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13 Stunning Images Of Iceland
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13 Stunning Images Of Iceland

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For me, visiting Iceland was two things: a near-death experience and discovering one of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever seen. Why near-death? Because we got caught up in two very dangerous storms. And still, I would go back in a heartbeat. Just have a look at the pictures and you’ll understand.

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    Icelandic Road

    The most intense storm that I’ve ever witnessed had stopped and we stopped on the side of the road to catch our breath – complete silence. No one and nothing but the nature was there, it was almost frightening.

    Oxararfoss

    Is one of the many, many waterfalls in Iceland and is situated on a tectonic-plate boundary where Europe and North America are tearing away from each other.

    The Blue Lagoon

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    A must see! We got there just before the sunrise and watched it come up while enjoying the warm water.

    Glacial Ice / Fjallsarlon

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    The color, shape and texture of this ice is quite fascinating. By the way, it takes 100 years for snow to turn to glacial ice.

    The Black Sand Beach

    Hauntingly beautiful and dangerous because of the unpredictable waves, which can pull you into the cold water. I still remember the sound of the black pebbles rumbling because of the waves.

    Moss Covered Lava Field

    First of all: no moss was harmed during our “photo shoot”! There was a path up to that place where my boyfriend is standing. Icelanders take their moss very seriously and so should you, it’s very easily damaged and takes a long while to recover.

    Fjallsarlon

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    Is a glacier lagoon, smaller than the notorious “Jokulsarlon”, but definitely worth a visit!

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    Bjarnarfoss, Snaefellsnes

    Can you spot that waterfall, that doesn’t quite fall because of the wind? That’s the Bjarnarfoss, by the way “foss” stands for waterfall in Icelandic.

    Lomagnupur Mountain

    Photographing this mountain was a spontaneous action (“stop the car, cause I need to take a picture of this reflection” kind of act), little did I know back then, that this mountain (located in South Iceland) is one of the most photographed in Iceland.

    Atlantic Sunset

    Picture taken in Reykjavik, facing the Atlantic Ocean.

    Reflection / Fjallsarlon

    I could’ve spent hours or maybe even days taking pictures of this place. Plus, the Fjallsarlon is much quieter, because many tourists don’t know about it.

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    Black Field

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    That is our car and no, it’s not off road. While driving on this road, all you can see for kilometres is black. It’s fascinating but also kind of creepy.

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    I’m a photographer based in Vienna :)

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    I’m a photographer based in Vienna :)

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    Nancy E
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love photos of Iceland , &, drone coverage of it , too. I never knew that about their love of moss . it must not be the parasitic kind .

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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! Before traveling to Iceland, I did lots of research and this came up pretty often and then some locals confirmed it too. Icelanders love their moss :D

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    Nancy E
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love photos of Iceland , &, drone coverage of it , too. I never knew that about their love of moss . it must not be the parasitic kind .

    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you! Before traveling to Iceland, I did lots of research and this came up pretty often and then some locals confirmed it too. Icelanders love their moss :D

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