,5 x 17,5 cm and 120 pages / 7000 words
It is possible to order our books from our online store, which ships worldwide: www.ggart.is.
Notice that the shipping cost is the same if you order two books.
