gerry pacher passionate photography select images from Swiss photographer Gerry Pacher

27Sep/090

Iceland – Waterfall Guard

Cheers
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Guard, Waterfall
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27Sep/090

Iceland – East Side Waterfall

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Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Waterfall, East Side
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27Sep/090

Iceland – Dark Days no 2

Cheers

Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Iceberg, Jökulsarlon, abstract
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27Sep/090

Iceland – Dark Days

Regards,
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Ice, Jökulsarlon
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12Sep/090

Iceland – Black Rock Waterfall

Regards,
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Skaftafell, Basalt, Waterfall, Black Rock
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8Jun/090

Iceland – Rock

Just another photograph of the famous basalt rocks "Reynisdrangar". 
Wanna see more Iceland photographs?  -> just follow the link  ;-)
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Rock, Basalt, Reynisdrangar, Needle
21Jan/090

Waiting …..

A lonely iceberg is waiting for the next ride.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 34mm)
- ISO 100
- f22
- 13 sec
- developed in Lightroom 2.2
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Ocean, Coast, Surf, Iceberg
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21Jan/090

Two – Iceland

Still the same basalt rocks ... just from another angle. 
Wanna see more Iceland photographs?  -> just follow the link ;-)
Regards, 
Gerry 
Keywords: Iceland, Sea, Coast, Rock, Basalt, Abstract, Reynisdrangar
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17Jan/090

Vertical – Black Stone Waterfall / Skaftafell

This is my last photograph of the black stone waterfall "Skaftafell" - indeed a mystic place. The dark, nearly black basalt stones and hanging basalt columns are very interesting. Especially the combination with the water "beams". 
Wanna see more Iceland photographs? -> just follow the link
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Skaftafell, Basalt, Waterfall
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12Jan/090

Close-up – Black Stone Waterfall / Skaftafell

This is a close-up of the famous Skaftafell. 
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 (at 200mm)
- ISO 100
- f32
- 1.3 sec
- polfilter
- developed in Lightroom 2.2
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Skaftafell, Basalt, Watefall
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12Jan/090

Four – Iceland

Still the same basalt rocks - just from an other angle. 
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 II (at 130mm)
- ISO 100
- 20 sec
- f 22
- developed in Lightroom 2.2
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Sea, Coast, Rock, Basalt, Abstract
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12Jan/090

One – Iceland

An abstract interpretation of the "Reynisdrangar" basalt rocks. It's just an isolation of one basalt rock combined with a slow shutter speed to get a smooth sea.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS (at 70mm)
- 3.2 sec 
- f22
- ISO 100
- developed in Lightroom 2.2
Wanna see more of iceland?  -> just follow the link ;-)  
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Sea, Coast, Rock, Basalt, Abstract
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10Nov/080

Sunset Rush

Nothing else than a sunset and a moving camera ;-)
- Canon 40d
- Canon 70-200mm f2.8 IS (at 73mm)
- ISO 100
- f32
- 1/3 sec
- Lightroom 2.1
Enjoy the sunset rush ;-)
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Sunset, Rush, Iceland 
  
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10Nov/080

My Way….


 

It's my way and I have no other choice, do I? 
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)
- pano 0f 6
- stitched in PtGui
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Way 
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27Sep/080

Iceland River #2

Same place ... just another photograph and I was escorted by heavy rain and wind. That's the reason why a water-resistant equipment isn't a bad idea. By the way, the lens hood is also very useful as a rain shield ;-)  

Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 24-70mm 2.8 (at 30mm)
- ISO
- Pol filter
- f22
- 2 sec
- developed in Lightroom 2.1 rc1
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, River, Nature, Rain, Water, Rock
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27Sep/080

Iceland Drift


A dull monochrom weather condition at Jökulsarlon was art director for this drift scene. I positioned the tripod in the surf to get the perspective right which was quite challenging ;-)  

Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm IS f2.8 (at 135mm)
- f25
- 25 sec
- ISO 125
- no filter
- developed in Lightroom 2.1 RC
Enjoy the drift.
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Ocean, Coast, Surf, Ice, Iceberg, Jökulsarlon
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21Sep/080

Morning Rock’n Roll

A cold rainy morning mood at Dyrholaey. The ocean was wild and I was fighting against wind and spray. 

