Photos by Kevin Browne
Iceland Insider: How long have you been taking photos?
Kevin Browne: I have always been interested in beautiful pictures but got my first DSLR in 2010 and have been getting more and more involved in it since then.
IM: What kind of equipment do you use?
KB: My camera is a Canon 70D and my favourite lens for landscape photography is a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5, although I do use a 70-300mm for motorsports.
IM: Has photography taken you around the world?
KB: Unfortunately no. It's on my bucket list though!
IM: What is your favourite subject?
KB: I mainly shoot landscape photography, which is usually sunrise and sunsets.
IM: Was this your first trip to Iceland, what brought you here??
KB: Yes, it was. I decided in May this year to go to Iceland as I had always been interested in visiting. I was amazed at the geography and the scenery. It was absolutely astounding! Such a beautiful country. Basically it was my love of stunning landscapes, and the life-long dream of seeing the Northern Lights with my own eyes…which was fulfilled 🙂
IM: Where did you go while you go?
KB: We arrived on Sunday November 2nd and went straight to the Blue Lagoon. What an amazing ace that is!!! After that, we headed northwards on Route 1 up to Kirkjufell mountain and stayed in Grundarfjörður town. We were hoping to make it to Kirkjufell for sunset but time was against us so found a beautiful waterfall near Borganes town. Sunrise the next day at Kirkjufell was very rewarding.
After sunrise we then headed back down past Reykjavik and went to Gullfoss waterfall after stopping at a few places along the road when we spotted lovely scenery lit by the lovely soft light at this time of year.
After Gulfoss we stayed overnight near Hvolsvollur, then in the morning we were off to Seljandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss waterfall and the black beach at Vik. That day was rounded off by several hours at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon waiting for the Northern Lights to appear. After the clouds blocked the sky we drove further east to the town of Höfn and managed to catch the lights there.
On our final day we headed back to Reykjavik but stopped off at the iceberg beach at Jökulsárlón and the abandoned American Navy DC-3 plane on the coast near Vík town.
We were happy to get to our accommodation in Reykjavik that night and enjoy a really nice meal out in 101 area and a couple of beers before heading to bed and the airport in the morning.
IM: Any favourite part of the country?
KB: For me, and on my limited exposure to Iceland, my favourite part has to be the part of Route 1 along the south where you can see part of the Vatnajökul glacier on top of the mountains in the distance. It is visible for miles and makes you realise how small and insignifican we are compared to Mother Nature.
My favourite part has to be the part of Route 1 along the south where you can see part of the Vatnajökul glacier on top of the mountains in the distance.
IM: Will you return?
KB: Most definitely! I have been back home for a week now and am talking to my friends to try and agree when we are going back again. We only saw a tiny fraction of the country and there is so much more to photography and see.
IM: Where to next?
In Iceland, when I come back I would like to head north to see Godafoss waterfall. The photos I have seen of it make it look like one of those amazing experiences you will never forget. Anywhere else? I'd love to go to Norway.
You can see more of Kevin's work at kevinbrownephotography.com
Kevin Browne hails from Belfast, but has lived in Southampton England since 1991. For a living he builds wireless communication and television networks across the UK but in his spare time he is a passionate photographer. Kevin visited Iceland in the autumn and captured some great photos. We tracked him down for a short Q&A.
Photos by Kevin Browne
Iceland Insider: How long have you been taking photos?
Kevin Browne: I have always been interested in beautiful pictures but got my first DSLR in 2010 and have been getting more and more involved in it since then.
IM: What kind of equipment do you use?
KB: My camera is a Canon 70D and my favourite lens for landscape photography is a Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5, although I do use a 70-300mm for motorsports.
IM: Has photography taken you around the world?
KB: Unfortunately no. It's on my bucket list though!
IM: What is your favourite subject?
KB: I mainly shoot landscape photography, which is usually sunrise and sunsets.
IM: Was this your first trip to Iceland, what brought you here??
KB: Yes, it was. I decided in May this year to go to Iceland as I had always been interested in visiting. I was amazed at the geography and the scenery. It was absolutely astounding! Such a beautiful country. Basically it was my love of stunning landscapes, and the life-long dream of seeing the Northern Lights with my own eyes…which was fulfilled 🙂
IM: Where did you go while you go?
KB: We arrived on Sunday November 2nd and went straight to the Blue Lagoon. What an amazing ace that is!!! After that, we headed northwards on Route 1 up to Kirkjufell mountain and stayed in Grundarfjörður town. We were hoping to make it to Kirkjufell for sunset but time was against us so found a beautiful waterfall near Borganes town. Sunrise the next day at Kirkjufell was very rewarding.
After sunrise we then headed back down past Reykjavik and went to Gullfoss waterfall after stopping at a few places along the road when we spotted lovely scenery lit by the lovely soft light at this time of year.
After Gulfoss we stayed overnight near Hvolsvollur, then in the morning we were off to Seljandsfoss waterfall, Skógafoss waterfall and the black beach at Vik. That day was rounded off by several hours at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon waiting for the Northern Lights to appear. After the clouds blocked the sky we drove further east to the town of Höfn and managed to catch the lights there.
On our final day we headed back to Reykjavik but stopped off at the iceberg beach at Jökulsárlón and the abandoned American Navy DC-3 plane on the coast near Vík town.
We were happy to get to our accommodation in Reykjavik that night and enjoy a really nice meal out in 101 area and a couple of beers before heading to bed and the airport in the morning.
IM: Any favourite part of the country?
KB: For me, and on my limited exposure to Iceland, my favourite part has to be the part of Route 1 along the south where you can see part of the Vatnajökul glacier on top of the mountains in the distance. It is visible for miles and makes you realise how small and insignifican we are compared to Mother Nature.
My favourite part has to be the part of Route 1 along the south where you can see part of the Vatnajökul glacier on top of the mountains in the distance.
IM: Will you return?
KB: Most definitely! I have been back home for a week now and am talking to my friends to try and agree when we are going back again. We only saw a tiny fraction of the country and there is so much more to photography and see.
IM: Where to next?
In Iceland, when I come back I would like to head north to see Godafoss waterfall. The photos I have seen of it make it look like one of those amazing experiences you will never forget. Anywhere else? I'd love to go to Norway.
You can see more of Kevin's work at kevinbrownephotography.com
