Land: Iceland PHOTO TYPE: Landscape LENGHT: 6 days DATES: 26-31/7 2024 SIZE: 8-10 guests
EXPEDITION ICELAND – ARTIC FOXES
WITH PHOTOGRAPHER MATS ANDERSSON
I have long dreamed of being able to photograph Arctic foxes and after several years of research you will now have the opportunity to come with me to Iceland and photograph Arctic foxes. When I was there this summer (2023), during all my three days there I was lucky enough to take many pictures of Arctic foxes, many times at very close range
Mats Andersson
Join Mats Andersson, one of Sweden’s most award-winning art and nature photographers, on a unique trip to Iceland to photograph Arctic foxes. Arctic foxes can be found all over Iceland, but in few other places can they be seen as often and as close as where we are going. The chances of getting great pictures of Artic Fox are therefore high. We are also surrounded by a fantastic landscape, which allows you to catch both Arctic foxes and seals in their natural habitat, making the experience even more special.
In addition to Arctic foxes, we will also be able to photograph the spectacular beach Rauðasandur, also called the Red Beach because unlike most other black lava beaches in Iceland, the colours at Rauðasandur shift in oranges, reds and yellows depending on the lighting. This can offer many exciting pictures. We will also document the mighty waterfall, Dynjandi, and much more. We end the trip with a whale safari in one of the world’s most whale dense waters with a chance of catching the giant blue whales on film.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS.
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Very good chances of photographing Arctic foxes.
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Photographing seals up close
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Fantastic landscape with, among other things, an ancient ruin.
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“The Red Beach”, Rauðasandur.
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The mighty waterfall, Dynjandi.
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Whale safari with the chance of photographing humpback whales, minke whales and blue whales.
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Learn from Mats Andersson’s unique imagery and photography techniques.
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Participation and photo tutorials by Mats Andersson throughout the entire trip.
Land: Iceland
PHOTO TYPE: Landscape
LENGHT: 6 days
DATES: 26-31/7 2024
SIZE: 8-10 guests
I have long dreamed of being able to photograph Arctic foxes and after several years of research you will now have the opportunity to come with me to Iceland and photograph Arctic foxes. When I was there this summer (2023), during all my three days there I was lucky enough to take many pictures of Arctic foxes, many times at very close range
Mats Andersson
Join Mats Andersson, one of Sweden’s most award-winning art and nature photographers, on a unique trip to Iceland to photograph Arctic foxes. Arctic foxes can be found all over Iceland, but in few other places can they be seen as often and as close as where we are going. The chances of getting great pictures of Artic Fox are therefore high. We are also surrounded by a fantastic landscape, which allows you to catch both Arctic foxes and seals in their natural habitat, making the experience even more special.
In addition to Arctic foxes, we will also be able to photograph the spectacular beach Rauðasandur, also called the Red Beach because unlike most other black lava beaches in Iceland, the colours at Rauðasandur shift in oranges, reds and yellows depending on the lighting. This can offer many exciting pictures. We will also document the mighty waterfall, Dynjandi, and much more. We end the trip with a whale safari in one of the world’s most whale dense waters with a chance of catching the giant blue whales on film.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS.
-
Very good chances of photographing Arctic foxes.
-
Photographing seals up close
-
Fantastic landscape with, among other things, an ancient ruin.
-
“The Red Beach”, Rauðasandur.
-
The mighty waterfall, Dynjandi.
-
Whale safari with the chance of photographing humpback whales, minke whales and blue whales.
-
Learn from Mats Andersson’s unique imagery and photography techniques.
-
Participation and photo tutorials by Mats Andersson throughout the entire trip.
