Brennisteinsalda Steam Vents 1

I’ve been editing my images from my trip to Iceland the last few days.  My regular readers might recall that I was complaining about the dreary weather the entire trip.  Just because the conditions are miserable does not mean that there weren’t any photos to be had.  Due to my years of photographing Alaska, I am adept at shooting in cloudy conditions.  While the general public is happy with blue skies (as I am about to enjoy myself this afternoon), the light that I need to create dramatic photographs requires being willing to work in less than inspiring conditions.  For example, consider this image of the Brennisteinsalda steam vents.  I created it at the end of a cloudy day in Landmannalaugar when there was no sunset light.  I experimented by taking over 200 images of the steam emanating from the ground in order to capture the steam pattern and dark clouds in this the decisive moment.