Iceland 2022

High valley, Iceland highlands

A high valley with the silver threaded rivers of the Iceland interior and extensive valley floor moss. The interior area of Iceland is a vast palette of yellow-green on black. DJI Mavic 2 Pro 1/400s f/6.3 ISO 100

Kerlingarfjöll

Geothermal area, Iceland highlands. I was limited to long distance views of the most active area. The stairways visible in the image on the ridges have a steep slippery fall on each side. A camera backpack and ancient knees precluded my use of the stairs. Bummer. Nikon Z7ii taken at 36mm, cropped 1/640s f/10 ISO 400

Gloomy day, Iceland highlands

A day of heavy overcast clouds, intermittent rain. A monochromatic rendering conveys the feeling of the day. Nikon Z7ii 135 mm 1/60s f/14 ISO 400

Small highlands valley

A random find during a drive through the black volcanic sand interior of Iceland. A small river running through a shallow canyon. The yellow-green moss will vary in color, and was occasionally a bright iridescent green. Nikon Z7ii 45mm 1/160s f/9 ISO 400

Ófærufoss

A beautiful cascade flowing into a deep canyon. I do not know if the moss covering much of the area is always this color, or if this is an autumn color change. There is minimal forest, and only a few random trees in the Iceland interior. Water, however, is everywhere, and often present in stark contrast to the surrounding geography. Nikon Z7ii 51mm, cropped from a larger image 1/4s f/8 ISO 80

Mossy hill, Iceland highlands

This large rounded hill is covered with the wooly moss of Iceland. Rising from the black sand desert of the interior, any elevated area becomes covered with this moss. DJI Mavic 2 Pro 1/400s f/6.3 ISO 100

The valley beyond.....

This area was quite a ways beyond where our vehicle would reach. This view obtainable only the drone. Mavic 2 Pro 1/160s f/6.3 ISO 100 exp comp -0.7

Hrauneyjafoss in Sigöldugljúfur canyon

A winding rather deep canyon with multiple cascades along one wall. Reportedly only accessible during the summer months. The fall colors in the vegetation were an extra bonus. Nikon Z7ii 100mm 1/13s f/10 ISO 80 exp comp -1.0

Landmannalaugar

An overcast day in this popular scenic area of the Iceland highlands. Speckled light on the bare rock mountains, and snowy remnants in the valleys. Nikon Z7ii 105mm 1/60s f/9 ISO 400 exp comp +1.0

Lava field with moss

These rugged lava fields are beautifully adorned with variegated mosses and lichens. Nikon Z7ii 26mm 1/250 f/8 ISO 400

Monochrome vista

A rainy overcast cast day, even the birds are looking for some sunshine. Nikon Z7ii 190mm 1/320s f/6.3 ISO 500