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Imagine Iceland - A Cinematic Travel Video

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By Pete R., a solo traveler, travel blogger, and photographer with over 11+ years of experience.

Video Description:

It has always been a dream of mine to travel around Iceland, and in 2022, I finally made it happen with a 10-day road trip around the incredible Iceland Ring Road.

From waterfalls to glaciers to geothermal pools, it was one of the best road trips we've ever taken. We started from Reykjavík, drove around the Golden Circle, continued to the Southern Coast, and ended up getting stuck in Hofn for 3 days due to strong winds (reaching speeds of 140 km/hr at one point) and road closures. We rushed our way through the east and north so that we could make it back to Reykjavík in time for our flight home. The trip was a whirlwind, both figuratively and literally.

After the trip, I went through all the footage (which there was so much of) and compiled it into this little travel video, showcasing what it is like to travel around Iceland.

I've seen quite a few inspirational travel videos from Iceland before, and I realized most of them consist of only aerial shots from drones. For my video, I wanted to change it up a little and show what it is actually like on the ground. I hope you will enjoy the video as much as I enjoyed making it! :)

Locations: Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, Southern Coast, Hofn, Seydisfjordur, Myvatn, Akureyri, Grundarfjörður

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Wondering what camera I am currently using? Here are all the camera gear I usually take with me when I am traveling:

Camera: Sony a7R V, the highest resolution full-frame camera out there, is my go-to camera when I travel. All of my recent photos and videos are all from this beast.
All-Around Travel Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.8 GM II lens is the lens I mounted on my camera the most. The lens covers most of the ranges I need for travel from wide to telephoto. If I have to take only one lens with me on my travel, it would be this lens.
Ultra-Wide Lens: Sony 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Lnes: An ultra-wide lens I often use to shoot expansive landscapes and capture massive architecture I stumble upon while traveling.
Telephoto Lens: Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM II lens is one of the most versatile lenses to have. It is great for picking out details in landscapes and capturing wildlife when combined with the Sony FE 2x teleconverter.
Portrait Lens: Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Lens is the most compact and lightweight 85mm F1.4 lens out there. It's sharp and produces stunning bokeh for subject separation, perfect for portraits and street photography.
Drone: DJI Mavic Mini 2, a perfect drone for those who travel light. It weighs less than 250g and smaller than an iPhone when folded and can capture 4K video as well as 12 megapixels RAW photos. More than enough for its size.
Bag: Langly Alpha Globetrotter is a camera bag I use to carry all these lenses as well as other essentials when I'm traveling.

Want to create a travel video of your own? Be sure to check out my 10 Practical Tips For Making A Great Travel Video as well as A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Make A Travel Video.

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