This is because the sun only just dips below the horizon meaning that it remains quite bright, even in the middle of the night. The combination of stunning scenery and perfect light conditions is why Iceland is so popular with photographers.ĭuring the summer months, it doesn't get fully dark in Iceland. Blue hour in most parts of the world typically lasts a matter of minutes, often resulting in a mad scramble to capture an image during that short window.
This is also very popular with photographers, especially for things such as architectural photography and long exposure photography. This is the time just after the sun has set or before it rises again, where, you guessed it, the light cast is blue in tone. In addition to Golden Hour, there is also Blue Hour. Depending on where you are in the world, and the time of year, Golden Hour can last anywhere from around 30 minutes to over 7 hours! Being so far north, Iceland is exposed to some of the longest Golden Hours in the world, making it a perfect place for photographers. You get longs shadows too for added drama and clouds can turn into dramatic streaks for red, pink and orange. The scenery is softly lit and there are often great pastel colours in the sky. Many say that this is the best time to shoot landscape photography and it’s easy to see why. Being a photographer here you come to understand and learn how the daylight, or lack of, can be used to create the best photographs. I would like to share some of my knowledge from my own experience in the following post.ĭuring the time before just before the sun sets and before it rises in the morning, the world is often bathed in a warm, golden light. The light conditions in Iceland change dramatically depending on what time of year it is.
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