Coming back from Iceland with more than 5000 pictures, it took me a while to go through them all and reduce the list to my 15 favorites. Iceland is so beautiful it was easy to take good photos. Although because of the weather I was not alays able to caputre the majesty of the places, for example the waterfall of Gullfoss. I hope those 15 shots will inspire you to discover Iceland, they sure make me want to come back!
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1. The Sun Voyager
Why I love this photo
The reflection of the first rays of sun on the sculpture (Taken with: iPhone 5c)
The location behind
The sculpture of the sun voyager is located in Reykjavik near the water. It is one of the famous sights of the Icelandic capital. More info on the limited guide to Reykjavik post
2. Sigoldugljufur canyon
Why I love this photo
I think I was able to capture the depth of the scene and all its elements (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
This is the stunning Sigoldugljufur canyon, off the track of a 4WD road. It is worth the effort to get there! More info on the Sigoldugljufur canyon post
3. Fjallsarlon lagoon
Why I love this photo
Because I fell in love with the place (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
less know than Jokulsarlon, Fjallsarlon is another lagoon at the feet of a glacier. It is not always filled with icebergs, but I was very lucky! More info on the Fjallsarlon lagoon post
4. Vestrahorn
Why I love this photo
This is one of my most dramatic pictures. I did not have a wide angle for my 7D so I had to settle for the panoramic function of the iPhone and it did a good job! (Taken with: iPhone 5c)
The location behind
Vestrahorn is a mountain at the South East end of Iceland where steep cliffs meet a black sand beach. More info on the Vestrahorn Iceland post
5. Jokulsarlon lagoon
Why I love this photo
I think this shot almost look surreal (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
Jokulsarlon is a famous sight on the South Coast of Iceland. A glacier frees huge bleu, white and black icebergs in a lagoon. More info on the Jokulsarlon lagoon post
6. On Road 1, South Iceland
Why I love this photo
This was taken from a moving bus. I like the sense of scale given by the car and the feeling of mystery created by the clouds. (Taken with: Panasonic DMC-TZ40)
The location behind
On the Ring Road in South Iceland there is a section which is aligned with a glacier. If you are driving west it is spectacular. If you are driving east, do not forget to turn around! More info on the guide to South Iceland post
7. On Road F208 through Central Highlands
Why I love this photo
The vibrant green against the black... The pointy shapes of the mountains vs the laces of the river. (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
I have not found a name for this location. It is on F208 on the way to Landmannalaugar from the South. More info on the guide to driving F208 post
8. Icelandic horse
Why I love this photo
The tones are matching very well and I love the movement in the hair of the horse (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The information behind
Icelandic horses are pure, strong and majestic. You can find them everywhere in Iceland. More info on the Icelandic horses post
9. Kirkjufell and its waterfall
Why I love this photo
The drama of the sky, the movement of water. This is my first time using HDR. I might have been overboard with the merging but it is a good start 🙂 (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
Kirkjufell is the highlight of the Snaefellsnes peninsula and one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland. More info on the Kirkjufell post
10. Sunset at Godafoss
Why I love this photo
The soft yellow of the sun setting and the right tile with those photographers setting up and giving a sense of scale. (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
Godafoss is an elegang horse-shoe shaped waterfall in North Iceland, just next to Road 1. More info on the Godafoss waterfall post
11. Lake Myvatn pseudo-craters
Why I love this photo
I love the softness of this photo: the reflection of the clounds and the herbs at the foreground. It represents very well what I was feeling at the time. (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
The pseudo-craters (created by lava trapped under water) are located on the South of Lake Myvatn, in North Iceland. More info on the Myvatn pseudo-craters post
12. Dimmuborgir
Why I love this photo
I know my post-processing created a ghost shadown around the rock, but I still love it for its drama (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
Dimmuborgir is a lava field in North Iceland near lake Myvatn where you can walk amongst crazy pillars and lava rock formations. More info on the Dimmuborgir post
13. Heart of the Trollaskagi peninsula
Why I love this photo
The vibrant colors... The pointy shapes of the mountains vs the laces of the river (Taken with: iPhone 5c)
The location behind
I found this place by luck as I was driving through the heart of the Trollaskagi peninsula in North Iceland. More info on the Trollaskagi peninsula post
14. East coast of the Trollaskagi peninsula
Why I love this photo
I love the repetition of white spots from the field to the snow on the mountains. (Taken with: iPhone 5c)
The location behind
This was taken during my road trip around the stunning Trollaskagi peninsula North of Akureyri. More info on the Trollaskagi peninsula post
15. Jokulsarlon Beach
Why I love this photo
I was playing with ND filters and most photos are horrible. I like the softness feeling behind that one and the contrast of the dark iceberg versus the blue one (Taken with: Canon 7D)
The location behind
Jokulsarlon is a lagoon where icebergs are released from the glacier float towards the sea and get pusched back on the black sand beach. More info on the Jokulsarlon beach post
OK, I am finished congratulating myself, your turn 😉
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Which one is your favorite?
Love these pics! We just returned to Iceland and have pics of many of the same places, but none as good as these!
Claire!
What a beautiful pics! Number 6 is one of the most amazing pictures I’ve ever seen.
Best!
Thanks Diego!
Happy Travels