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An Atlantic puffin in grass.

The Best Locations in Iceland for Puffin Photography

By Arielle LokadóttirJune 18, 2025

Do you want to photograph puffins in Iceland but can’t decide which island to choose? I got you covered in this side-by-side comparison of the two most popular places in Iceland for puffins! Like many other places in Iceland, this scene was otherworldly. Long grass glowed golden in the midnight sun as I walked along…

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Discovering Puffins on Grimsey Island: A Photographer’s Dream

By Arielle LokadóttirMay 5, 2025

An unplanned journey to the remote Grimsey Island delivers more than I expected. I ascended the steep path with caution. My desire to go as north as possible urged me onward. The ground was slick with dew, but the sun promised warmth ahead. Cool air hit my skin as the sound of the ocean drew…

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Slowing down, sunsets, and living simply in Northern Iceland

By Arielle LokadóttirApril 17, 2025

Why the key to living well is living slowly and embracing the impermeance of it all. For the past month I have been residing in Northern Iceland as part of an art program. Iceland, unlike any other place I have ever been, has felt like my one true home. I have often said, it is…

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Photographing Arctic Foxes in Iceland’s Hornstrandir

By Arielle LokadóttirApril 7, 2025

The Hornstrandir Nature Preserve is located on the outskirts of the Arctic Circle in Iceland’s West Fjords Region. Tucked away from mainstream tourism, the West Fjords are an excellent destination for those seeking remote adventure and a connection with nature. With breathtaking scenery, Hornstrandir is an ideal location for photographing the elusive Arctic Fox and…

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Puffin Photography in Iceland: Tips, Techniques, and Nature Immersion

By Arielle LokadóttirAugust 12, 2024

The author has a deep passion for bird photography, particularly puffins in Iceland. They share their experiences of capturing these birds, including challenges and tips for photography. The author emphasizes the joy and therapy they find in nature photography, and their photos aim to tell stories and convey their love for the subject.

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