Reynisdrangar
Together with the Diamond Beach at Jökulsárlón and the DC3 crash site at Sólheimasandur, the basalt sea stacks of Reynisdrangar make up three of the most popular landscape photography hot spots of Iceland’s south coast.
Surrounded by two black sand beaches the iconic formations are perfect for sunrise and sunset photographs from September through to April but are highly photogenic at any time of the year. Iconic locations mean you’ll be sharing the beach with many photographers but most stick to the typical composition and tend to congregate around the cave area on Reynisfjara Beach.
If you’re looking for a different composition which includes some foreground water you can edge closer to the waves. You’ll definitely need high wellington boots or in my case a good pair of chest-high fishing waders but be warned - the crashing waves are infamously lethal and unpredictable. If you feel brave enough to even get reasonably close you must keep one eye on them and expect the one rogue wave that crashes much closer.
Print size
Three sizes are available to buy online - A3, A2 and A1. The denoted size represents the size of the paper used and includes a 1/2" unprinted border.
Paper quality
I use only the best quality Fujifilm Photo Rag 300gsm paper which has a matt finish with a smooth texture.
An example of how beautiful this image can look when framed.
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About Robert Rhead
Robert Rhead is a English landscape photographer, UX/UI designer, web developer and graphic designer. He currently holds the LRPS certificate from the Royal Photographic Society, has won English and international photography awards and has featured in various high-profile photography and lifestyle magazines.