This last week was quite amazing to get out of the country and reflect on how lucky I am to have such a dream job. It's a dream job that lends to dreaming and doing. I've dreamed of going to Iceland for a few years now. I've seen many amazing images from there and heard so many amazing things. What's great about being a photographer is having the availability and time to do the things that I love to do, as in travel and take photos. Great for turning vacation trips into business trips.
Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries I've been to. It's so bizarre from the lava rocks to the icebergs.
Check out the photo story:
http://www.nickonken.com/Stories/IcelandRingRoad/
I definitely recommend taking a trip there. It's much more feasible to go since their economy crashed it was a bit more feasible to make happen. Prices are pretty comparable to New York cost of living. Gas was a bit out of control at about $5.85/gallon but that's normal for Europe. Before the economy crashed, it cost 2.5 times more than it does now. Icelantic people are super nice and friendly as well.
As always, your images are incredible. It looks like an amazing country.
Posted by: Matthew Dutile | September 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Truly amazing shots!
Please blog more, Nick ... :)))
Posted by: Chris | September 26, 2009 at 03:30 PM
how awesome to see this beautiful country through your skillful hands and creative eyes... every image captivating and incredible.
Posted by: stephanie mcbride | September 26, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Beautiful photos Nick! Looking forward to your book on travel photography!
Posted by: Patrick | September 27, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Unreal photographs. I've had my heart set on going to Iceland for years. Ever since I did a design project of Icelandic travel in college, I fell in love. It's really great to see your take on the country through your images. I guess I will have to do as you say, dream and do!
Posted by: Brett Arthur | September 27, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Beautiful scenery! Stunning photographs! Did you shoot any film on this trip? Or did the DSLR dominate?
Posted by: Brandon Wright | September 28, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Your awesome, warm, photo-journ style does this country justice. Such a great place.
Posted by: Kallie | September 28, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Really nice work. I really like the warm feel of your photographs. You captured the exact feeling a photograph should emit...You made me want to be there in that moment. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Josh Letchworth | September 29, 2009 at 12:31 PM
So nice and good posting. i liked it. keep going. :)
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Posted by: Nick Matyas | January 12, 2010 at 03:34 PM