Joekulsa a Fjollum, a photo from Nordhur-Thingeyjarsysla, Nordhurland Eystra

Photographer's Note

With a length of 206 km, Jökulsa ŕ Fjöllum is Icelands second longest river. It source lies in the Vatnajökull glacier system and it flows north in to the Greenland sea. It stream over a series of impressing waterfalls and trough the Jökulsarglijufur canyon which forms part of the national park with the same name. The canyon was created some 2000 years ago by a series of glacier floods after the outbreak of Baudarbunga volcano to the south. Considering the recent volcanic activities of Baudarbunga, all roads but one along the canyon and north of it where closed to the public at the period of our visit there and still remind closed to this day.
PS: Info to Craig (macjake): this is a HDR of two shots. I am still learning by doing.

ikeharel, holmertz, No_One, COSTANTINO, photoray, asajernigan, SnapRJW, jcpix, PaulVDV, jhm, NorthernLight, mcmtanyel oznaczył to zdjęcie jeko użyteczne

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holmertz (103520) 2014-10-26 8:40

Hello Daniel,
What a fantastic scenery this is. Another photo straight out of the fantasy movie simply called "Iceland". You found a superb POV and the light is equally great. You did the HDR very well by not overdoing it, as is sometimes (too oiften) the case.
Kind regards,
Gert

No_One (4) 2014-10-26 9:10

Hi Daniel,
The combination of the two types of light here is stunning, the lower part looking like a river of muted liquid silver running across the landscape, while up higher in the scene, the rocks look like they have been carved from solid gold. I really admire your light management too, to capture so much detail in the foreground and such fine detail in the sky cannot have easy to do. Beautiful result.
Best wishes
Noel

elysan (908) 2014-10-26 9:27

Bello il susseguirsi delle anse del fiume che dŕ profonditŕ all'immagine...bella la luce che hai saputo ben gestire...belli i colori naturali...il tutto contribuisce a rendere lo scatto decisamente apprezzabile.
Ely

COSTANTINO (117652) 2014-10-26 10:59

Hello my dear friend
and have a nice new week
great experience to visit a place like
this one presenting icelands second
longest river the whole desc ription
is pleasant because you found the
excellent pov the rocks look like
have been carved from solid gold
regards
have a nice time
Costantino

photoray (13981) 2014-10-26 11:02

Howdy Daniel,

Attractive vertical view of Jokulsa a Fjollum and its surrounding geology, as it meanders through the boulder fields, and enhanced by the highlighted background cliffs. Nature appearing perhaps as it did millennium ago.

Thanks for sharing,
Cheers,
Ray

Gerrit (62042) 2014-10-26 14:56

Hello Daniel,
What a beautiful place and photo. Fantastic rugged landscape and the way you use the dark river to lead the eye to the rock in golden sunlight. Excellent work.
Regards, Gerrit

kevhome (78) 2014-10-26 15:21

Amazing Out of this world shot - Well done.

federico (6109) 2014-10-26 15:25

hello daniel wonderfull vertical composition with the river valley making a great subject on its own,lights and shadows well balanced even if unfortunately the sunny area is quite small
well done
Fred

adidas5nb (5743) 2014-10-26 18:23

oh wow what a stunning place and shot.like the rugged nature here with an amazing light.
regards
dwaipayan

asajernigan (21427) 2014-10-26 19:43

Hello Daniel,
This is some fantastic scenery and you have captured it masterfully. The play of sun and shadow is outstanding here bringing out outstanding contrasts. The vertical formant is great emphasizing the height of the scene.
TFS,
Asa

Nicou (193814) 2014-10-26 22:18

Hello

Avec ce contraste de roche de chaque côté quelle vue cette rivičre d'un bleu pur qui serpente en le falaise superbe compo et image.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

SnapRJW (31631) 2014-10-26 23:56

Hello Daniel - A beautiful sight, wild and unspoilt with only the forces of nature leaving their mark upon the landscape. I love the way the river twists and turns its way to the FG of your shot and the contrast between the warm sunlit areas and the cool silvers. I know nothing about HDR processing but this looks good to me.

Have a good week

Rosemary

kasianowak (17676) 2014-10-27 2:32

Hi Daniel
What a magnificent view! Great choice of portrait format to show the full extend of the meandering river. I like the contrast between the bluish parts in the shade and warm light on the cliffs in the distance.
Best wishes
Kasia

jcpix (14030) 2014-10-27 2:35

Hi Daniel,

What an incredibly surreal place this must be, almost other-worldy in a way. Unspoiled by man, the natural beauty of the landscape is absolutely gorgeous, and you've done well to put it on such a fine display. A super composition which utilizes the bends of the flowing river to guide us towards the horizon and that sumptuous light. I have no experience with HDR, but whatever your doing seems to be working, everything appears...well, natural. :) Enjoy the new week. Take care.

Friendly wishes,

Jason

cak (4931) 2014-10-27 3:25

rich details of nature .but it is in a little frame

eldancer1 (36343) 2014-10-27 6:51

Beautiful! It looks like a mini Grand Canyon. I like the lighting and good pov with nice details. Very well done, tfs.

Silvio1953 (222747) 2014-10-27 10:36

Ciao Daniel, fascinating landscape, wonderful colors, excellent perspective and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

PaulVDV (63432) 2014-10-27 12:38

Hello Daniel,
Beautiful how the river is winding through the landscape and scouring a canyon.
Beautiful colour contrast between the sunlit cliffs and the part in the shade.
Excellent depth.
Best regards, Paul

emka (158672) 2014-10-27 14:32

Hello Daniel, Magnificent photo of this meandering river. Amazing landscape. Wonderful light - the slopes of the canyon are beautifully lit, the river reminds in the shadow.

WArm regrads MAlgo

jhm (211738) 2014-10-28 5:01

Hello Daniël,

You choose a very well angle this cares for depth an d perspective.
The river swing between the mountains, and makes the picture attractive.
An excellent composition, nice presentation too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

mesutilgim (0) 2014-11-01 9:59

Hello Daniel,
Very nice capture of this beautiful landscape in Dettifoss. Perfect pov and layout.
The choice of the portrait format was a good choice as it fits well to your compo.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

NorthernLight (2383) 2014-11-03 2:15

Hi Daniel,

congratulations. You've captured a beautiful moment. Great light in an impressive landscape scenery!

Have a good day

Peter

mcmtanyel (69063) 2014-11-04 12:20

Hello Daniel,
I like the river winding its way through the middle of the photo. The evening sun reflecting off the cliffs adds a lovely effect.
Regards,
MT

patpatch (1601) 2014-11-21 7:48

Bonjour Daniel,
C'est une image trčs impressionnante qui fait ressentir toute la force de la nature.J'aime beaucoup le contraste entre la dominante bleutée des 2/3 inferieurs de l'image et les tons chauds de l'arričre plan,ce flanc du canyon baigné d'une touche de soleil.
Amicalement.
Patrick

ikeharel (114435) 2015-02-08 1:42

Marvelous earth formation, and good light on, Daniel.
Following the curve upstream the river, and the way how it diminishing between the canyon "walls", are excelent asset to the composition. Well shown.
Regards,
Ike

GiovanniG (3914) 2015-04-23 2:26

Ciao Daniel,
Splendid capture with wonderful pov. The stream leads the eyes to the delightful cliffs. The vertical format really display your vision well.
Regards,
GiovanniG