Geothermal Pool

Weekly Challenge

Signs of Heat
8/9/26 - 8/15/26
Critique Style: Standard

The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.

Feedback Focus: Artistic + Technical

About This Image

Taken in Iceland about 11 years ago. This is a geothermal pool near Geysir In the central part of the country. This is a small pool. I was not to find any other people looking because they were so busy main Large geyser. The major attract at the. Location.

Feedback Requested

Anything that helps me as a photographer improve my skills

Technical Details

Camera: NIKON D750
Lens: 17.0-35.0 mm f/2.8
Focal length: 17mm
Shutter speed: 1/400s
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 62

I think, I would do the same, I would choose the less crowded place. Obviously the pool is the key object in this image. I wasn’t there so it’s hard to say but I would probably try to get closer and position my camera at a spot allowing show more of the pool’s interior.

David I really like this one, it has a very effective composition to my eye. I’m with you on avoiding the people!

Unfortunately, getting closer is not an option around these geothermal areas. First of all, it is dangerous and second of all everything is pretty well demarked as to where you can go. So yes, I could’ve changed things and post processing. But for me, I was trying for the big picture.

David: What struck me about this comp was that even the clouds seem to be emanating from the pool. A great POV and a very pleasing comp and capture. >=))>