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The lighthouse in Kálfshamarsvík on Skagaströnd is surrounded by great basalt columns and interesting rock formations. This is shot just before sunest, having the sun lighting up the basalt slighly.
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A couple of times in Iceland my weather luck was good - the sun coming out as I arrived at a destination. This happened at Svartifoss just as I left. It looks completely different in the sun.
Winter scene at Reynisfjara near Vík in south Iceland. Normally this scene is very dark with all the black lava sand and dark rock in the cliffs. This time of year it was all different with white dominant colors in the sky, in the snow on the mountains and in the waves of the sea.
Also in winter the rivers get much smaller. It helped here as normally there is a river between where I stood and the rock pinnacle. With cliffs just behind me this exact spot is hard to reach when the river is there.
The cliff is called Arnarklettur which means Eagles Pinnacle. I dont think there is an eagle living in it anymore but there might have been ages ago.
Dramatic columnar basalt cliffs rise sharply from the turquoise Atlantic, their dark, geometric faces battered by crashing waves. The stark contrast of black rock, vivid sea, and endless blue sky captures the raw, untamed beauty of Iceland’s rugged coastline.
It took me three attempts to photograph the Northern Lights at Kálfshamarvíkurviti. The first night there were too many cirrus clouds, and the second night there were no Northern Lights at all. Finally, on the third night, everything came together perfectly, and the lights danced for me above the lighthouse and basalt columns.
A wider and quieter perspective on the breathtaking basalt formations of the Hexagon Pool in the Golan Heights.
This angle reveals the flow, rhythm, and beauty shaped by volcanic forces — and softened by time.
Bombo Quarry Headland is one of the most recognised landmarks in and around Kiama.
It is very popular for photography, particular at sunrise, so I could not miss it when we traveled along the coast.
However, I have mixed feelings about this place. The unusual shape of the cape is the result of many years of basalt quarrying. So for me, this is a place where I can see the destructive results of human intervention - all those broken columns and all that remains of an interesting geological object. Of course, I don't blame people for the industrial activities that have taken place in recent centuries... It's just a "mixed feeling", and it was hot, midday without clouds, the sun was too bright for photography :)
History:
The distinct hexagonal columns formed 270 million years ago when hot lava erupted onto the Earth's surface at a temperature of about 1200 degrees Celsius with rapid cooling. (igneous rock).
European settlers identified the potential in Kiama's basalt deposits rich in magnesium and iron, and constructed quarries, basalt mining began in 1880. This cubed basalt was used to fill the roadways between the tracks on tram and train lines, and also were crushed down to produce "blue metal".
The Bombo Quarry was closed during the Depression years, but was re-opened in 1937. It stayed open until 1941, then closed again until 1944, when it re-opened for a short period one last time.
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Мыс Бомбо — геологический объект в NSW, одна из самых узнаваемых достопримечательностей, популярная у фотографов. Однако у меня смешанные чувства по поводу этого места. Необычная форма мыса является результатом многолетней добычи базальта. Так что для меня это место, где я могу увидеть разрушительный результат вмешательства человека - все эти сломанные колонны и все, что осталось от уникального геологического объекта. Конечно, я не виню людей за промышленную деятельность, имевшую место в последние столетия... Просто "чувство смешанное", к тому же было жарко, полдень без облаков, солнце слишком яркое для фотографии.
New Eddystone Rock sits in the middle of the Behm Channel, the entrance to Misty Fjord National Monument in Southeast Alaska. It is a basalt column, volcanic in nature, as it was a vent for one of the five volcanoes in this region. It was named after the Eddystone Lighthouse in England by Captain George Vancouver when he explored this coastline in 1791-1795.
