Photographing Iceland's Diamond Beach

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  • Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
  • Here in Iceland one of the most popular photography locations is called Diamond Beach. On today's vlog, we photograph it.
    The Iceland Blog Post: bit.ly/2IOPZCI
    Greg's Channel: / gregorsnell
    After a snowstorm blows through us in southern Iceland, we headed to Diamond Beach which is one of the most popular photo spots here. I wanted to try to get something unique here. But, the weather conditions basically put us in a place where any sort of photography was simply a blessing. We were just happy to get our lens on things.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 112

  • @scottman895
    @scottman895 4 роки тому +1

    I've learned a great lesson from this video: one cannot become a master photographer until you have taken an epic photo wearing shark slippers in the snow! I'm glad the storm cleared up to where you could go out and get some amazing photos of the icy beach!

  • @dereklee9972
    @dereklee9972 4 роки тому

    Hey Brendan, thank's for the another entertaining vlog.. with whats happening around the world at the moment, it's people like Greg, Thomas & yourself, who are bringing smiles and enjoyment to many people, and I just wanted to say a Big thank you! Stay safe!

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +1

      Glad to bring a little bit of non-corona stuff to your feeds.

  • @paulcomptonpdphotography
    @paulcomptonpdphotography 4 роки тому

    I would love to get some ice photos just to see the beach would be so cool

  • @derrydogsdirtbikeriders4266
    @derrydogsdirtbikeriders4266 4 роки тому +1

    Some wonderful photos again Brendan , so thoroughly enjoy watching this adventure but also some fantastic drone footage Greg

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender 4 роки тому +8

    I thought to myself, why would you do this?! And then I remembered you're Canadian.

  • @tjsinva
    @tjsinva 4 роки тому

    Rockin a Snell Media towel, eh? I have one too, and the matching thermos. 👍😎 Some great images there. Rock on!

  • @norskattforfun8575
    @norskattforfun8575 4 роки тому +3

    Ducks were gorgeous and so was the glimpse of ponies. Diamond beach was awesome

  • @mitzimckay7934
    @mitzimckay7934 4 роки тому

    Totally worth it. Your shots are stunning.

  • @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67
    @JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 4 роки тому

    Great video Brendan, stunning images, thanks for sharing and stay safe.

  • @TheNonsenseAdventures
    @TheNonsenseAdventures 4 роки тому

    Told you I'd get some of your stuff watched! Diamond beach is somewhere i'd love to visit, seems to be coastal shots and sort of fine art at the same time!

  • @lindahenderson2113
    @lindahenderson2113 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful photos, Brendan. I look forward to visiting Iceland one day.

  • @boscomac2434
    @boscomac2434 4 роки тому

    I love the drone shots of the horses. 📸👍👍👍👍👍

  • @joeandjan
    @joeandjan 4 роки тому

    Awesome!! Love the footage.

  • @hramakrishnaiah413
    @hramakrishnaiah413 4 роки тому

    Most hostile weather conditions often present very unique opportunities for some great images. I love the beach and the video.

  • @ravenreebs234
    @ravenreebs234 4 роки тому

    Awesome video Brendan, really love that first image of the ice!

  • @pradkphotography
    @pradkphotography 4 роки тому

    Awesome man. Crazy stuffs

  • @TaavP
    @TaavP 4 роки тому

    Nice adventure, nice story, nice photos, nice good mood, nice everything! :D

  • @vproven
    @vproven 4 роки тому

    You Canadians are a hardy breed. 😉 As always, outstanding images. Cheers

  • @milanadhikariphoto
    @milanadhikariphoto 4 роки тому +2

    Happy birthday Greg. A big Hi from Nepal.

  • @michaelglass8546
    @michaelglass8546 4 роки тому +1

    I just found your channel and have been watching your iceland videos .
    A. You earned a subscriber.
    B. Gonna buy a 3 legged thing tripod because of your video of digging the van out with it lol

  • @1978BenF
    @1978BenF 4 роки тому +1

    Some of the best diamond beach images I've seen - your photography gets better and better dude. Iceland just seems to be about the cliche shots 90% of the time, but yours have been awesome this time around. The eider ducks were great too, photogenic birds. The females are so dark they are hard to photograph that well, kudos.

  • @view23015
    @view23015 4 роки тому

    Amazing to see so many photographers out at the the exact same time and space - must be an entire large group(s) all together . Pretty impressive blue ice shots and the drone videos are so nice to see

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +1

      There's usually about 100 photographers at this beach haha. Thankfully there's tons of space.

  • @janm2473
    @janm2473 4 роки тому

    Real nice video, Brendan. The shots of common eiders are beautiful..

  • @johngrahamcurry1641
    @johngrahamcurry1641 4 роки тому

    Despite the weather, some excellent photos.

