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"Where the fire and ice hide their treasure..."
from the song "Iceland" by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Merry Winter/Happy Solstice !
Skogafoss is a waterfall located on the Skógá river about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from Skogar village in the south of Iceland
Skogafoss is unique because the waterfall comes directly from two glaciers, Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull. Skógafoss is one of Iceland’s biggest and most beautiful waterfalls with an astounding width of 25 meters (82 feet) and a drop of 60 meters (197 feet).
Kirkjufell (Icelandic: Church Mountain, 463 m high) mountain and the north coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland.
This beautiful landmark is the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Its isolated position jutting out into the sea makes it a focal point for tourists and seamen alike. Surrounded by beaches, Kirkjufell has a lovely walking trail around it as well as a more challenging climb up to the top where bird and fish fossils can be found.
The church at Vík is one of the most famous in Iceland as it is the centrepiece of the town Vík, a popular spot to visit on Iceland’s South Coast. The church is also the meeting place should there be any volcanic activity if the dreaded Katla should start rumbling.
It has even been predicted that in the case of Katla erupting, Víkurkirkja would be the only building to survive the subsequent flash floods from the melting of Iceland’s fourth largest glacier, Mýrdalsjökull.
The Sun Traveler is a sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason. It is a dream boat, an ode to the sun. It evokes a territory to discover, a dream of hope, progress and freedom. It is located in Saebraut, by the sea, in the center of Reykjavik.
Finally got to see these on my last night here. While I've seen them before where I live, I've never seen them so strong or for so long.
And I discovered I need different editing skills for this type of image. Any tips appreciated!