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ULTIMATE ICELAND SUMMER 2015 PHOTO
WORKSHOPS
Consider joining us for our annual "ULTIMATE ICELAND™" photography
Workshops in July 2015. Iceland is like nowhere else …
a place of contrasts and a photographer’s paradise.
Once again we will be venturing out to Iceland in 2015.
This year we are offering 2 distinctly different experiences.
Out First workshop begins in Reykjavik on July 8, 2015. For 10 days we’ll travel from the southwestern
part if Iceland to the East-Central coast. The second workshop starts on July 19 and finishes up on July
27th. This workshop is in the north and northwestern part of Iceland.
Iceland is known for being a photographer's paradise, mostly because of the great variety in landscape
along with exceptional light. These workshops are based solely on photography. Sunset is
around 11:45pm and sunrise is at 3:30am. It really never gets dark! We will be out in the
great light and sleep/eat and travel when the light is not the best. Be prepared for some long
but rewarding days. These trips are for photographers, not the casual tourist!
The main focus of the workshop will be landscape photography where we will be following the light, so
be prepared for long nights chasing sunset and sunrise at the same time.
Below you will find a basic Itinerary of each workshop. More
details, pricing and registration information is included as well.
ICELAND’S SOUTH COAST PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
July 8-17 2015
$ 5990.00 (+700.00—single supplement)
Price include all accommodations, 2 meals per day and transportation from Reykjavik
During this workshop we will explore and photograph the southern highland and the south coast all the
way to the south east area of Iceland. On our journey you will experience rough yet beautiful
coastlines, Europe´s largest glacier, world famous glacier lagoons with floating majestic icebergs, epic
and iconic waterfalls in all shapes and sizes, astonishing mountains and mountain peaks, pitch black
volcanic beaches with apically shaped sea stacks and last but not least the breathtaking colorful
geothermal wonderland of the southern highland. All this in good company!
July 8: Arrival You will land at Keflavik international airport be transported to your hotel in Reykjavik where you can relax before the exciting upcoming tour. We’ll spend the day and evening photographing the beautiful city. Accommodation: Reykjavik
July 9 and 10: Landmannalaugar We will leave Reykjavik early in the
morning and head to the highlands and Landmannalaugar. This is one of the most breathtaking areas of Iceland. The day will be adventurous since we need to cross a few rivers to arrive at our destination. Landmannalaugar area is based close to the active volcano Hekla also called the gateway to hell. The area is best described as range of multi-colored rhyolite mountains with endless lava fields,
geothermal activity and hot steamy earth. Landmannalaugar is without a doubt heaven on earth for landscape photography. We will spend two days here. Accommodation: Highlands’s hotel
July 11: Fjallabaksleið nyrðri We leave Landmannalaugar and make our way to our guesthouse in Southeast Iceland. We will travel on Fjallabaksleið nyrðri which means Northern road behind the mountains. Among the sights is Eldgjá canyon (fire canyon). Eldgjá is the largest volcanic canyon in the world, 40km long, 270m deep and 600m wide at its greatest. Ófærufoss waterfall is within the canyon, a magnificent waterfall. Accommodation: Kirkjubæjarklaustur
July 12, 13 & 14: Vatnajökull National Park We now travel towards the Vatnajokull National Park, the remote eastern landscape of Iceland and Jokulsarslon, a glacier lagoon full of icebergs. We arrive to the wild east where icebergs float out to the sea from Vatnajokull glacier and return to the black sand beach with the tide. The glacial lagoon where they float before being taken out by the river changes every day, as the icebergs shift, melt, and drift
away. The blue ice and dark lake underneath the glacier provide some of the most spectacular landscape you'll ever see, not just in Iceland, but anywhere in the world. We will be as flexible as possible and plan our destinations according to the weather. We will also explore nearby glaciers in Skaftafell, Iceland’s 2nd largest National Park with endless photographic opportunities. Accommodation: Near Glacier Lagoon
July 15: Vik Today we will be heading back south west. The south coast is known for its fascinating black sandy beaches, dramatic columnar basalt rock formations as for example the Reynisdrangar stacks, the spectacular Dyrholaey cape and iconic and epic waterfalls. In summer time the colors and contrast are vibrant and dominant wherever you go …Accommodation: Vik
July 16: Vik to Reykjavik From Vik, we make our way back to Reykjavik, stopping along the way to shoot more landscapes and waterfalls. We will visit the famous waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogarfoss ….Accommodation: Reykjavik
July 17: Departure After breakfast at your hotel you will have the morning to explore and shop in Reykjavik. We’ll be departing in the early afternoon for Keflavik International airport
with fully loaded memory cards and bunch of great happy memories.
