Getting Amazing Photos of the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in Geiranger
With so many amazing things to photograph in Norway, it can often be hard to choose which one to visit first. Although the majority of the people that visit Norway in winter tend to want to head up north to Tromsø to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, however, a trip down south to visit the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in Geirangerfjord shouldn’t be overlooked.
If you decide not to pass up the opportunity to visit this natural wonder, then you should know these photography tips for how to capture the beauty of these waterfalls in the winter season.
Photo: Saksham Gangwar
Leave the Long Lens At Home
When shooting landscapes, especially ones as big as Norwegian fjords, it is always handy for a photographer to pack at least one telephoto lens. However, this is not going to be needed when shooting the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in winter.
This is because of the extreme lack of light that Norway experiences during the winter season. Although most places experience more darkness in the colder months, Norway has even less since it is so far north. Therefore, you may only be getting a few hours of sunlight every day, assuming that the weather is not cloudy, which it often is during the winter.
That is why you will need to have several lenses with you that perform well in low-light situations. The best options are lenses that are wide-angle and have a quick shutter speed. This is going to allow them to capture as much light as possible, which will help to make sure that your gorgeous photos of the waterfalls are not diminished by underexposure.
Photo: Jakob Owens
Bring a Collapsible Lightweight Tripod
The first rule of photographing something that is moving, such as a waterfall, is to always use a tripod. This is especially true since many photographers prefer to use a slightly longer exposure when shooting waterfalls. Therefore, the longer exposure means that small issues, such as a little bit of movement when holding the camera, are going to show up in the final result. Since it is going to be fairly cold in Norway during the winter, shaking is very likely to occur, so it is better to be safe than sorry.
However, at the same time, you do not want to have to hike around with a large eight or even ten-pound tripod on your back. Therefore, it is best to bring one that is both collapsible and lightweight to make it as easy on you as possible while still getting that stillness you want to capture in your photos.
Photo: Annie Spratt
Seven Sisters waterfall Geiranger - Shoot From Up High
When it comes to photographing the Seven Sisters Waterfalls, many people tend to try and snap a photo from one of the fjord cruises. While this can be a perfectly fine photo to have, the problem with getting a photograph from this angle is that it is often looking up at the waterfalls.
If done properly, this angle can render a picture that is nice enough. However, a much easier angle that is going to result in an even better photo is to get a picture of the waterfalls from a downward angle. This will allow you to avoid a dull grey sky above the waterfall, and will instead allow you to capture the vibrant blue fjord waters below.
Photo: Foto CH/ VisitNorway.com
When you pack your bags for your tour of Norway, don’t forget your camera! You’re not going to want to forget the spectacular sights you see. By following all of these photography tips, you should be able to capture a ton of truly astonishing photographs of the Seven Sisters Waterfalls in Geirangerfjord.