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Stefan ForsterStefan, a renowned Swiss photographer in Europe, has tirelessly explored many lands around the world, creating films and photographs celebrating the beauty of nature. Countless trips have taken Stefan to Australia, Tasmania, Tibet, Antarctica, North America, Greenland, Indonesia, the Caribbean, Namibia, New Zealand, and Micronesia, along with many European countries. But his connection to Iceland remains something sacred and unique, something that blossomed from the very first day he set foot there and continues to smolder to this day. He has visited the island countless times and continues to return for his films and landscape photographs.
In the past, people could fully immerse themselves in natural landscapes, but now, many tourist attractions are overcrowded, making even taking unique photos difficult, let alone filming the scenery. Of course, there are still many less crowded, more remote locations to explore, but the challenge lies in capturing captivating scenes while ensuring personal safety from risks and dangers. For example, when photographing ice and snow, even though Stefan could get close to an iceberg or paddle out into the middle of a glacier in a kayak, he would still face significant danger if the ice suddenly broke and fell into the water, or if the ice spun due to changes in gravity during melting. In such cases, the photographer would only survive for a few minutes in the freezing water.
After the filming was completedlava flowAfter a visit to the summit of a volcano in the Geldingadalir Valley in April of this year, Stefan Forster returned to Iceland, equipped with DJI's new Mavic 3 Cine (M3C). Stefan was one of the first to test the beta version of this drone, and he shared that he was very pleased with the M3C's performance. He filmed two clips in Apple ProRes 422 HQ format, each with a 1-Terrabyte SSD – a key feature of the Mavic 3 Cine compared to the standard version – and combined them into a compilation of breathtaking Icelandic scenery. Most importantly, for Stefan, this drone made exploring remote locations much easier.
A familiar hallmark of Stefan Forster's films is his constant search for spectacular nature and perfect lighting. Icebergs; streams flowing over volcanic rocks; towering waterfalls cascading down sheer cliffs, creating a white spray; green and brown mountains with snow-capped peaks; sprawling, vibrant fields... The entirety of Iceland's beautiful natural landscape is encapsulated in less than five minutes of film, yet it's enough to overwhelm viewers with the grandeur and wonder of this land.