ICELAND’S NORTH by NORTHWEST PHOTOGRAPHY
WORKSHOP July 19 - 27 2015
$ 5590.00 (+700.00—single supplement)
Price include all accommodations, 2 meals per day and transportation from Reykjavik
July 19 ….after arriving at Keflavik international airport be transported to your hotel in Reykjavik where you can relax before the exciting upcoming tour. We’ll spend the day and evening photographing the beautiful city. Accommodation: Reykjavik
July20: Snæfellsnes peninsula—day 1 We will depart our hotel in Reykjavík early in the day and start our journey by travelling directly to the southern part of Snæfellsnes where you will experience the rugged coastline of the peninsula, columnar basalt and epic cliffs at Arnarstapi, the windswept area of Budir with its beautiful pitch black church. We will also photograph some of the beautiful lighthouses that dot the coastline. Also you will be mesmerized by the uniquely formed basalt volcanic dikes Londrangar begging to be photographed.
With any luck the artic terns will be nesting. Photographing the beautiful Icelandic horses is common in this are as well. This area offers many unique photographic opportunities. Accommodation: Snæfellsnes
July 21: Snæfellsnes peninsula—day 2 The coastline of Snæfellsnes is dotted with small villages with short distance from each other. The north and south coasts are divided from another by spiky mountains including the mystique Snæfellsjökull glacier. Today we will continue our journey on Snæfellsnes taking in the many breathtaking wonders to photograph and explore. The locations we couldn´t cover from the prior day will be visited all, while travelling to the north part of the peninsula as well. One of the highlights of the northern part will be the mountain Kirkjufell with its dramatic formations and unique shape. Mt. Kirkjufell is considered to be one of
the most beautiful mountains in the country and is without a doubt very picturesque with Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall in the foreground and Grundarfjordur bay in the background. Accommodation: Snæfellsnes July 22: North Iceland and Hvitserkur We will head to the north of Iceland today to the wild Vatnsnes peninsula known for its superb views to the Strandir coast in the West Fjords. The peninsula is also known for its flocks of geese and seal breeding ground. We will also photograph on 15 meter high, Hvitserkur, a rock formation looking like a huge rugged troll. Accommodation: Osar on the Vatnsnes peninsula
July 23: Lake Myvatn We will travel further north because diverse and epic sceneries are waiting for us. Be prepared! This area is stuffed with some of the most amazing wonders of Iceland. We will experience extreme contrast and textures with craters and geothermal activity as the Myvatn basin sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Namaskard is one of those hot areas covered with a myriad of colorful hot springs and mud pools. Accommodation: Myvatn area
July 24: Lake Myvatn area: We will continue our journey in the district of Lake Myvatn. We will be photographing the waterfall of the Gods, or Godafoss, which is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. Also we will drive up to the Sprengisandur highland route where the hidden gem Aldeyjarfoss drops in all its beauty, framed with natural basalt columns. Accommodation: Myvatn area
July25 Detifoss and Namaskard Today we will visit the National Park Jokulsargljufur where the powerful Dettifoss is located, with the greatest volume of any waterfall in Europe. Its neighbor Selfoss waterfall is also quite epic there. We will explore and photograph the colorful geothermal area by Namaskard Mountain, an area that is alternatively known as Hverarond or Hverir. There you can photograph the many solfataras and boiling mud pots, which are themselves surrounded by sulfur crystals. As the area gives off a lot of hot steam, caution is advised. Afterwards if you wish you will get to climb Hverfell, one of the world‘s largest explosion craters, and have a great view of the wild snow-clad landscape. Altogether, this is a perfect day to explore and photograph stunning evidence of earth‘s inner powers. Accommodation: Myvatn area
July 26 Back to Reykjavik While returning back to Reykjavik, we will have further opportunities for photographing Godafoss and other locations, concluding our adventure with a shared dinner with our traveling companions. Accommodation: Reykjavik
July 27 Departure After breakfast at your hotel you will have the morning to explore and shop in Reykjavik. We’ll be departing in the early afternoon for Keflavik International airport with fully loaded memory cards and bunch of great happy memories.
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2015 ULTIMATE ICELAND™ REGISTRATION FORM(2 pages) Jack Graham Photography Workshops
REQUIRED INFORMATION
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PHOTOGRAPHIC BACKGROUND
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recommended.
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served-basis. Each workshop includes fieldwork in the locations on itineraries and includes field and
informal classroom work. A complete syllabus of field notes will be handed out. These include
information discussed in the field and classroom. I work with you as well as all other participants in
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