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Iceland E3

Geysers, frozen waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscape, thermal springs and stunning scenery. Continuing my journey across 66 deg north. What a spectacular country My first visit to Iceland in March 2009 bowled me over. An unspoilt jewel in the arctic circle Atlantic.

My journey started at Reykjavik and continued along the infamous Route 1. Blizzards, snow drifts, clear skies, horizontal freezing rain...I had it all along the route. An incredibly challenging photo shoot in such conditions. All images captured from the south part of Iceland. Next stop, the north side!
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  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) That person right at the base really shows the scale of this thing. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) That person right at the base really shows the scale of this thing. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Inside the falls. Olympus E3 12-60mm.

    Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Inside the falls. Olympus E3 12-60mm.

  • Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Me in action using Olympus E3 12-60mm, what a pose. Captured with Olympus E510, 14-42mm.

    Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Me in action using Olympus E3 12-60mm, what a pose. Captured with Olympus E510, 14-42mm.

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Lots of birds were nested in the rocky face adjacent to the falls. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Lots of birds were nested in the rocky face adjacent to the falls. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • The fantastic huge geysers at Geysir and Strokkur. The Strokkur erupts every 5-10mins. Some explosions fill the sky whilst others rumble up much quiter. Fascinating to see the energy thrown up from these hot springs. This was probably the best eruption. It towered a good 70ft. Olympus E3, 12-60mm SWD

    The fantastic huge geysers at Geysir and Strokkur. The Strokkur erupts every 5-10mins. Some explosions fill the sky whilst others rumble up much quiter. Fascinating to see the energy thrown up from these hot springs. This was probably the best eruption. It towered a good 70ft. Olympus E3, 12-60mm SWD

  • Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. More great close ups of the crevice. Olympus E3, 12-60mm SWD.

    Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. More great close ups of the crevice. Olympus E3, 12-60mm SWD.

  • Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Me getting very close to the edge! Olympus E510 in action. Olympus E510, 14-42mm.

    Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Me getting very close to the edge! Olympus E510 in action. Olympus E510, 14-42mm.

  • Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Nice shot of the stair step. Olympus E3, 12-60mm SWD.

    Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Nice shot of the stair step. Olympus E3, 12-60mm SWD.

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • The terrain along the southern coastline of Route 1 was spectacular. Something around every corner. Waterfalls, mountain terrain, volcanoes, glaciers, the list goes on. It was great for panorama shots. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    The terrain along the southern coastline of Route 1 was spectacular. Something around every corner. Waterfalls, mountain terrain, volcanoes, glaciers, the list goes on. It was great for panorama shots. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Me getting very close to the edge! Olympus E510 in action. Olympus E510, 14-42mm.

    Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Me getting very close to the edge! Olympus E510 in action. Olympus E510, 14-42mm.

  • Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Really get a feel of the power from this close up of my photographic assistant. ;-) Olympus E3 12-60mm.

    Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Really get a feel of the power from this close up of my photographic assistant. ;-) Olympus E3 12-60mm.

  • Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Inside the falls. Olympus E3 12-60mm.

    Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Inside the falls. Olympus E3 12-60mm.

  • Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Olympus E3 12-60mm.

    Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Olympus E3 12-60mm.

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Person added for scale :) Olympus E3 12-60mm.

    Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland. It is very picturesque and situated between Selfoss and Skógafoss.This waterfall of the river Seljalandsá drops 60 metres (200 ft) over the cliffs of the former coastline. It is possible to walk behind the waterfall albeit via a dodgy icy, narrow track. Well worth it though as the view close up is breathtaking. Person added for scale :) Olympus E3 12-60mm.

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm

  • The terrain along the southern coastline of Route 1 was spectacular. Something around every corner. Waterfalls, mountain terrain, volcanoes, glaciers, the list goes on. It was great for panorama shots. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

    The terrain along the southern coastline of Route 1 was spectacular. Something around every corner. Waterfalls, mountain terrain, volcanoes, glaciers, the list goes on. It was great for panorama shots. Olympus E3, 12-60mm

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    The terrain along the southern coastline of Route 1 was spectacular. Something around every corner. Waterfalls, mountain terrain, volcanoes, glaciers, the list goes on. It was great for panorama shots. Olympus E3, 12-60mm
    Skógafoss, is situated in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline. The coastline has receded into the sea (it is now about 5 km from Skógar). The stunningly majestic cliffs lie parallel to the coast over hundreds of kilometers, creating together with some mountains a clear border between the Lowlands and the Highlands of Iceland. Skógafoss is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls of the country with a width of 25 meters and a drop of 60 meters. Due to the amount of spray the waterfall consistently produces, a single or double rainbow is normally visible on sunny days. Not whilst I was there mind! According to legend, the first Viking settler in the area buried a treasure in a cave behind the waterfall. A local boy found the chest years later, but was only able to grasp the ring on the side of the chest before it disappeared again......I never found it, but got some great images :) Olympus E3, 12-60mm
    Gullfoss (Golden Falls) is a massive waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country. The wide Hvítá rushes southward and 1km above the falls it turns sharply to the left and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages into a crevice 105 ft deep. The crevice is 60 ft wide, and 2.5 km in length, is at right angles to the flow of the river. The part frozen falls took my breath away as I first approached. Spectacular is just not grand enough to describe it. I trust the pictures help. Me getting very close to the edge! Olympus E510 in action. Olympus E510, 14-42mm.