Iceland or Faroe Islands - photography trip?

4 years 4 months ago #670391 by Alex
Let me get your opinion on something.  For a 2020 trip, I'm on the fence between these locations.  I was originally planning on heading to Iceland, however noticed that the Faroe Islands have some really interesting coast lines.  

I was thinking towards Feb or March when the Northern lights are out.  Technically it would be in Feb as that is on the back end of the optimum Northern light window for this area. 

Just would like to get your thoughts, your opinion.  Which island would you go to?  

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4 years 4 months ago #670396 by Nikon Shooter
I would go for the Faroe Island — just because I haven't
there yet. In any case don't underestimate the spectacu-
lar nature of these destinations and take wide and long
lenses too!

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 4 months ago #670397 by Peter P
Faroe Islands or Ireland for 2020 for me.  Both have those cliffs you are referencing.   

So, my vote is Faroe Islands. 


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4 years 4 months ago #670402 by garyrhook
The British Isles have amazing coasts. Just sayin'.

That said, the Faroe Islands would be my choice. Based on a quick google for images...


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4 years 4 months ago #670403 by effron
Faroes or Shetlands....

Why so serious?
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4 years 4 months ago #670418 by Overread
I just Googled Shetlands, WOW.  Never even heard of that island.  I've just added that one to my bucket list.

Have you been there?  


Alex out of Iceland or Faroe Islands - Faroe Islands all the way.  I don't think the Northern Lights will be as bright as in Iceland though.  Weren't you in Norway this year for the Northern Lights?  


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4 years 4 months ago #670435 by Conner
For me, my vote is Iceland all the way.  I've wanted to go there since 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' came out.  


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4 years 4 months ago #670459 by Chester Foster
Go with Faroe Islands, that will be someplace pretty slick.  Those coast lines are something! 


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4 years 4 months ago #670469 by Stanly
Iceland, much more to see

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4 years 4 months ago #670557 by Carry
When are you looking to go? How accessible is Faroe Islands during winter months?  All the photos I see are with no snow there.  Just saying, you might want to consider how easy it is to get around. 


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4 years 4 months ago #670593 by ThatNikonGuy
I gotta say Iceland on this one.   For me, you get more options of things to shoot.  


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4 years 4 months ago #670685 by Roy Wilson
+1 have fun Alex

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4 years 4 months ago #670687 by garyrhook
You mention February for your timeframe, but I'll add here that the Faroe Islands will be closed for maintenance a few days in April:

https://www.visitfaroeislands.com/closed/


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4 years 3 months ago #670905 by Shadowfixer1
Faroe Islands before it becomes over run like Iceland is now.
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4 years 3 months ago #670911 by Alex
Well it looks like Faroe Islands will be it.  I've been looking at some of the photos and WOW.  This place looks amazing.  Gary, weren't you just in Ireland?  The high cliffs here remind me a bit of some of the high cliffs in Ireland.  

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