E Y E W I T N E S S
R E Y K J A V I K
“
good photography means
being at the right place at
the right time. It’s about trying to capture a different
kind of light. I love the drama in this shot of the Blue
Lagoon. The light, colours and scenery are what it’s
all about.
“
The lagoon is man-made, so when I photograph
here, I try to find an angle that excludes human
constructions and enables me to capture a natural
look. The hardest part is staying away from the steam
–
you have to position yourself just right or your lens
will cloud up.
“
Since I was a kid I’ve loved nature, and my
background includes a lot of outdoor sport. When I
bought my first camera six years ago, it was so I could
start documenting my adventures.
“
I like to escape civilisation, a fact that’s reflected in
my pictures. I also try to target specific natural events
–
a sunset that will light up a part of the mountain or
flowers that blossom at a certain time of year. For me,
these fleeting moments make the best images. You
can see the sun resting on the horizon here, which
only happens in winter.
“
I just like to see pictures of pure, clean nature,
away from the crowds. That’s what I hope I capture.”
For more on the Blue Lagoon, visit bluelagoon.com; to
see more of Þorgeirsson’s work, go to arcticphoto.is
Light at the edge
of the world
In our monthly peek through the lens of a local photographer,
Örvar A Þorgeirsson
explains why Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is an unmissable sight
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VICKY LANE
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