Martin Schulz
PHOTOGRAPHING ICELAND
An Insiders Guide to the
Most Iconic Locations
Photographing Iceland
Martin Schulz
www.martin-schulz.photography/en
Editor: Joan Dixon
Translation: Jeremy Cloot
Interior design: Anna Diechtierow
Layout production: Petra Strauch
Cover design: Aren Straiger
Project manager: Lisa Brazieal
Marketing coordinator: Mercedes Murray
ISBN: 978-1-68198-408-7
1st Edition (1st printing, October 2018)
2018 by dpunkt.verlag, GmbH, Heidelberg, Germany
Original German title: Island fotografieren
German ISBN: 978-3-86490-509-4
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For my dear wife Alice,
without whom none of this would be possible.
And for my wonderful son Erikwelcome to life on Earth.
Over a period of many years, photographer Martin Schulz has traveled throughout Iceland at all times of the year. Even after numerous visits, he continues to be enthralled by the islands monumental grandeur and he knows all of its most fascinating locations.
Landscape photography is the cornerstone of Schulzs work. His images capture the innate beauty of our planet, and they show his respect and admiration for the natural world. For more of his enchanting, atmospheric images, visit www.martin-schulz.photography/en.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Icelandthe land of fire and ice. A land of active volcanoes, black beaches, steep cliffs, magnificent waterfalls, and icebergs that float past huge lava fields. Iceland is a land of contrasts that covers just 40,000 square miles but offers an extreme variety of landscapes.
Not long ago, Iceland was still a secret spot for photographers, and photo tours often turned into adventures involving arduous treks and long trips along unpaved roads.
Nowadays, countless travel agencies have got the island covered, and tourism has become one of the countrys leading economic factors. New tourist infrastructure is continually expanding, and many of the most striking attractions are now easily accessible by car. Nevertheless, you only have to take a few steps off the beaten path to get away from the tourist crowds and to enjoy photographing Icelands natural environment at your own pace.