The Joy of Scouting for Creative Inspiration

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One of the most enjoyable things we do is search for and discover new locations in landscape photography. Find motifs that spark creativity because you have no preconceived ideas about the subject.Finding new locations or perspectives is rewarding. We see it incredibly fulfilling when they are close to our home.In this video, we scout the local landscapes for inspiration and avoid the more famous waterfalls and photo locations.

Practical Photography – why camo-nets make all the difference

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We use camo-nets in our bird photography. In this video, we use camo-nets to get closer to shorebirds and give a few audio tips, and tips on how to switch between video and photography efficiently in the field. There are many ways to get close to wildlife, long lenses being the most common solution. I use camo nets, not only to get closer but also to get a more relaxed subject. The birds behave more naturaly when they don't...

Disaster strikes nesting birds in Iceland

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This spring started off well for the birds. In late May, a snowstorm struck the country, resulting in terrible consequences for the birds. We've been photographing birds and wildlife for the past few weeks, and this video showcases our photography experience so far in Grímsey and at Lake Mývatn.

They made fun of my bird photography

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In this video, we go behind the scenes in Iceland's winter wonderland, where the goal is bird photography. I do my best to photograph ptarmigans in winter conditions. I go camping in the snow, photograph birds in cold conditions, record nature sounds with stereo microphones, and battle the hard-to-find birds. The ptarmigans proved hard to deal with.

Bird Photography in Iceland: Our 40 Favorite Locations

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New ebook: Bird Photography in Iceland: Our 40 Favorite Locations We wrote Bird Photography in Iceland—Our 40 Favorite Locations as a practical guide for bird photographers traveling to Iceland. We share 40 of our favorite locations and cover each area's accessibility and avifauna, spilling our guts and secrets. We might overlook some excellent spots, but we do our best to recommend only places that have proven worthwhile for our bird photography. Those who know our work know we have been active...

Einar and Gyda are landscape and wildlife photographers living in Iceland. They are the authors of three books about Iceland.

Finally – our e-Book version of Photographing Iceland – A Photo Guide to 100 locations is available.

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Photographing Iceland is the perfect travel companion for anyone visiting Iceland with a camera. The book is available in our online store (www.ggart.is) with worldwide shipping – and in all major bookstores in Iceland. Check out our video about the book.

Iceland: Wild at heart is a best-seller. It is available in all bookstores in Iceland and our online store.

Grimsey: The Arctic Wildlife Wonder is our latest book about the wildlife and nature of Grimsey. It is only available in our online store and in the Gallery in Grimsey.

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The photographers map of IcelandWe created this map of Iceland based on our book Photographing Iceland – very useful for photographers. Use the map on your phone and read the book for information, pro photography tips and time saving information.

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Photographing Arctic Fox Family Drama

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We put a lot of effort into our wildlife photography. Sometimes, it is hard to see whether we are into photography because of the...
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Bird photography from a kayak

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In photography, we strive to get new perspectives - see our subject in a new and different way.  To do so, photographers use all...
Puffins in the sunset.
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The longest day in Grimsey

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The colors of the Summer Solstice on the small island of Grimsey can be mesmerizing. Summer solstices in Grímsey are a special time. This...
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Surprising Photography in Greenland

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10-Day Photography Expedition 10 days of photographing landscapes and wildlife in Greenland. Possibly polar bears, muskoxes, the red mountains, gigantic icebergs.  Our friend Daniel Bergmann...
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3 days of gyrfalcon photography

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We were surprised when we found a gyrfalcon nest when we were photographing the landscape. The hike turned into three days of bird photography.In...
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Amazing footage of the volcanic eruption

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Photographing the 2023 eruption at Litli-Hrutur in Iceland Photographing and visiting the new eruption in Iceland was a fantastic experience. We embarked on a...
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