by Match
on September 28, 2012
This morning, I stopped at Geysir. Every 8-10 minutes, the Stokkur geysir erupts. There were a handful of people waiting to see the event. The geysir starts to heave before spraying water into the air.
Stokkur Geysir, About To Erupt
The eruption looks really interesting, with super-heated steam surging below the surface of the water. Soon the water sprays into the air.
Stokkur Geysir, Erupting
Later, I stopped at Pingvellir, which was the site of the original parliament in Iceland that was established in the year 932.
Pingvellir, Autumn Colors
Finally I reached my destination at Borgarnes. After checking in to the hostel, I waited for the sun to setting, catching the volcanic cliffs across the bay from Borgarnes.
Sun Setting At Borgarnes
Enjoy.
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by Match
on September 28, 2012
I made some video footage at Gullfoss that might give some indication of the power of the waterfalls.
Video made with my iPhone.
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by Match
on September 27, 2012
Heading out from Vik, I made my way towards Laugarvatn. At Skogafoss, I made a repeated stop to make some photographs of the falls. This time, half way up.
Skogafoss Waterfalls
After checking into the hostel, I made my way to Gullfoss. These are really amazing multi tiered waterfalls that appear to disappear into a canyon!
Gullfoss
The lower falls take a massive tumble down into the gorge below, releasing a huge cloud of water vapor and spray.
Gullfoss, Lower Falls
Light was falling rapidly and dinner was calling. On the way back to the hostel, after passing through Geysir, the setting rays of the sun grazed the distant hills. I managed this one image of farm buildings in front of the distant hills.
Geysir, Setting Sun
The setting sun was magical. Reflection off the low clouds, the sun gave a magenta sheen to the wet road surface.
Sunset Road At The End Of The Day
That really made my day!
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by Match
on September 26, 2012
Returning to Vik. Passed this farmhouse near the Skaftafell National Park.
Farmhouse Near Skaftafell
After arriving at Vik, made a trip near Dyrholaey to view the sun setting.
Sunset At Dyrholaey
Followed by the moonrise.
Moonrise Near Dyrholaey
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by Match
on September 26, 2012
Meander in lagoon at low tide.
Lagoon At Vagnasstadir
Abandoned farm buildings along road to Hofn.
Abandoned Farm Buildings, Iceland
Finally, this iceberg washed up on the beach.
Iceberg On Beach, Jokulsarlon
About 12 inches in size!
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by Match
on September 25, 2012
Leaving Vik, I headed to Dyrholaey, a few kilometers away. The wind was really pumping here, as can be seen from the waves.
Dyrholaey
Heading east, the road crosses a plain of volcanic boulders. Among the moss covered landscape, I found a bush adorned with autumn foliage.
Volcanic Boulders, Moss And Autumn Colors
At Holmur, where there are rolling hillsides covered with long grasses, I turned into a farm road.
Farm Road, Iceland
Close by, the main road crosses this river.
River Flowing Through Farmland
Traveling on… The main road passes very close to these waterfalls.
Waterfall Along Roadside, Iceland
There are many waterfalls in Iceland. In the image below, there are at least two waterfalls tumbling over the cliffs behind the farm house.
Farm Overlooking River
This same river valley has grasses that contrast nicely again the black volcanic sands.
Riverside Grasses In Autumn Colors
Finally I reached Jokulsarlon, where the glacier flows into a lagoon. The glacier is in the background under heavy cloud in the background. The icebergs are mainly pale blue in color. However, as the glacier flows, it picks up black volcanic sands that result in black stripes in the ice.
Icebergs At Jokulsarlon
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by Match
on September 24, 2012
Leaving Reykyavik, I stopped at the geothermal power generating station for a tour.
Hydrothermal Cooling Towers
Iceland is volcanic by nature, with boulders covered by bright green moss.
Volcanic Rock And Moss
Along the roadside, the grasses and bushes were in their autumn colors.
Autumn Colors Along Roadside
Iceland has thousands of waterfalls. Many are a short trip from the main circle route.
Skogafoss, Waterfalls
Finally, I arrived at Vik at the end of a busy day.
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by Match
on September 22, 2012
This morning I arrived in a rain-soaked Reykyavik for a vacation in Iceland. It was a welcome change to see rain after several weeks of dry weather in Colorado. After arriving in the city, I checked into the hostel that is located near the harbor. Soon afterwards, I took a walk around the city center. At the harbor, I encountered this rain soaked bench.
Wet Harbor Bench, Reykyavik
Reykyavik has many colorful houses. I waited for lady pushing pram with her baby to enter the scene, to complete the composition.
Mother And Orange House
Further along the street, this bar window had a line of six identical figurines lined up along the ledge.
Six Figurines
Along one street were several bicycle racks. The incomplete reflection of the wheel in the puddle made this image for me!
Bicycle Reflection, Reykyavik
In the harbor area, I encountered another bright red bicycle. This bike was part of the advertisement for a bike rental business located in the harbor.
Red Bicycle, Reykyavik Harbor
There a many bright colorful murals in Reykyavik. This chicken was just waiting to be captured!
Reykyavik Chicken Mural
That’s all from Iceland for now.
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