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Calculate ND filter exposure times for Iceland waterfalls, waves, and landscapes with Iceland-specific presets.
Calculated Exposure Time
67ms (1/15s)
Silky Waterfall
Classic smooth, silky waterfall effect
Motion Effect Scale
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Skogafoss Silky
Skogafoss Waterfall
Stand slightly to the side to avoid spray. Use f/8 for sharpness across the full width.
4.0 seconds
Silky waterfall
Jokulsarlon Glassy
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Shoot during golden hour. The icebergs remain sharp while water becomes mirror-like.
17.0 seconds
Smooth glassy water
Diamond Beach Waves
Diamond Beach
Time the wave wash. A 2-second exposure shows the ice moving with the receding wave.
2.0 seconds
Wave wash
Dettifoss Power
Dettifoss Waterfall
Europe's most powerful waterfall. Use a rain cover — spray is intense. East viewpoint is usually less crowded.
8.0 seconds
Silky waterfall
Midnight Sun Landscape
Any open landscape, June-July
The midnight sun is bright enough to need ND1024. Clouds become streaks at 8 seconds.
8.0 seconds
Smooth water/clouds
Seljalandsfoss Walk-Behind
Seljalandsfoss
Walking behind the waterfall gives a unique frame. Pack your lens in a bag when moving through the spray zone.
500ms (1/2s)
Slight motion blur
Reynisfjara Wave Wash
Reynisfjara Black Beach
DANGER: sneaker waves. Stay 30m from water. A 60-second exposure turns the Atlantic into silk.
1 minute
Smooth glassy water
Kirkjufell Reflection
Kirkjufell Mountain, Snaefellsnes
The classic Iceland shot. Use the foreground waterfall as a frame. Early morning light hits the east face.
2.0 seconds
Silky waterfall
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