Arnarstapi, Iceland
Half-human, half-troll, Bardur Snaefellsas, is known as the area’s guardian spirit. He is represented at the entrance to the village in the form of a life-sized sculpture created by artist Ragnar Kjartansson. In Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, Arnarstapi is the last stop the characters make before entering into the depths of the mystical Snaefellsjokull glaci
Svartifoss 1 (2016-06-23 11:01)
Svartifoss is probably my favorite waterfall in Iceland so far. And on an island where it seems like there are more waterfalls than people, that's really saying something. Svartifoss (Black Falls) is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park. It is a breathtaking waterfall, 12 meters high, with black columnar basalt formations which beautifully frame the waterfall and give it its name, Black Fall. Nikon D610/Nikkor 28-300mm. 2.5s f//8 ISO 100.
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I had this shot as my screensaver, and really came to appreciate this waterfall. In the lava rock, this waterfall had cut its way into the hill. You can't see the start or the end of the waterfall that easily, but you can see this little pool that has formed. I also really like the little flowers on the green hill.
My daughter and I met up about halfway between our homes on Sunday for lunch and to take photos . Neither of us had been to Fingal Head before but it was a beautiful and interesting spot. Most of our attention was focused on the basalt columns of the headland.
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Svartifoss waterfall is one of Skaftafell's best known attractions, mainly for the basalt column walls that flank it. It is around 20m high. [from Wikipedia]
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Arnarstapi or Stapi is a small fishing village at the foot of Mt. Stapafell between Hellnar village and Breiðavík farms on the southern side of Snæfellsnes, Iceland. A short walk past the Bárður Snæfellsnes statue (see the two previous shots) is this incredibly dramatic coastline - definitely worth visiting.
Basalt column formations estimated up to 60 feet (18m) in height and average 2 feet (.61 m) in diameter.
There is a trail that leads to the top. See next photo of the column shapes at the top.
A polarizing filter was used since this photo was taken in the afternoon during our hike.
Love these natural formations. So incredibly neat.
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Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Giant's Causeway is an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption (around 50 to 60 million years ago). Most of the columns are hexagonal, although there are also some with four, five, seven or eight sides. The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high, and the solidified lava in the cliffs is 28 metres (92 ft) thick in places.
Aldeyjarfoss is one of Iceland's most spectacular and photogenic waterfall. It flows with impressive power through a massive layer of basalt columns eroded by its endless impetus. Contemplating the beauty of Aldeyjarfoss transmits mixed feelings ranging from a deep sense of respect to anxiety.
Probably this is the best long-exposure of a waterfall I was able to capture with my 10-stops ND filter during my trip in Iceland. Indeed the radially distributed water stream looks gorgeous since it has kept its structure without smoothing out excessively. In addition I have used a 3 stop hard-edge GND to mask the sky and compensate the dynamic range with respect to the water basin.
Press "L" to see it large on black.
An oldie I stumbled upon while cleaning up my hard drive. Aldeyjarfoss, one of the lesser known waterfalls in Iceland, features some pretty wicked basalt columns.
Svartifoss (English: Black Fall) is a waterfall in Skaftafell National Park in Iceland. It is surrounded by dark lava columns, which give rise to its name. The hexagonal columns were formed inside a lava flow which cooled extremely slowly, giving rise to crystallization. The waterfall is some 25 meters (80 feet) high, not the largest, but one of the prettiest on Iceland. It's a good uphill hike to get there, but worth it.
Try it on black.
Stuðlagil is a section of the canyon that the river Jökulsá á Brú flows through in the Jökuldalur Glacier Valley, and that contains Icelands largest collection of basalt columns. It is 500 m long and contains 20-30 m basalt columns on both sides of the river. The canyon is very picturesque with blue/green water in the river flowing through it. Access to the canyon from both north (250 m walk from Grund farm) and south (10 km roundtrip hike from Hákonarstaði farm) sides is off Road 923.
It must be fun being a geologist in Iceland.
At this place (which of course comes with a rust-red crater as a backdrop just nearby), has basalt columns up to 14 meters high. Each column has a diameter of 1-1,5 metres. Just below there are a pile of cubes with the same shape, that looks like they have dropped of the cliff. And this is not just a single place - it goes on for half a kilometer.
A short stop on our way back from the Snæfellsnes peninsula to Reykjavik.