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Tundra in Þingvellir national park, Iceland

March 2017, on the eve of my 28th Birthday, I decided to try and catch the Norther Lights for the first time. We sat in the national park Þingvellir, just outside Reykjavik for a few hours, freezing, unsure what we were looking for. Then right in the distance I saw a very feint white light appear in the sky where the clouds were just a short hour ago. I pointed it out just as people started to stand up and get excited. The lights started here and danced above our heads and over to the other side of the hill we were standing on. I cried.


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Cave in Sólheimajökull, Iceland

I came to the glacier at 5 am when and found no traces of life except for an old yellow school bus used as an office for a local tour company. Signs “Do not go without a helmet and ice cleats” couldn’t stop my inner adventurer. So I went alone. I went pretty far and the terrain started looking more and more intimidating. If you fell in a crack, you’re done. After getting a good number of pictures, I turned back and successfully got out of there carrying a good amount of pics and memories.


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Ocean in Vestrahorn, Iceland

I’m super excited to start sharing some of the special moments we witnessed during my second visit to Iceland. From the powerful waterfalls, majestic mountains and incredible aurora displays, it was a truly unforgettable adventure. I captured this photo during a beautifully still morning in the shadow of the Vestrahorn, a famous mountain in the south-east of Iceland. After a storm almost blew us away we persevered and waited out for 24 hours to enjoy this calm that followed.


travelers stories of Ocean in Vestrahorn, Iceland  Experienced by Joshua Earle


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Mountain in Kerið, Iceland

I was travelling through Iceland in the fall of 2016, we stopped at a volcanic crater called, Kerið, just before sunset. Iceland is a magical place in November. There is just enough daylight to stay sane (sunrise is around 9.30am and sunset around 4pm) but at the same time sun is always very low in the sky making every minute feel like golden hour. The last 30mins before sunset, which is when this photo was taken, was one of the most beautiful skies I have ever seen.


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Church in Stykkishólmskirkja Church In Iceland, Iceland

One night, under a heavy wind as only north of Iceland can provide, we where stuck in this lovely town of Stykkishólmur. Maybe not what you think first when checking what to visit in Iceland but this town and it’s region is worth the road! This church has been designed by Jón Haraldsson, concecration happened in 1980. The sweeping bell tower was thinked to looks like a whale vertebra. Some people will told you that it was drawn to be viking drakkar. The interior include a Madonna painting with child floating in the night sky, you will also notice the hundreds of suspended lights.


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Waterfall in Seljalandsfoss, Iceland

here is the famous waterfall in Iceland. Ok one of many! This is a throwback to June. And I can tell you, it wasn’t very summery. In fact, it was damn cold outside and it rained on us every single day! I was pretty surprised it didn’t snow this day. My hands were actually numb from from holding the Canon but I managed! It was well worth it! This is a fantastic place. I highly recommend the trip if you can make it. I hope to get there in the winter for the northern lights. The spent the whole day just on the ring with plenty to see. Five days surely was just enough leaving me hungry for more!


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Town in Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland

It was our penultimate day in Iceland and the weather was really stormy and snowy in Reykjavík. It was cold and the wind was extemly uncomfortable but i really wanted to go to the Hallgrímskirkja to have a view about the northernmost capital of the world. The church has little stone windows so the wind was still blowing and gets stronger (and on a 75m tower you definitely feel the power of the wind much stronger anyway!)So it was impossible to photography and i though after minutes of trying i must go. But at once it was complete calm. I was alone and had this beautiful and colourful view.


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Cliff in Stakkholtsgja canyon, Iceland

A winter hike into the stakkholtsgja canyon. This one was taken in middle of january 2018. It is the same canyon i used for the night photo with two torches i was just positioned a bit lower in it. Beginning of this canyon was also used exactly a year ago for a short scene in game of thrones, where they capture the undead guy. This time it is not me standing but my dear coworker, who i photographically abused, so that i can deliver you this photo :)


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Cliff in Vatnsnesvegur, Iceland

In the summer of 2014 I took a long exposure picture of this 15 m tall basalt stack, located along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, near Vatnsnesvegur (northern Iceland). Its name ‘Hvítserkur’ means ‘white nightdress’ because of the seabirds guano covering it. Most guides refer to its shape as a dinosaur or dragon drinking from a spring. According to the local mythology, Hvítserkur is a troll that was going to destroy a nearby monastery since he was tired of being woken up every morning by the church bells, but he underestimated the distance and was petrified when the sun came up.