ICELAND
ICELAND
Iceland means spouting geysers, hot springs, beautiful glaciers, mighty volcanoes, and thundering waterfalls. The wild and extraordinary nature is the major tourist attraction in Iceland and a dream come true for any landscape photographer. The reason behind this is Iceland’s location right above the mid-Atlantic ridge, a long fracture zone in the ocean where glowing lava easily emerges from deep inside of the earth. In Iceland, there are no less than about 30 active volcanoes and several hundred that are no longer active. These have created hot springs where the water is heated by the volcanic activity from underneath the Earth’s surface. Many of Iceland’s volcanoes are very active, and from time to time have large and devastating eruptions. Together with a huge amount of glaciers and many spectacular waterfalls, this makes Iceland not only beautiful but thrilling and fascinating as well. In short, Iceland may be the best country in Europe for a landscape photographer.
TOUR ITINERARY
TOUR ITINERARY 26 – 31/7 2024
DAY 1, (JULY 26) – ARRIVAL AND EVENING PHOTOGRAPHY
In the afternoon we gather in Isafjordur to take the boat to the nature reserve where we check in at our accommodation and share a welcome dinner. After dinner it’s time for the first photo session in the Icelandic landscape and with a bit of luck we get our first encounter with Arctic foxes. We shoot in the evening light until the sun goes down before returning to our accommodations. (D)
DAY 2, (JULY 27) – FULL DAY IN THE REALM OF THE ARCTIC FOX
Today we spend a full day in the realm of the Arctic fox and wander around the surroundings and explore with our cameras. Among other things, there is an old ruin where Arctic foxes often can be spotted, and there are also great hiking trails for those of you who want to explore the surroundings a little closer.
The Arctic fox can be found in many places on Iceland but in few places are they as easy to spot as here and with a little bit of luck we can photograph them up close. However, it is important to remember that these are wild animals and that there are no guarantees that we will be able to see them.
As if the chance to photograph the area’s Arctic foxes were not enough, we will also be spending time in a fantastic landscape, something that both helps to increase the nature experience and give us lots of photo opportunities. The landscape is dramatic enough to inspire us to beautiful landscape pictures and can also an extra interesting ingredient when we photograph Arctic foxes and let them become part of the mighty environment – perhaps walking along the water with the mountains rising on the other side of the lake.
When we are out in the field, Mats will give you personal guidance on how to create interesting and creative pictures with his unique imagery. (B, L, D)
DAY 3, (JULY 28) – SEALS AND ARCTIC FOXES
Today we continue to photograph Arctic foxes and landscapes together with Mats. In addition to Arctic foxes, there are also seals that can often be photographed up close. In the late afternoon we take the boat back to Isafjordur. After checking into our hotel in Isafjordur and having dinner, there is time to work on the photos we have taken in recent days on our own. (B, L, D)
DAY 4, (JULY 29) – WATERFALL AND RED BEACH
Today we begin with a drive of about two hours that takes us to Rauðasandur, also known as the Red Beach. Unlike most other beaches in Iceland that have a black beach, the colours at Rauðasandur shifts in hues of orange, red and yellow depending on the lighting. When we look out over the sand, we are met by a long beach that stretches for 10 km towards the bird cliffs on the far end. When we take our photographs, the orange-tinted sand forms a lovely combination with the blue sea.
In the afternoon it is time to head on to the waterfall, Dynjandi. Upon arrival, we are met by an impressive sight. Dynjandi consists of no less than seven waterfalls and has an impressive width of 30-60 meters. Mats will show us how we can use different techniques to create impactful images. When darkness falls, the white water rushing down becomes a powerful contrast to the dark rocks surrounding the waterfall. We return to the hotel late in the evening. (B, L, D)
DAY 5, (JULY 30) – WHALE SAFARI & IMAGE OF THE TRIP
In the morning we leave land and head out to sea where our goal is to photograph whales. The sea off Iceland is one of the most whale dense in the world. In total, there are over twenty-three different whale species in the waters surrounding Iceland. The most common are the humpback whale, the minke whale and the blue whale.
