Golden Circle Photo Guide — Shot List & Light Windows

Shot List

• Þingvellir: tectonic rift leading lines
• Geysir: the blue bubble pre-eruption
• Gullfoss: mist rainbows + lower trail perspective
• Kerið: rim vs lake symmetry

Lenses & Filters

• Wide (14–24mm) for landscapes
• Mid (24–70mm) for details
• Tele (70–200mm) for layer compression
• ND filters for silky water at Gullfoss
• CPL to manage glare at geothermal pools

Composition Tips

• Use foreground (rocks, moss) to frame waterfalls.
• Shoot low near pools for reflections.
• Keep horizons level; Iceland’s lines can trick the eye.

Transfer Note

Private 4×4 lets you stash gear safely, pause at micro-stops, and chase light.

Safety for Gear

• Use weather covers in mist; bring silica gel packs.
• Keep batteries warm in inner pockets.

Bottom Line

Plan shots like a menu; let weather decide your final plate.