Enjoy the morning rock'n roll.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)
- ISO 100
- 25 sec
- f22
- no filter 
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Regards, 
Gerry

Keywords: Iceland, Coast, Rock, Ocean, Spray, Dyrholaey
 
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21Sep/080

Iceland – Vik


A late afternoon panorama scene at Vik / South-East of Iceland. Despite the light rain the sight wasn't so bad and the intensity of the green was even stronger due to the diffuse light conditions.

Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS (at 200)
- ISO 320
- f8
- 1/60 sec
- no filters
- pano of 12
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
- stitched in PtGui
- finished in CS3
Enjoy the pano-scene.
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Vik, Pano, Landscape, Green
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15Sep/080

Iceberg Race

Two Icebergs in the surf at a black sand beach very close to Jökulsarlon. 
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200 mm 2.8 IS (at 90mm)
- ISO 100
- ND 0.9
- 5sec
- f22
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Enjoy the race.
Regards, Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Jökulsarlon, Iceberg, Surf
 
 
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14Sep/080

Pole Position at Dyrholaey

Just another stormy morning mood at Dyrholaey where I stayed for 4 days. 

Enjoy the pole position view.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)
- f22
- 30sec
- no filter
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Dyrholaey, Coast
 
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14Sep/080

Iceland Morning Storm

Well, this morning was quit tough for me and the equipment. The 25 sec exposure was possible because of a "body" windshield. 
To enjoy this special mood combined with wind and rain was a great experience.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 24-70mm f2.8 (at 40mm)
- no filter
- ISO 200
- 25 sec
- f20
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Coast, Vik
 
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14Sep/080

25 second rest – Iceland Surf

Despite the heavy surf and strong rain my thoughts take a rest for at least 25 seconds (protected by the rock).  

Enjoy the rest.
Some technical information.
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)
- ND 0.6mm
- 25 sec
- f22
- ISO 100
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Landscape, Surf, Black Sand Beach, Coast
  
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13Sep/080

Jökulsarlon after Rain

The famous lake at Jökulsarlon with thousands of icebergs was covered with fog after a heavy rain shower. Interesting mood and an interesting scenery. 

Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS (at 80mm)
- pano 0f 6
- 1/100 sec
- f18
- ISO 100
- stitched in PtGui
- finished in CS3 
Enjoy the scenery.
Regards, Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Iceberg, Jökulsarlon, Fog, Glacier 
  
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13Sep/080

Iceland South-East Landscape


I photographed this scenery because of the special mood somewhere between Vik and Jokulsarlon. 

Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II (at 16mm)
- ISO 100
- f22
- 1/8 sec
- developed in Lightroom 2.0
Enjoy the South-East scene.
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, South-East, Landscape
 
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13Sep/080

Iceland River


I photographed this river scene somewhere between Vik and Jokulsarlon. I can't exactly remember the place but it was raining like hell. You know what the locals are saying ... there is no bad weather on Iceland ... only bad clothes. 

Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 24-70mm 2.8 (at 28mm)
- pano 0f 7
- ISO 100
- f22
- 2sec
- ND 0.6
- stitched in PtGui
- finished in CS3
Enjoy the scene.
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, River, Pano, Rain
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11Sep/080

Black Stone Waterfall

Skaftafell is one of the two National Parks in Iceland and its major attraction is the black stone waterfall "Svartifoss". The black basalt columns are the ones after which the church in Reykjavik is modeled. 
This amazing waterfall is definitely a trip to Iceland worth ;-)
Enjoy the basalt stones ;-)
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Sigma 120-300mm 2.8 (at 120mm)
- ISO 100
- f 32
- 1.3 sec
- only polfilter
- developed in Lightroom
Regards, 
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Black, Rocks, Basalt, Svartifoss, Skaftafell
  
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11Sep/080

Lava Grass

A black sandbank is a perfect place for growing grass... and for this abstract composition.
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS (at 115mm)
- F3.2
- 1/200 sec
- ISO 400
- developed in Lightroom
Regards, Gerry  
 
Keywords: Lava, Iceland, Black, Grass, Green
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11Sep/080

Rock-Cloud


 

Well, these are the famous basalt rocks "Reynisdrangar" which are situated under the mountain Reynisfjall by the village Vik i Myrdal, southern Iceland.
I photographed the scene before sunrise and the sun glow colored the clouds pastel pink. 
Enjoy the sunrise ;-)
Some technical information:
- Canon 1ds Mark III
- Canon 70-200mm 2.8 IS (at 135mm)
- ISO 100
- F22
- 6 sec
- ND 0.9 filter
Regards
Gerry
Keywords: Iceland, Basalt, Rock, Clouds, Pink, Needle 
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