During the afternoon there is time for lunch and discovering Isafjordur on your own. During the afternoon we will also work on our photos from the trip to select the best ones. We round off with a dinner, where Mats will appoint “Image of the trip”, which goes on to the final of “Image of the year 2024” and will compete for great prizes. (B, D)
DAY 6, (JULY 31) – DEPARTURE
After breakfast we head towards the airport for further transfer to Sweden by our own devices.
JULY 26 – 31, 2024
DAY 1, (JULY 26) – ARRIVAL AND EVENING PHOTOGRAPHY
In the afternoon we gather in Isafjordur to take the boat to the nature reserve where we check in at our accommodation and share a welcome dinner. After dinner it’s time for the first photo session in the Icelandic landscape and with a bit of luck we get our first encounter with Arctic foxes. We shoot in the evening light until the sun goes down before returning to our accommodations. (D)
DAY 2, (JULY 27) – FULL DAY IN THE REALM OF THE ARCTIC FOX
Today we spend a full day in the realm of the Arctic fox and wander around the surroundings and explore with our cameras. Among other things, there is an old ruin where Arctic foxes often can be spotted, and there are also great hiking trails for those of you who want to explore the surroundings a little closer.
The Arctic fox can be found in many places on Iceland but in few places are they as easy to spot as here and with a little bit of luck we can photograph them up close. However, it is important to remember that these are wild animals and that there are no guarantees that we will be able to see them.
As if the chance to photograph the area’s Arctic foxes were not enough, we will also be spending time in a fantastic landscape, something that both helps to increase the nature experience and give us lots of photo opportunities. The landscape is dramatic enough to inspire us to beautiful landscape pictures and can also an extra interesting ingredient when we photograph Arctic foxes and let them become part of the mighty environment – perhaps walking along the water with the mountains rising on the other side of the lake.
When we are out in the field, Mats will give you personal guidance on how to create interesting and creative pictures with his unique imagery. (B, L, D)
DAY 3, (JULY 28) – SEALS AND ARCTIC FOXES
Today we continue to photograph Arctic foxes and landscapes together with Mats. In addition to Arctic foxes, there are also seals that can often be photographed up close. In the late afternoon we take the boat back to Isafjordur. After checking into our hotel in Isafjordur and having dinner, there is time to work on the photos we have taken in recent days on our own. (B, L, D)
DAY 4, (JULY 29) – WATERFALL AND RED BEACH
Today we begin with a drive of about two hours that takes us to Rauðasandur, also known as the Red Beach. Unlike most other beaches in Iceland that have a black beach, the colours at Rauðasandur shifts in hues of orange, red and yellow depending on the lighting. When we look out over the sand, we are met by a long beach that stretches for 10 km towards the bird cliffs on the far end. When we take our photographs, the orange-tinted sand forms a lovely combination with the blue sea.
In the afternoon it is time to head on to the waterfall, Dynjandi. Upon arrival, we are met by an impressive sight. Dynjandi consists of no less than seven waterfalls and has an impressive width of 30-60 meters. Mats will show us how we can use different techniques to create impactful images. When darkness falls, the white water rushing down becomes a powerful contrast to the dark rocks surrounding the waterfall. We return to the hotel late in the evening. (B, L, D)i
DAY 5, (JULY 30) – WHALE SAFARI & IMAGE OF THE TRIP
In the morning we leave land and head out to sea where our goal is to photograph whales. The sea off Iceland is one of the most whale dense in the world. In total, there are over twenty-three different whale species in the waters surrounding Iceland. The most common are the humpback whale, the minke whale and the blue whale.
During the afternoon there is time for lunch and discovering Isafjordur on your own. During the afternoon we will also work on our photos from the trip to select the best ones. We round off with a dinner, where Mats will appoint “Image of the trip”, which goes on to the final of “Image of the year 2024” and will compete for great prizes. (B, D)
DAY 6, (JULY 31) – DEPARTURE
After breakfast we head towards the airport for further transfer to Sweden by our own devices.
PHOTOTGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER
MATS ANDERSSON – Nature & Fine Art Photograper
Mats Andersson lives in Jönköping in Småland, Sweden. He studied photography at the School of Art and Design in Gothenburg in the 1980s and since 1989 works as art director and photographer at Concret Reklam in Jönköping. Mats is affiliated with the agency Mascot in Stockholm and a member of Naturfotograferna’/N. Over the years, Mats has published no less than 12 books, won a large number of awards, including Wildlife Photographer of the year 2016, (Black & White), Nordic Nature Photographer of the year 2016, and has been named Nature Photographer of the year 2016. In 2017, he also managed to win a silver medal in Wildlife Photographer of the year (referred to as the world championship of nature photography). Portfolio
ACCOMODATION
ACCOMODATION
PRICES, FACTS AND BOOKING
PRICE, FACTS & BOOKING
Price per person: £ 3 100 or USD 4 265
Included:
- All ground transfers according to the itinerary.
- Accommodation in a shared room.
- Meals according to itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Activities according to the itinerary.
- Participation by Mats Andersson during the entire tour.
- Whale safari by boat.
- Workshops during the tour.
- A tour leader from Zoom Photo Tours.
- Hotel taxes and other local fees.
- Travel documents and other travel information.
Excluded:
- Single room supplement 325 or USD 395
- Flights to Iceland.
- All expenses of personal nature like drinks, laundry etc.
- Cancellation & travel insurance. For more details, click here.
- Any other item not mentioned as included.
FLIGHTS
‘Flights to Iceland and to Isafjordur by domestic flight or by rental car on your own. You should be at the airport in Isafjordur no later than 14.00 on July 26. The return trip can take place at any time on July 31.
If you want help with booking your flights, we are more than happy to assist you with this. You are welcome to call us by phone +46 470 466 40, email us at info@zoomfotoresor.se or let us know when you book with us.
GROUP SIZE
In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8/10.
PHOTO GEAR
- A DSLR Camera
- 70-200mm
- Wide-angle lens, like a 24-70mm
- Tripod
- A Laptop computer with Photoshop or Lightroom software.
- Extra batteries, chargers etc.
LANGUAGE
Languages: English & Swedish
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.
BOOKING
You can book the trip by clicking on the button below. You are also welcome to call us on the phone +47 470 466 40 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com
PRICE
Price per person: £ 3 100 or USD 4 265
Included:
- All ground transfers according to the itinerary.
- Accommodation in a shared room.
- Meals according to itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Activities according to the itinerary.
- Participation by Mats Andersson during the entire tour.
- Whale safari by boat.
- Workshops during the tour.
- A tour leader from Zoom Photo Tours.
- Hotel taxes and other local fees.
- Travel documents and other travel information.
Excluded:
- Single room supplement 325 or USD 395
- Flights to Iceland.
- All expenses of personal nature like drinks, laundry etc.
- Cancellation & travel insurance. For more details, click here.
- Any other item not mentioned as included.
FLIGHTS
FLIGHTS
‘Flights to Iceland and to Isafjordur by domestic flight or by rental car on your own. You should be at the airport in Isafjordur no later than 14.00 on July 26. The return trip can take place at any time on July 31.
If you want help with booking your flights, we are more than happy to assist you with this. You are welcome to call us by phone +46 470 466 40, email us at info@zoomfotoresor.se or let us know when you book with us.
GROUP SIZE
In order to for you to get personal photo guidance and the best experience with our photographer our groups are always small. On this tour the minimum and maximum number of guests are 8/10.
PHOTO GEAR
- A DSLR Camera
- 70-200mm
- Wide-angle lens, like a 24-70mm
- Tripod
- A Laptop computer with Photoshop or Lightroom software.
- Extra batteries, chargers etc.
LANGUAGE
Languages: English & Swedish
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For more information about Terms & Conditions click here.
BOOKING
You can book the trip by clicking on the button below. You are also welcome to call us on the phone +47 470 466 40 or email us at info@zoomphototours.com
Photo: Mats Andersson
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