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Outdoor Activities in Iceland

Top Travel Tips and Stories from Photographers

northern lights in Stakkholtsgja canyon Iceland
Glacial landform

Stakkholtsgja canyon
Strolling down the canyon. It was midnight and auroras were bursting, but i was stuck in the canyon, so i tried to make as much use as i can from the position where i was. The idea fell on my mind to...
Experienced by @Jonatan Pie | ©Unsplash
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man floating on water photo edit in Jökulsárlón Iceland
Glacier

Jökulsárlón
A freezing cold night camping on the ice beach next to Jökulsárlón was completely worth it to wake up to this view. Every where we turned in Iceland made us feel like we were visiting another planet!...
Experienced by @Joshua Earle | ©Unsplash
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None in Þjóðvegur Iceland
Ice cave

Þjóðvegur
It’s often hard to see the beauty that’s right under your feet — or car. Flew a drone to capture this gorgeous river that almost looks like a painting....
Experienced by @Michelle Spollen | ©Unsplash
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photo of mountain in Vestrahorn Mountain Iceland
Shore

Vestrahorn Mountain
Discover where is this place and 45+ more places to shot in Iceland with my personal Google Map that I use for my workshop in Iceland on lucamicheliphotography.com/go/iceland-map/...
Experienced by @Luca Micheli | ©Unsplash
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landscape photography of icebergs in Glacier Lagoon Iceland
Ocean

Glacier Lagoon
The glaciers of Iceland are receding, these are broken pieces that wash out to sea only to be washed back up onto the black sand beach. They nearly glow against the black sand like diamonds....
Experienced by @Cassie Boca | ©Unsplash
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waterfalls under cloud in Skógafoss Iceland
Waterfall

Skógafoss
I was walking to get closer to the waterfall when I noticed this person and how huge was the waterfall compared to her....
Experienced by @Willian Justen de Vasconcellos | ©Unsplash
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waterfalls near mountains during daytime in Kirkjufell Mountain Iceland
Waterfall

Kirkjufell Mountain
This Gem is one of Iceland’s most photographed locations. I could not miss out on it’s beauty....
Experienced by @Jack Millard | ©Unsplash
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rock formation surrounded with water in Kirkjufell Mountain Iceland
Waterfall

Kirkjufell Mountain
On my recent trip to Iceland I managed to capture the beauty of this amazing natural waterfall and nearby countryside. Praise God. The world is amazing....
Experienced by @Martin Jernberg | ©Unsplash
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person in front of waterfalls during nighttime in Skógafoss Iceland
Watercourse

Skógafoss
Going for a northern lights hunt, but ending up making shots of the famous skogafoss. Night was freezing cold, below -6 degrees, all in ice, and the spraying water from the waterfall has made ice on t...
Experienced by @Jonatan Pie | ©Unsplash
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snowcap mountain in Landmannalaugar Iceland
Badlands

Landmannalaugar
My group hiked 12 miles a day, up and down these snow covered mountains with 50-pound backpacks. It was the hardest thing I’ve done, but the experience and photos were worth every minute of pain!...
Experienced by @Joshua Sortino | ©Unsplash
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waterfalls during daytime in Háifoss Iceland
Waterfall

Háifoss
This hidden majesty was captured deep inland on the southern part of Iceland. You have to take a 4x4 road for about 10 miles. Once you reach jagged parking lot, you can hear the raging water flowing ...
Experienced by @Jack Millard | ©Unsplash
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white and red concrete structure on mountain in Vik Iceland
Hill

Vik
I had wanted to visit this church for a long time. Standing alone on a hill above the town of Vik in Iceland, theres no where quite like it. It’s such a stark and dramatic place and it didn’t disappoi...
Experienced by @Tom Archer | ©Unsplash
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green open field viewing mountain during daytime in Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri Iceland
Tundra

Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri
Landmannalaugar, Iceland - one the most beautiful places in Iceland. The drive to this place via the F-Roads, the sceneries, the numerous lakes, snow capped mountains, etc… all of this just adds fuel ...
Experienced by @Boopathi Rajaa | ©Unsplash
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waterfalls near cave at daytime in Seljalandsfoss Iceland
Waterfall

Seljalandsfoss
I hiked nearly a hundred miles in Iceland, and yet one of my best photos from the trip was only a 2-minute walk from the parking lot....
Experienced by @Joshua Sortino | ©Unsplash
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high-angle photography of waterfalls between big rocks at daytime in Seljalandsfoss Iceland
Waterfall

