Geyser, a photo from Arnessysla, Sudurland

Photographer's Note

The Strokkur geyser in Haukadalur, Iceland. The picture was taken just before sunset and about 20 min before taking the picture of Gullfoss (titled Waterfall at sunset) that I have previously posted on TE.

I was very happy to see all the response on this picture. I had wanted to take one of these pictures for several years, and when we came to Geysir that day I saw that I would get a few chances before the sun disappeared. After about 15 min of waiting I got a great opportunity and took this photo. Glad to see that you all liked the result.

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Edwin (188) 2004-03-11 7:30

Beautiful and inspiring Fredrik! Certainly a place I would like to visit. Striking colours, and pleasantly composed. Great job!

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dovi (1068) 2004-03-11 7:37

Perfect timing with the geyser and the light combines to make this shot very special, very well done!

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soundsangels (1703) 2004-03-11 7:51

Etre ou ne pas être là au bon moment...voilà la situation...!!!!
Bravo, fort impressionnant.Atmosphère dramatique et couleurs marquantes....tres belle scène de vie!

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Michael_Gan (2776) 2004-03-11 7:51

This is a great picture with a magical atmosphere. The backlight through the geyser is beautiful and the clouds form a nice pattern in the sky.

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edji (1368) 2004-03-11 7:59

Good contrast in the sky. Good framing too. Very nice effect come from that water. Well seen.

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ninadev (5377) 2004-03-11 9:01

It looks more like a volcano eruption than a geyser. In both cases it must be a great phenomena to be seen. You have certainly chosen the right moment of the day to take that pic and catch in one shot the geyser and the sunset.

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summer89 (5422) 2004-03-11 9:24

Wonderfull Fredrik .

I like the colors, composition and background. I make a workshop, with little adjustment. I hope you like.

Well done

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ianmcall (1213) 2004-03-11 9:53

Well captured. Very soft pleasing light, a sunset and then this powerful eruption. The angle and light work perfectly, nicely seen.

cecile (4193) 2004-03-11 11:01

très bien capturé, bravo, c'est vraiment original et superbe!

Didi (61589) 2004-03-11 12:28

Vous avez de la chance d'habiter dans un si joli pays.
Excellente composition, le soleil avec le geyser ressemble à une éruption volcanique.
C'est fantastique !

You are likely to live in a so pretty country. Excellent composition, the sun with the geyser look like a volcanic eruption. It is fantastic!

AdrianW (2274) 2004-03-11 12:29

Excellent shot! Taking the shot of the geyser with the sun setting through it was an inspired choice. The bold yet dark sky and the high contrast add a finishing touch to an excellent image. My only suggestion would be to reduce the noise in the sky a little (but be careful of the geyser detail). Wonderful image :-D

hdl (7035) 2004-03-11 13:09

The above critiques tell it all. Great shot.

jiherka (4552) 2004-03-11 13:34

It's a great shot. Withthe sun on the back it's make it strange. The orange water and the brown clouds, every thing is special in your picture.
Well done Fredrik.

Ebbe (9625) 2004-03-11 14:02

A very well done Strokkur picture, I don´t think I have seen better! The sky is very dramatic and you used the backlight so well needless to say.

Jeppe (18654) 2004-03-12 5:52

Beautiful photo and amazing colours - you surely captured a moment with a special atmosphere.
Very good work Fredrik.

Hikoke (148) 2004-03-15 4:18

An excellent shot with the dramatic cloud enhancing the light and colour of the geyser. Great capture Fredrik!

Laurence (0) 2004-03-22 12:29

Enfin une photo "nouvelle" à propos de Geysir. Bravo !

danyy (0) 2004-05-24 13:40

On attendrait des heures dans le froid pour assister à de telles scènes. Le geyser, filtrant la lumière rouge orange du soleil couchant est une merveille.
Merci de nous l'offrir au travers de cette surprenante photo.

Budha3 (73) 2004-08-29 23:06

Lovely shot.The backlight of the geyser and the clouds give a lovely atmosphere to the shot.I'm sure many people would love to see this great phenomena after seeing your shot.I know I sure would.Keep up the good work.

bigric (2873) 2004-09-05 21:51

I love the all over colours. How often does the geyser blow?Well done Bigric!

France (125) 2004-09-14 19:09

Extraordinaire ! Le soleil colore la fumée de tons chauds qui ressortent bien sur le ciel nuageux. Une photo digne des livres d'art sur l'Islande

ashmash (201) 2004-10-12 1:06

Amazing!!!

miss_bibi12 (68) 2005-04-15 8:12

I have nothing to say except that this is a stunning picture!!! Well captured!!!!

archanabhimasen (270) 2005-04-15 8:22

Awesome shot. With the sunset in the background, it looks like a volcano eruption. The bright and rich sky dominating the frame looks beautiful!

coco (30439) 2005-04-15 8:29

¡Increíble!

jafadabret (56501) 2005-04-24 3:25

Une vue extraordinaire ! On se croirait sur une autre planète.

sergio1 (12152) 2005-09-26 12:33

Increible toma de la erupción la exposición está perfecta.
Saludos

Dr_Nibbles (287) 2006-02-13 5:16

Reaaaaally cool pic.

It's a very good idea, to put the sun behind the geyser... Congrats

saguzar (862) 2006-02-13 5:53

hello Fredrik,
Astounding, marvelous image.
good colors, light, and an excellent and unusual composition.
Congratulations
Hernán

tsangclare (130) 2006-06-06 4:09

Hi Fredrik
Thanks a lot for ur comment and your edit on my photo of a beach.
This is an amazing picture! I hv seen a geysir before when it was snowing, i could hardly take a picture of it. how wonderful you have captured the geysir! It really shows the power and the heat!Cheers..=D
Clare

Merou (4726) 2006-09-21 17:49