  • @LaytonParham
    @LaytonParham 4 роки тому

    Crazy good ice photos!

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      Thanks mate

    • @LaytonParham
      @LaytonParham 4 роки тому

      @@BrendanvanSon You are welcome. I am amazed at how many awesome photos that you make. I make mostly wildlife photos, but you have really inspired my landscape side of photography. www.leparhampic.com

  • @phynx2006
    @phynx2006 4 роки тому

    OMG you guys got all the weather, great images, love the color in the ice. Stay healthy 😷

  • @ld6759
    @ld6759 4 роки тому

    Man, I love it, that's my dream.

  • @guyrichard2030
    @guyrichard2030 4 роки тому +1

    Bonne Fête Greg 🎉😄🇨🇦✌

  • @neklamp2431
    @neklamp2431 4 роки тому

    cool photos from beginning to end!

  • @LukasPressMedia
    @LukasPressMedia 4 роки тому

    Pretty cool video! When we were in Iceland last year there werent so many iceblocks 😭

  • @davidkembrey2247
    @davidkembrey2247 4 роки тому +1

    You have shark slippers ?? Your coolness just went way up :)

  • @Waxychicken31
    @Waxychicken31 4 роки тому

    I was there yesterday morning its awesome and was my second visit there got some nice pics

  • @ThomasCaseyPhotography
    @ThomasCaseyPhotography 4 роки тому

    What an awesome location Brendan ❤️

  • @pablogonzalez8304
    @pablogonzalez8304 4 роки тому

    I really notice that 4K even in my non 4K monitor but still feel there is nothing wrong with 1080. Crazy to see those ice blocks. Nicely photographed.

  • @LaytonParham
    @LaytonParham 4 роки тому

    Awesome duck shots!

  • @euskadi55
    @euskadi55 4 роки тому

    Hi Brendan what video editing do you use?

  • @finmills186
    @finmills186 4 роки тому

    Gorgeous photos, the ducks were common eider ducks btw, my favourites

  • @maxpontus2664
    @maxpontus2664 4 роки тому

    Hi Brendan !
    Really nice video and what about the photos, they are just insane !
    I was wondering what is your set up for editing your photos ? I thought it was a Surface Pro, but I must be mistaken...
    Good vibes from France 😉

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      It's a Asus duo pro! 😎

    • @maxpontus2664
      @maxpontus2664 4 роки тому

      Brendan van Son Thanks for your answer !!
      You’re doing an amazing job with this channel and your photos are just epic !!! 😉🤩

  • @civlov9130
    @civlov9130 4 роки тому

    We had much more ice on diamond beach last week, when we where there.
    And way more sun.

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      Lucky with the sun! I don't know about the ice though. It's definitely easier with less ice

  • @TheGuitarsadist
    @TheGuitarsadist 4 роки тому

    Thank you for posting, love the picture and the aspects of the adventure. Quick question, seeing where you all are shooting at Diamond Beach and trying to time shots, notice that you are having your hand on the camera when you do the shots, unless it is just due to worries of waves knocking over tripod, would it not be best to use a remote shutter release and thus less chance of loosing sharpness from any slight vibration of the hand on the camera?

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +1

      I do it so I can shoot high speed images and get the right moment. A remote shutter is great, too. But my tripod is stable and my hand still, so it works. And it's the added benefit of being able to run away from waves with my camera. Haha

    • @CarlosHernandez-kg8py
      @CarlosHernandez-kg8py 4 роки тому +1

      Brendan is using a mirrorless camera. No mirror to vibrate.

  • @TetraEzio
    @TetraEzio 4 роки тому

    It’s a great place Iceland I have been there 👍🏼

  • @FrankPietersen
    @FrankPietersen 4 роки тому

    I love your pictures (I was there last week as well) but you probably missed the "no drones" sign? I really think nature photographers have to be a good example for other tourists!

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      There's a no drone sign at diamond beach?? I've only seen them at the lagoon.

    • @FrankPietersen
      @FrankPietersen 4 роки тому

      @@BrendanvanSon yep, I saw a sign at the parking lot...

  • @joycady8325
    @joycady8325 4 роки тому

    The pictures are amazing! Put your coat on ….lol!

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      I have a Canadian jacket attached to my skin.

    • @joycady8325
      @joycady8325 4 роки тому

      @@BrendanvanSon haha!

  • @bibekshah3872
    @bibekshah3872 4 роки тому +1

    I think you're the best photographer

  • @ravondal1958
    @ravondal1958 4 роки тому

    I am somewhat overwhelmed by a lot of photographer's youtube channels having multiple clips of Iceland. I feel like I have lived there by now. How about in-depth photography of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Munich or Berlin? Some spectacular SIMPLE landscapes.