Seljalandsfoss
It was always a dream to go to Iceland when I was there, everything couldn’t be so perfect as it was. I still feel the power of the water and it’s sound....
Experienced by @Willian Justen de Vasconcellos | ©Unsplash
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person standing front of body of water in Álftavatn Iceland
Loch

Álftavatn
Midnight walk to the lake in Icelandic highlands. Taking a picture of myself again....after running down to the lake in those 10sec that i had with time triger. I put a bit exposure up and contrast. T...
Experienced by @Jonatan Pie | ©Unsplash
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man standing front of waterfalls at daytime in Skógafoss Iceland
Waterfall

Skógafoss
One of Iceland’s most photographed waterfalls - and for good reason too. This is one surefire way to get soaked on your way down the south Icelandic coast towards Vik!...
Experienced by @Kym Ellis | ©Unsplash
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mountain coated with snow during daytime in Rjúpnafell Iceland
Stratovolcano

Rjúpnafell
One of the highest mountains in Thorsmork area, standing still , illuminated with the last evening light...
Experienced by @Jonatan Pie | ©Unsplash
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person standing on cliff near large waterfalls under blue sky at daytime in Gullfoss Falls Iceland
Waterfall

Gullfoss Falls
A beautiful and big waterfall, it was taken at the end of the day. I was waiting for someone for this pic; then that person took place in the corner :)...
Experienced by @Khamkéo Vilaysing | ©Unsplash
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white mountain in Kirkjufell Mountain Iceland
Stratovolcano

Kirkjufell Mountain
Edited with Winter Blues – Lightroom Presets (Artist Series) by Presetbase. This collection of Lightroom presets is inspired by the almost endless range of blue tones of the winter months. Add an arti...
Experienced by @Presetbase Lightroom Presets | ©Unsplash
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men standing on the ocean during faytime in Vestrahorn Iceland
Ocean

Vestrahorn
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...
Experienced by @Joshua Earle | ©Unsplash
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waterfall under blue sky in Seljalandsfoss Iceland
Waterfall

Seljalandsfoss
Back in early March, I had spent the morning with Icelandic ponies and the afternoon wandering around Seljalandfoss and Gljúfrabúi waterfalls. Both are beautiful and situated close by each other. This...
Experienced by @Mike Stezycki | ©Unsplash
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None in Jökulsárlón Iceland
Shore

Jökulsárlón
The ice from the Jokulsarlon lagoon is deposited on the coastline in close proximity to the lagoon....
Experienced by @Trevor Cole | ©Unsplash
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Archway Island, New Zealand in Kirkjufell Iceland
Hill

Kirkjufell
Kirkjufell mountan or the church mountain. I hiked early in the morning to do some shots and the sun came just out, to illuminate it a bit. Sea level was low, so i could walk on the coast around it. T...
Experienced by @Jonatan Pie | ©Unsplash
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people on snow covered mountain in Langjokull Iceland
Glacial landform

Langjokull
Taken at Iceland’s second largest glacier Langjökull. I was based at the foot of the mass of ice taking abstract shots of the patterns running through the frozen mass when a group of friendly hikers p...
Experienced by @Claire Nolan | ©Unsplash
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aerial photography of river between mountain in Fjaðrárgljúfur Iceland
Watercourse

Fjaðrárgljúfur
Honestly still trying to figure out how to pronounce this name. Sweet and short hike to an iconic viewpoint!...
Experienced by @trail | ©Unsplash
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aurora borealis appeared on sky in Þingvellir Lookout Iceland
Tundra

Þingvellir Lookout
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, ...
Experienced by @Kym Ellis | ©Unsplash
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body of water between mountain in Fjaðrárgljúfur Iceland
River

Fjaðrárgljúfur
Before we went to Iceland we had seen impressive photos of a canyon south of Vik called Fjaðrárgljúfur. Looked really interesting so we decided to go and see what it is all about. And yes, Fjaðrárgljú...
Experienced by @Jon Flobrant | ©Unsplash
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waterfalls during daytime in Gullfoss Iceland
Waterfall

Gullfoss
It’s my first holiday since adulthood. I’ve never experienced such beauty in nature before and stood for almost an hour just watching the water splash upon itself....
Experienced by @Joey Clover | ©Unsplash
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greyscale photography of raccoon on open field covered with snow during winter in Thórsmörk Iceland
Wildlife

Thórsmörk
Floki the fox legend returns. This one has been missing since 2016 march. Happy to see he made it thru summer. One of the first pictures i posted here was from him last year (2015). He hangs around an...
Experienced by @Jonatan Pie | ©Unsplash
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