Seljalandsfoss, South Iceland

 Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249. The waterfall drops 60 m and is part of the Seljalands River that has its origin in the volcano glacier Eyjafjallajökull.  We made it to Seljalandsfoss in the evening on 10.09.2018 and we returned to Hella to put up a night.

My set up here is mainly my α7RIII with the SEL1635GM and Laowa 12mm lenses (interchangeably), with NiSi CPL and NiSi ND8 filters. Thanks to the nano coating of the NiSi filters, i didn't have much problem wiping off the water mist on the filter. Just be careful when doing that.

Something interesting to note is that Seljalandsfoss is a unique waterfall, and probably the most well known, in Iceland.  You can walk behind it to experience the up close and personal water spray.  Of course photographing the waterfall behind it was quite challenging, given the strong wind in Iceland.  You can get one of those rain covers for your camera to use here.  

Tips for visiting Seljalandsfoss

• There is a large parking lot that is free to use.  In peak season it can get pretty crowded, but just be safe and you shouldn’t have issues parking along the side of the outlet roads if the parking lot is full. 
• Plan for at least half an hour at the falls, probably an hour or a little more if you plan to go to the small hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall as well.
• The pathway and rocks behind the falls are wet and slippery, so wear good footwear and be careful as you walk.
• If you walk behind the falls—and honestly anywhere near it—you will almost certainly get wet from the mist spray.  I highly recommend wearing waterproof pants and a jacket, and if you’re planning to use your phone or any cameras, make sure they are appropriately protected from the water.  
• Sunset is the best time to photograph the falls from behind (as it’s west-facing), with the golden light coming in.  You can visit the waterfall at whatever time is best for you to get the shots you want. 
• You need to use your widest wide angle lens to get the awesome behind-the-falls shot.  I used the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 lens with my SONY A7RIII here.

Tips on what to wear:

• Shoes – You have to wear a hiking shoe that is waterproof. The path going to the back of the waterfall is rocky and slippery. Please make sure that your shoe has grip so that you don't slip and fell down with your expensive photography gear.
• Jacket – You can wear your waterproof and hooded jacket. Depending on season, you may wear the windbreaker type jacket, but make sure you have thick sweater inside since it can get pretty cold there. A poncho would be nice to keep you totally dry from the waterfall spray mists. 
• Pants - Wear the outdoor type which which is water repellent or waterproof. These pants are light weight and easy to dry. I use them a lot while in Iceland, no matter rain or shine, cold or warm.
• Gloves - Use the waterproof gloves, normally used when skiing or playing with the snow.  The low temps there can be bitingly cold and your fingers will be the first to feel it.

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