This morning we started with our second critique. Today, Ira was a little less gentle with us,
pointing out the small details that can make or break a photo. Everyone was receptive to the pointers and
hopefully gained the knowledge they seek on a trip such as this.
After checking out of the hotel,
we headed to a spot near Reynisfjara beach where an American Navy DC 3 landed thinking they
were having mechanical issues. This
turned out to be false, but the beach landing caused enough damage that it
ended up being its final resting place. We made a brief stop to photograph the now decaying plane.
A short distance away is
Reynisfjara black lava beach. The black
sand is thick and serves as a backdrop to the crashing waves of the ocean. Basalt formations rise from the beach in layered
columns most likely formed by volcanic activity also forming caves along the
coast line. It’s easy to see how people
are killed here every year by the strong tides.
After lunch in Vik, we headed out for the Jokulseron ice lagoon. Old amphibious vehicles (like the Ducks in Seattle and Boston) took us out into the harbor to cruise around large icebergs floating in the sea. As we found in Antarctica, the ice takes on different shapes and sizes as it floats and ages. Some were covered in black but all very stunning. We were allowed time to photograph the lagoon until dark.
Our lodging for the night was The Hali Country House. While simpler than the Ranga, the accommodations were quite nice as was the restaurant in the hotel's main building. We tried to find Northern Lights with no success. Off to bed for a sunrise shoot in the morning.
Tomorrow: Sunrise at the Ice Lagoons
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