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Hill in Kirkjufell, Iceland

They say if you don’t like the weather in Iceland, then just wait 5 minutes and it’ll change. It had been raining sideways basically all morning, so when I pulled off the road to get here I sat in my car thinking the rain would let up at any moment. Well, 45 minuets goes by and it’s still coming down, so I just decide to jump out of the car, shielding my lens from as much water as possible, run up the hill and get the shot. Of course, not long after getting back in the car the rain stops and the sun comes out


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Cliff in Dettifoss, Iceland

Throwback to one of the spots that I felt so exciting when I was in Iceland shooting photos. I give you guys one of the landscapes near to Dettifoss, the “Satan’s Fall”. If you’ve seen “Prometheus”, you know what I’m talking about. The area is covered with a lot of rocks and makes it really hard to walk on, which makes it feel desolate and fits to the name of devil. This photo is shot with Sony A99 and color grading with “Dunkirk” luts.


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Historic site in Kirkjufell, Iceland

There are two ways through life, the way of Nature and the way of Grace. You have to choose which one you’ll follow. Grace doesn’t try to please itself. Accepts being slighted, forgotten, disliked. Accepts insults and injuries. Nature only wants to please itself. Get others to please it too. Likes to lord it over them. To have its own way. It finds reasons to be unhappy when all the world is shining around it. And love is smiling through all things.


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Shore in Snæfellsnes, Iceland

An incredible, colorful, vibrant sunset in Iceland during the winter months. There are only a few hours of daylight each day which means the sun rises and sets quickly in the afternoon hours. This sunset was one of the most amazing sunsets that we saw during our trip in Iceland. The funny thing about this shot and what makes this shot so amazing is that we were actually on a bus trip that stopped at a 'rest stop' for a 30 minute food break. Instead of eating, I climbed over a railing and went down a hill to get to the incredible scene you're seeing here. Definitely worth it.


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Badlands in Almannagjá, Iceland

Geologically Almannagjá is a part of the North Atlantic rift system that stretches to the south pole in the Atlantic ocean. The length of the Almannagjá gorge is eight kilometers and one of the interesting places where you can see tectonic plates drift apart. But you would, unfortunately, have to stay there for a few hundred years to see the movement. The cliffs that tower over the walking path tell a long, complex and fascinating geological story.


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Hill station in Vik, Iceland

Day well spent - our first year anniversary (Sept1, 2019). Interesting fact about this village and the church - Vik lies south of #myrdalsjokull glacier which is on top of #katla volcano. Kalta has not erupted since 1918 and there are speculations that an eruption may occur soon. An eruption could melt enough ice to trigger flash flood, that could wipe out the entire village. The church located high on the hill is believed to be the only building that could survive such a flood. People of Vik practice periodic drills to rush to the church at the first sign of eruption. (Source: wikipedia)


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Hill in Reykjanesfólkvangur, Iceland

This photo was taken along the scenic drive on Route 417 in the Reykjanesfólkvangur nature reserve in Iceland. The area features lava formations, crater lakes and geothermic fields, but the main attraction to us was the incredible mountain backdrop that was presented here.⛰Read more details from our team about visiting Glymur Waterfall on our website - https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/reykjanesfolkvangur


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Summit in Sólheimajökull, Iceland

This photo was taken at the base of the incredibly beautiful Sólheimajökull glacier. To get here, follow the path from the parking lot - it’s an easy, scenic walk that offers the amazing opportunity to walk directly up to the glacier. While it is recommended that you have the proper equipment and a guide to hike Sólheimajökull, there is an area at the very beginning where anyone can stand on the glacier and experience it up close to get this shot.⛰Read more details from our team on our website - https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/solheimajokull


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Hill in Thingvellir, Iceland

Þingvellir is a stunning national park in Southwest Iceland, about 45 minutes outside of Reykjavik, that sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Make sure this is part of your itinerary so that you can see the beautiful Öxarárfoss waterfall, go snorkeling at Silfra and / or hike out to the abandoned farms of Skógarkot. Read more details about Thingvellir National Park on our website - https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/thingvellir-national-park


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Tundra in Kirkjufell, Iceland

Kirkjufell mountain is one of Iceland’s top attractions and quite possibly the most picturesque scene on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in West Iceland. The mountain is right along the road, about 5 minutes outside the town of Grundarfjörður, and this photo was taken by walking down the path on the right side of the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall as you look up at the mountain. Read more details from our team about visiting Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss on our website -https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/kirkjufell-kirkjufellsfoss


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Waterfall in Glymur Waterfall, Iceland

Glymur Waterfall is Iceland’s second-tallest waterfall and located in West Iceland. This photo was taken about 2 hours into this grueling hike, where the full beauty of Glymur is on display. The trailhead is about an hour drive from Reykjavík and offers one of the best hikes in the entire country. ⛰Read more details from our team about visiting Glymur Waterfall on our website -https://globecityguide.com/destinations/europe/iceland/attractions/glymur-waterfall


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