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Wimair OP t1_j764cg3 wrote

What you can’t see: Freezing cold windgusts & me and my equipment almost falling in the canyon 🤪

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Impolite_Botanist t1_j76iu0p wrote

Thanks for this. I always wonder if I’m the only who has misadventures like this…and if I was a real photographer, nothing bad or clumsy would ever happen (and I would never miss a shot).

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Wimair OP t1_j76l9va wrote

It took me 10 years to be happy with whatever outcome I get on attempts for photos, wherever or whenever. And in my opinion, a really good photo is only possible with good lighting conditions, therefore it’s almost pure luck (and maybe an eye for meteorology) to get an outstanding photo. All my favorite shots in my portfolio happened during fog or/and sundown/sunrise and/or northern lights or whatever stunning weather conditions, the location itself won’t change at all, despite of the talent or camera or planning.

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ZaxonsBlade t1_j772ffp wrote

My wife and I managed to drive to this, we encountered a motor home stoped at the river but no people. We found 4 drunk Germans in the snow at Haifoss. Offered them a ride back when we were done and they declined. “We made it here, we’ll have to earn our way back.” LOL.

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obi21 t1_j784quw wrote

Getting to the place was also kind of hairy with the city style SUV I had there, if memory serves me well.

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Hobbit_Feet45 t1_j78ydqj wrote

It’s an amazing shot. I’d say it’s worth it, it’s that good.

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Nudent_Sturse t1_j79afs6 wrote

I went to the south coast yesterday from Reykjavik. My car was almost blown off the road. The weather has been wild over the past week.

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