Iceland was, simply put, everything that I hoped it would be. Glaciers, waterfalls and aurora.
Things didn’t start off too well. We began our trip by travelling east to Stokksnes beach where I hped to get some wonderful views of Vestrahorn but for the entire time we spent there, the whole area was covered in low cloud and mist that completely obliterated any potential views.
The poor visibility was only in the east, and as we travelled around, we were treated to what seemed like an endless display of awesome spectacle.
From Fjallsjokull glacier, snaking through the mountains to the unreal beauty of Svartifoss waterfall the sights kept coming
Some places, like Lomagnupur mountain, didn’t seem to offer much when we were initially planning our trip, but to see these places ‘in the flesh’, was something quite impressive indeed.
Even the roads winding through the ever-changing landscapes made for some great photographic subjects and when I had the chance to use my drone, some of the vistas really opened up.
Of course, we visited many of the classic spots – I mean, why else visit the place? And if crowds could be avoided, the bit hitters didn’t fail to provide great images.
We continued on our journey back west, through Vik and on towards Reykjavik and still the beaytiful views kept coming
Iceland is a beautiful place, with immense vistas and dramatic mountains. From the majestic beauty of its waterfalls, like Bruarfoss, to the calm serenity of places like Hvalsneskirkja church (at least it’s calm when an icy wind isn’t blasting across the place), Iceland is a place that every photographer should visit at least once.
I for one can’t wait to return.