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      I've been to, and photographed, all but Munich. Dig back a bit on the channel, there's lots there!

    • @ravondal1958
      @ravondal1958 4 роки тому +1

      @@BrendanvanSon Thank you Brendan.

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching, and welcome to the community!

  • @jasongreenwood3260
    @jasongreenwood3260 4 роки тому +1

    Thumbs up for shark slippers!

  • @gregorsnell
    @gregorsnell 4 роки тому +5

    I thought this one was going to be called 'I'm in an Abusive Relationship' what changed? p.s. I hope you guys are all good down in Morocco.

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +2

      Thought that title would be triggering for some, and totally insensitive... So I thought better of it.

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +2

      Thought that title would be triggering for some, and totally insensitive... So I thought better of it.

    • @CornishMotorcycleDiaries
      @CornishMotorcycleDiaries 4 роки тому

      I just got back from Morocco!! where it was wall to wall sun and 32 degrees centigrade. Don't worry, I'm just stalking Brendan...

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto 4 роки тому +1

    That was about as Canadian an opening sequence as you've ever done.

  • @travelingwithronnie2904
    @travelingwithronnie2904 4 роки тому

    Are you stuck in Iceland? Or have you and Jodie together stuck somewhere? Stay safe! And as always another great video

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +1

      I'm stuck somewhere else. Info coming on Wednesday... And, sadly, I'm such away from Jodie 😭😭

  • @BarunKharel
    @BarunKharel 4 роки тому

    8:51 I wonder how that ice piece is glowing green.?

  • @danwoodliefphotography871
    @danwoodliefphotography871 4 роки тому +1

    Are the coronavirus restrictions affecting your travels right now?

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      Yup. I'm stuck in a country. Next Sunday I'll explain.

    • @danwoodliefphotography871
      @danwoodliefphotography871 4 роки тому

      @@BrendanvanSon Good luck. This has been affecting everyone. I am in the US and was supposed to run the London Marathon in April. My wife and I have been enjoying your latest Iceland series. We stayed in the same hotel as you near Kirkjufell last August. Our family drove the ring road. I am a photographer.

  • @nomadcompany
    @nomadcompany 4 роки тому

    mate you quite often mention your portfolio of Iceland or your portfolio of a certain place.... where do you have your photos displayed?

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      They're private at my agency. But, I'm going to make a public portfolio soon. I promise.

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      They're private at my agency. But, I'm going to make a public portfolio soon. I promise.

  • @MSmith-Photography
    @MSmith-Photography 4 роки тому +5

    I...I already follow Greg. Do...do I need to unfollow and then follow him again? 🤣

    • @gregorsnell
      @gregorsnell 4 роки тому +3

      Definitely un follow then follow back then double dislike every video 😜🤙🙏

    • @MSmith-Photography
      @MSmith-Photography 4 роки тому +1

      @@gregorsnell Sounds good. I'll get to it right away. 🤣

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      Yes.

  • @justinseah3395
    @justinseah3395 4 роки тому

    Anyone can tell me what's the polarizer product he uses called

    • @zooloo73
      @zooloo73 4 роки тому +1

      He is sponsored by NiSi i think. Here is an older video about the filter system:
      ua-cam.com/video/dPgrtxVyUhQ/v-deo.html

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому +1

      Yup. I use the NiSi circular polariser

  • @martyd5819
    @martyd5819 4 роки тому +1

    Have you been taking fashion advise from Gavin Hardcastle?

  • @JasonYoder
    @JasonYoder 4 роки тому

    I keep a set of Wookie slippers myself.

  • @MaximPodbereznyy
    @MaximPodbereznyy 4 роки тому

    What's going on? We are all stuck in a quarantine. It's not fair to post such videos!

    • @BrendanvanSon
      @BrendanvanSon  4 роки тому

      I'm stuck in Morocco too. Borders are sealed.

  • @ElementsSti
    @ElementsSti 4 роки тому

    Love the second image from the diamond beach. And... epic b-rolls!

  • @matt.rraw.
    @matt.rraw. 4 роки тому +2

    FIRST COMMENT

  • @BRP42
    @BRP42 4 роки тому +1

    Shark Slippers...if that doesn’t make you smile, nothing will! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mynameisneb
    @mynameisneb 4 роки тому

    Second

  • @Robert.macdonald
    @Robert.macdonald 4 роки тому +2

    Great channel but from one balding guy to another those snap back mesh caps don’t work for us... and get you ears out from under your hat!

  • @aqibbaloch9057
    @aqibbaloch9057 4 роки тому

    Third

  • @johnround8311
    @johnround8311 4 роки тому

    Put your hat on properly.

  • @wildechap
    @wildechap 4 роки тому +2

    What is nucular?
    Is he trying to say nuclear?