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I’ve Circled Iceland 3 Times, Here Are My 28 Favorite Pics That Capture Its Beauty

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Two years ago I decided to finally take my driver's license, and as a treat when it'd be all done, I would move to Iceland. This month, I've been living on this little island for one year now. Having previously visited and fallen completely in love with nature, I knew that it wouldn't be possible to live here without a car.

So, after six months, I finally found the right fit and bought my first little four-wheel drive to explore this country properly. I've now circled Iceland three times, driven over 20 000 kilometers and experienced a whole lot of sightseeing. Throughout this period, I've come to discover that each side of this island is incredibly different, not only nature-wise but also weather-wise.

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Snæfellsnes. Finally met one of Iceland's tiny foxes.

Final score:

109points

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For example, driving from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón during springtime will let you experience all the four seasons in just a matter of hours. This can be quite daunting if you're not used to snowstorms combined with heavy wind, threatening to push you off the road. Though, as long as you lower the speed limit to walking pace, there is no need to worry and you'll find the extreme changes pretty amusing.

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Reykjavik (it's a bike path, so no need to worry about him). This is the Icelandic spring.

Final score:

82points

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Gljúfrafoss. Hot water cave, a different view.

Final score:

77points

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Anyway, this article is not about Icelandic driving conditions, but the Icelandic natural beauty. It's no wonder Instagram is packed with photos of this gorgeous country, as it's basically any photographer's heaven. Wherever you go, there is an amazing motif just around the corner. You'll come across places that don't look like they are from this planet, whether this be boiling mud pools, multicolored mountains, black beaches covered with ice chunks, or "just" thousands of breathtaking waterfalls.

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Ytri Tunga. Definition of puppy dog eyes.

Final score:

74points

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Somewhere in the south. Considered a weed by some, but they'll improve any photograph with their presence.

Final score:

73points

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I like to think that I've seen my fair share of Iceland during my one year here, but I know that there is so much more to discover. Currently, my favorite places are the lesser-known locations, though giving the growing popularity of this place, I'm sure they'll be generously visited sooner or later.

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2 of many Icelandic horses. Despite my dislike for the flies, they do look good on photo.

Final score:

66points

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Hraunfossar. A fraction of a gorgeous waterfall.

Final score:

62points

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So, I'm sharing a selection of my more preferred photos from my time here. It's difficult to make this crazy photogenic country justice on photo, but hopefully, I managed to capture at least a part of it. If anyone reading this considers visiting Iceland, then all I can say is do it! It's not cheap, but it's so worth it.

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Diamond beach. May not look like it, but this was an insane wave that managed to hit me all the way up to my waist.

Final score:

60points

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Snæfellsnes. Nighttime photography during the summer is my favorite time of the year here.

Final score:

57points

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Snæfellsnes. This little one was completely nonchalant to my presence, only focusing on finding food.

Final score:

56points

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Kirkjufell. You've not had the full tourist experience when visiting Snæfellsnes, unless you photograph this mountain from this exact angle.

Final score:

54points

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Vestrahorn. A different perspective of this very famous mountain.

Final score:

53points

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Hvitserkur. During my stay here, I've come across more seals than any other animal.

Final score:

53points

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Grjótagjá. Hot water cave.

Final score:

53points

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Skógafoss. The power of this waterfall is so impressive, that I had to clean the lens of my camera after every shot.

Final score:

51points

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#16

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Reykjavik. Taken at 2 am.

Final score:

50points

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Westfjords. The popular puffin.

Final score:

49points

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Goðafoss. Another one of my more preferred waterfalls.

Final score:

49points

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Gljúfrafoss. Sometimes unplanned models will complete your photo.

Final score:

47points

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Háifoss. Probably one of my favorite waterfalls, with an impressive drop of 122 meters.

Final score:

44points

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Seljalandsfoss. Visit this very famous waterfall at 00:57am to actually get a photo without people in it.

Final score:

44points

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Reynisfjara. Another angle of this black sand beach, though this time during sunrise at 11 am.

Final score:

43points

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Arnarstapi. Probably one of the most photographed houses in Iceland.

Final score:

41points

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#24

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Strokkur. Smaller eruption.

Final score:

41points

#25

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Jökulsárlón. Incredible glacier lagoon filled with ice and seals.

Final score:

38points

#26

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Reynisfjara. Black sand beach colored back to a regular beach during sunset.

Final score:

34points

#27

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Stuðlagil. They couldn't have chosen a much better spot than this.

Final score:

32points

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Vestrahorn. The perk of the high winds here is the quick removal of clouds when they are unwanted.

Final score:

30points

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Withnail 5 years ago (edited)

Beautiful photos. I've always felt drawn to Iceland, almost like a primal urge. I haven't been able to go, but I hope to one day.

8points

Restless 5 years ago

Enjoyed your pictures so much, thank you

4points

Zaheen Muhammad 5 years ago

Beautiful landscapes and really good pictures

4points

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Withnail 5 years ago (edited)

Beautiful photos. I've always felt drawn to Iceland, almost like a primal urge. I haven't been able to go, but I hope to one day.

8points

Restless 5 years ago

Enjoyed your pictures so much, thank you

4points

Zaheen Muhammad 5 years ago

Beautiful landscapes and really good pictures

4points

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