Einar Gudmann

Einar Gudmann is a photographer, editor, and author living in Akureyri, north-Iceland. He strives to capture the beauty of nature and wildlife hoping to contribute to the effort of understanding and saving it.
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Bird photography with a mission

In bird photography, a disciplined approach is the most effective way to improve your bird photography. Many photographers spend their time chasing every bird...

Mastering birds-in-flight photography

The subject of this video is birds-in-flight photography. Capturing sharp photos of fast-flying birds is difficult, and here are some tips and tricks to...

Why the days of no keepers are worth it in wildlife photography

In arctic fox photography, it is more often the rule than the exception that the light is at its absolute best right when nothing...

Seven epic days of bird photography

We spent 7 days overlanding on an unforgettable bird photography adventure. The conditions for photography were unique. This trip is one to remember, and...

Creative Bird Photography

Capturing the artistic moment Spending time photographing birds in their natural behavior is our idea of quality time. One of our bird photography goals is...

Three Great Days Of Bird Photography

Patience Paid Off! We spent three days photographing birds in northeast Iceland. We had a great time enjoying nature and relaxing. Watching birds do...

Recording Nature Sounds – My Favorite Microphones

For years, I have been experimenting with microphones to record nature sounds. Today, we are focusing not only on bird and wildlife photography but...

Impact of Visual Direction in Bird Photography

There are no rules in photography that cannot be broken. Direction in images is one of them. Most photos have some direction. A picture...

Subtle Factors That Can Ruin Sharpness in Photography

Experience has taught me that sharpness in nature photography is a fragile phenomenon. It’s easy to make mistakes that compromise sharpness. Even assuming the...

8 Photography tips: When time is running out to get the shot

Mastering time pressure in landscape photography is tricky. In this video, we cover tips and tricks for capturing great photos when you have only...

ICELAND’S HIDDEN HIGHLANDS – A Photo Journey to Snæfell

When you have spent decades photographing Iceland, it becomes harder to find new locations, creative compositions, and subjects. Sometimes you manage to find new...

Waiting for color explosions

Waiting for the right light in landscape photography can be challenging. Gyða and I spent two nights at Herðubreiðarlindir in the jeep to capture...

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