I’m not sure how to pronounce, or even spell, Thingvellir (Þingvellir), but it is a beautiful, peaceful place smack in the middle of nowhere. A snowstorm had just passed through the morning I went, and the combination of scattered clouds and snow covered scenery made for easy picture taking.
It was during the editing of these photos that I discovered the ‘sunlight’ filter that is part of the Nik Collection (also makers of the indispensable Snapseed iPhone photo editing app). It applies light into the shadows, helping make the image softer, without taking away sharpness. A simple effect, but highly effective. It is especially beautiful when applied to portraits.
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