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D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
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Hi everyone
As a professional Landscape Photographer (http://www.stefanforster.com) you always have to do things that no other photographers have done before; so I decided to buy a Sea Kayak and explore the remotest coasts of South- and West-Greenland on my own.
For this expedition I used two Nikon D800E with the following lenses:
- Nikkor 16-35 F4 G VR
- Nikkor 24-120 F4 VR (very universal for this expedition)
- Nikkor 70-200 F2.8 VR II
- 1.4x Converter
The first problem I had at the check-in desk in Switzerland where I had to pay f... 2500 Euro excess baggage for the kayak and the whole camera gear. On all of my about 60 flights per year the've never checked the weight of my carry-on baggage but on this they did :/
Well, after I arrived in Greenland I built up my kayak and immediately put out to sea. On the following two weeks I experienced incredible things. The Nikon D800E survived the harshest weather conditions and even huge water splashes could not affect them. Finally, both cameras and even me had luckily survived this expedition
First day at the southcoast of Greenland - Water temperature +1 Degrees Celsius - D800E - 16-35 F4
Because of my disrespectful way I almost lost my life two times... As a photographer I always wanted to get close to the icebergs. As you can imagine, icebergs can collapse or roll over without warning. So I was always a few meters away from the icebergs while some of them collapsed. BUT due to this fact I could make never seen photographs of wonderful Greenlandic icebergs.
Have fun watching the pictures; more on my website - http://www.stefanforster.com
Best regards and photographic greetings
Stefan
I hope you enjoyed viewing some of my photographs. Next year I'll explore the Mount Everest area, the island La Réunion, the Seychelles, and many more. If I've time I certainly will inform you guys... Stay informed with facebook - http://www.facebook.com/StefanForsterPhotography
D800E - in the last few month I made over 50'000 pictures with my D800E's and I never had any problems; so I can recommend this camera even for extreme usage.
Very rare white polar fox - D800E - 70-200 F2.8 + 1.4 TC
D800E - 16-35 F4
D800E - ISO 800 - 16-35 F4 @F4 - 10 Sec
D800E - 24-120 F4
D800E - 24-120
D800E - 16-35 F4
D800E - 24-120 F4
D800E - 16-35 F4
D800E - 16-35 F4
D800E - 24-120 F4
D800E - 16-35 F4
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Re: D800E - Extrem operation in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Some nice images.
KarlT
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Re: D800E - Extrem operation in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to Karl H. Timmerman M.A.J.D.,
7 months ago
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Karl H. Timmerman M.A.J.D. wrote:
Some nice images.
Good understatement.
KarlT
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Lovely photos. That little chap looks bored, maybe you want to improve your small talk? Lovely photo of him/her.
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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One of the few posts worthy of a photography board (gear or otherwise), I've seen in a while.
Thanks!
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Wonderful!
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Just WOW, those really deserve the WOW!
Especially like the 'sleeping giant' white ice and the 'fox'.
Thanks for sharing. Nice that you pros share your images and take the time to post on these forums that evem hobbyists like me can comment.
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.....Just from an amateur......''Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy.”
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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This is beautiful stuff indeed!
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Thank you...
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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...for these wonderful images and for the story.
Which company did you fly with? I mean, if you paid that much then your hand luggage must have been very heavy... or the company was a "low price" company, charging nothing for the ticket but for everything else a lot.
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Re: Thank you...
In reply to olyflyer,
7 months ago
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olyflyer wrote:
...for these wonderful images and for the story.
Which company did you fly with? I mean, if you paid that much then your hand luggage must have been very heavy... or the company was a "low price" company, charging nothing for the ticket but for everything else a lot.
Thank you too...
I flew with Air Greenland. The Problem was the weight of the Kayak. I had to pay 25 Kilos extra for the Feathercraft Kayak and the 22 Kg for the Cameragear - so all together 47 Kilos extra baggage. The travel agency told me that the Kayak will be declared as a sport equipment. But the lady of Air Greenland Check-in did not think so. Bad for me - good for them
Have a great day...
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Great shots, especially enjoyed the wide angle icebergs.
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Regards,
Ovidiu
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to omoise,
7 months ago
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I have to say these are great, did you use your tripod for a lot of these?
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to omoise,
7 months ago
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Damn, where's the bow down and worship smiley when you need it........
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Neil C
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Amazing shots! Just a refreshment for our forum. Thank you for sharing. (Your website is fantastic too...)
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BobYIL
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Absolutely stunning
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Worthy of a National Geographic spread.
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Absolutely superb images! Must have been a trip of a lifetime!
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Spectacular
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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What a passion for photography. You put your own life on the line other there.
Irreplaceable memories - thank you for sharing some of there
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Thierry
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Re: Spectacular
In reply to TOF guy,
7 months ago
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Major WOW! on the photos and congratulations!!!
Bruce
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Keep the fun real.
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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WOW! Very nice pics. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to stefanforster,
7 months ago
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Such wonderful set. Your work is reminiscence of Galen Powell in my mind.
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Re: D800E - Extrem usage in Greenland - Gallery
In reply to caspianm,
7 months ago
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caspianm wrote:
Such wonderful set. Your work is reminiscence of Galen Powell in my mind.
That is Galen Rowell.
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