Iceland Northern lights spot
It is not totally dark because of the lighthouse light but if you're lucky enough & the forecast is good, you're still going to be able to see Aurora with your own eye. I did see the Aurora when I took this photo. (February 2018). Look north and wait!
Settings of my photo:
ISO 500
8 seconds, 2.0/F
Settings of my photo:
ISO 500
8 seconds, 2.0/F
Photography Tips
- you need a tripod!
- set your camera (and lens) to manual
- turn off image stabilization
- ISO 1600 is a good start
- the lowest F-stop possible
- shutter speed 10-15 seconds
- 2 seconds self-timer to prevent shaking
- infinity focus
The setting depends on how strong the Aurora is. With settings I described above, you should be able to capture the Aurora even when it is not visible by eye :) Good luck out there!
- set your camera (and lens) to manual
- turn off image stabilization
- ISO 1600 is a good start
- the lowest F-stop possible
- shutter speed 10-15 seconds
- 2 seconds self-timer to prevent shaking
- infinity focus
The setting depends on how strong the Aurora is. With settings I described above, you should be able to capture the Aurora even when it is not visible by eye :) Good luck out there!
Travel Information
Parking available next to the lighthouse
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night in winter
Sunrise & Sunset
11:19 - 15:39
| current local time: 11:40
Photo Themes
atlantic ocean
Landscape
nature
night photography
northern lights
Locations
East Iceland
Garður
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